INFORMS Open Forum

The Supply Chain & Operations Management Group at the Krannert School of Management, Purdue University seeks applications for two tenure track assistant professor positions starting fall 2021. We look for candidates with a strong commitment to produce high-quality research in the field of Supply Chain and Operations Management. All candidates are expected to supervise Ph.D. dissertation research and to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Qualification: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in supply chain and operations management, industrial engineering, computer science, data science, statistics, or a related area. These positions require strong oral and written communication and proven ability to publish high-quality peer-reviewed research.  

Application Procedure: Please submit application to Assistant Professor of Management (purdue.edu)

The search committee is being chaired by Professor J. George Shanthikumar, to whom all enquiries should be directed at shanthikumar@purdue.edu. 
 

Applicants should submit a letter describing their research accomplishments, a current curriculum vitae and three representative publications.

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

The review process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Purdue University's vision is to be at the forefront of advancing Data Science-enabled research and education by tightly coupling theory, discovery, and applications while providing students with an integrated, Data Science-fluent campus ecosystem. Purdue is home to a large number of world class faculty spread across multiple colleges, engaged in fundamental research in Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, as well as the applications of these methodologies and techniques to advance knowledge in other domains. Over the past five years alone, Purdue's commitment to these areas has attracted over 100 new tenure-track faculty with expertise in data science fundamentals and applications.

Purdue University's Krannert School of Management is committed to advancing the diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction and engagement.  Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating past experiences, current experiences or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion

Purdue University fosters a diverse, inclusive community through our Cultural and Resource Centers.  For more information go to this link:  https://www.purdue.edu/diversity-inclusion/about-us/departments.html. 

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.