[Job-offers-cs] Postdoctoral assistant position available on the topic of Cutting and Packing Optimisation

[Pekka Orponen]

The CODeS research group at KU Leuven, Belgium is looking for a 
postdoctoral assistant on the topic of Cutting and Packing (or 
combinatorial optimisation in general).

You can apply for this job no later than December 18, 2024.

For more information and to apply for this position, visit the following 
webpage: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60410118?lang=en>
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A postdoc position is available within the research group CODeS/NUMA 
from the department of Computer Science, part of the Science and 
Technology Group of KU Leuven.
The overall research theme of CODeS includes the design, analysis and 
application of heuristics for combinatorial optimisation problems. CODeS 
investigates the construction of models, the behaviour and the 
application of metaheuristics for combinatorial optimisation and has 
been highly active in these fields for over a decade. CODeS' research 
lab, located in Gent has a prolific history of collaboration with 
industrial partners.

Responsibilities
CODeS/NUMA at Gent is looking for a postdoc with varied research and 
educational responsibilities. The research is focused in the area of 
combinatorial optimisation, in particular cutting and packing 
optimization. You will collaborate with other researchers and PhD 
students within multiple research projects. You will analyse and solve 
combinatorial optimisation problems and develop the required software 
and algorithms in order to do so. You will publish your research results 
at regular times in internationally recognized journals and conferences.
The educational tasks contain the supervision of bachelor, master and 
PhD students and the teaching of computer and data science courses.

Profile
The perfect candidate:
Has obtained a PhD in Computer Science or a similar domains
Has knowledge and experience in relevant research areas such as 
combinatorial optimization, local-search and metaheuristics
Expertise on cutting and packing optimization is a plus
Is a good programmer with knowledge of programming languages such as 
C++, Java or Python
Is willing to teach classes in the academic bachelor and master courses 
at KU Leuven, Gent Campus
Is motivated, passionate and has good interpersonal skills
Is willing to work interdisciplinary
Has experience with writing project proposals and obtaining competitive 
grants

Offer
The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic and established 
research group within the department of Computer Science. The initial 
contract is determined for three years with possible extension. The 
salary is based on KU Leuven standards (barema 44).

Interested?
For more information please contact Prof. dr. Tony Wauters, mail: 
tony.wauters at kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. ir. Greet Vanden Berghe, mail: 
greet.vandenberghe at cs.kuleuven.be .