[Job-offers-cs] Open senior researcher position in Operations Research at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland)

[Pekka Orponen]

80% Senior Researcher position in Operations Research open at the 
University of Fribourg (Switzerland) from March 2024 on

An 80% Senior Researcher position is available from March 2024 on at the 
Department of Informatics at the University of Fribourg (UniFR) within 
the Decision Support & Operations Research (DS&OR) group. The DS&OR 
group is affiliated to the Smart Living Lab (SLL, 
https://www.smartlivinglab.ch/en/ which brings together research groups 
from EPFL, HEIA-FR and UniFR.

The main tasks of the selected candidate will consist in doing research 
in the area of operations research applied to logistics and 
transportation problems. The candidate is expected to be active in the 
writing of proposals to attract third-party funding (e.g., SNSF, 
European calls) and to trigger collaborations within the SLL and with 
industrial partners. The outcomes of the conducted research activities 
are to be published in recognized international journals and to be 
presented in national and international conferences. The supervision of 
bachelor and master students is as well envisioned.

The position is fully funded for a period of 2 years (with a potential 
extension based on the undergoing projects). Start date is March 1st, 
2024 at the earliest. The UniFR offers very competitive salaries and the 
candidate gets the opportunity to attend both national and international 
conferences and to use our wide network of academic collaborations.


Further information on our group: https://www.unifr.ch/inf/dsor/en/>
The candidate must:

* have a PhD degree in Operations Research, Computer Science, 
Mathematics or related domain;
* have a strong background in operations research applied to logistics 
and transportation problems;
* be proactive and willing to work in team.

To apply, please send a complete CV, a motivation letter, and some 
references to Dr.Meritxell Pacheco: 
meritxell.pacheco at unifr.ch<mailto:meritxell.pacheco at unifr.ch>. Formal 
evaluation of the applications will begin on January 22nd, 2024. 
Applications beyond that date might be considered.



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Prof. Dr. Bernard Ries
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University of Fribourg - Department of Informatics
Decision Support & Operations Research 
Group<https://www3.unifr.ch/inf/dsor/en/>Bd. de Pérolles 90, 1700 Fribourg

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