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Winner of Student Paper Competition 2021:

Title:   The Adoption of Blockchain-Based Decentralized Exchanges      Author: Ruizhe Jia  

Honorable Mention: 

Title:  While Stability Lasts: A Stochastic Model of Stablecoins                Author:  Ariah Klages-Mundt
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Thanks to the Judges Panel: 

John Birge     john.birge@chicagobooth.edu, Hobart W. Williams Distinguished Service Professor or Operations Management, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Chanaka  Edirisinghe  edirin@rpi.edu, Acting Dean, Kay and Jackson Tai '72 Chaired Professor in Quantitative Finance, Lally School of Management,  Rensselaer

Mark S Squillante     mss@us.ibm.com,   Distinguished Research Staff Member and the Manager of Foundations of Probability, Dynamics and Control within Mathematical Sciences, IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center

Bruno Biais     biaisb@hec.fr     Professor  HEC Paris

 

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  • Los Angeles, California, The University of Southern California invites applications for multiple tenured and tenure-track positions in the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.  Appointments can be made at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Professor ranks. Candidates at the senior ranks must have demonstrated research excellence and sustained commitment to the discipline and are expected to have a vibrant research program with external funding.  Exceptional senior candidates may be considered for a chaired professorship.  The USC Viterbi School is committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and welcomes applications from women; persons of African, Hispanic and Native American descent; veterans; and persons with disabilities. We invite applications from candidates with demonstrated excellence and commitment in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE).  Accomplished candidates with expertise in the core ISE methodological areas (e.g., optimization, probability, simulation, statistics, and computational science) and interest in solving important societal problems (e.g., in supply chain, transportation and logistics, healthcare, finance) are encouraged to apply.  Applications from candidates with expertise in data science, machine learning, and related areas are also encouraged. The department is aiming to hire at least one candidate working in the area of stochastics, broadly defined, although strong candidates in all relevant areas are also sought this hiring cycle. We seek energetic individuals who will participate in the department’s and the university’s research enterprise and engage with students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Successful candidates will establish a strong, externally funded, research program of national prominence while contributing to the core teaching mission of a top ISE department. An earned doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a closely related field is required.  Positions are available starting August 16, 2024.  Candidates should apply at https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/open-rank-assistant-associate-full-professor-of-industrial-and-systems-engineering/1209/55007781360 .  Application materials must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests (each up to 2 pages) and contact information for three references. Applicants are encouraged to include a succinct statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.  To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by December 7, 2023. Candidates whose applications are received before October 6, 2023, may be considered for an interview at the INFORMS Annual Meeting The University of Southern California invites applications for multiple tenured and tenure-track positions in the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Appointments can be made at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Professor ranks. Candidates at the senior ranks must have demonstrated research excellence and sustained commitment to the discipline and are expected to have a vibrant research program with external funding. Exceptional senior candidates may be considered for a chaired professorship. The USC Viterbi School is committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and welcomes applications from women; persons of African, Hispanic and Native American descent; veterans; and persons with disabilities. We invite applications from candidates with demonstrated excellence and commitment in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE). Accomplished candidates with expertise in the core ISE methodological areas (e.g., optimization, probability, simulation, statistics, and computational science) and interest in solving important societal problems (e.g., in supply chain, transportation and logistics, healthcare, finance) are encouraged to apply. Applications from candidates with expertise in data science, machine learning, and related areas are also encouraged. The department is aiming to hire at least one candidate working in the area of stochastics, broadly defined, although strong candidates in all relevant areas are also sought this hiring cycle. We seek energetic individuals who will participate in the department’s and the university’s research enterprise and engage with students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful candidates will establish a strong, externally funded, research program of national prominence while contributing to the core teaching mission of a top ISE department. An earned doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a closely related field is required. Positions are available starting August 16, 2024. Candidates should apply at https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/open-rank-assistant-associate-full-professor-of-industrial-and-systems-engineering/1209/55007781360. Application materials must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests (each up to 2 pages) and contact information for three references. Applicants are encouraged to include a succinct statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by December 7, 2023. Candidates whose applications are received before October 6, 2023, may be considered for an interview at the INFORMS Annual Meeting. The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top engineering schools in the world. It counts 199 full-time, tenure-track faculty members. Faculty engage in interdisciplinary research through the School’s research centers, including the Information Sciences Institute, the Institute for Creative Technologies, the Department of Homeland Security’s first University Center of Excellence (CREATE), the National Center for Metropolitan Transportation Research (METRANS), the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society (CAIS), the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM), and is affiliated with the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. The School’s research expenditures typically exceed $183 million annually. Our ISE department plays a key role in our new School of Advanced Computing (https://computing.usc.edu/).
  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, NYU Abu Dhabi , in partnership with  NYU Stern , invites applications for multiple full-time, non-tenure track, clinical faculty appointments (at the assistant, associate or full levels) for the  Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi  (Stern at NYUAD). We seek scholars/practitioners of the highest caliber equipped to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management and Organizations, Technology, Business Analytics/Statistics, and Marketing. Applicants must present evidence of an outstanding teaching record at a business school or a distinguished career as a business practitioner. Applicants should have stellar interpersonal, collaborative and pedagogical abilities, including classroom performance, curriculum development, and teaching innovation in their area of expertise. Stern at NYUAD  offers world-class compensation and benefits packages, and a competitive teaching load. About  Stern at NYUAD In 2023, NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Stern entered into an agreement to create the  Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi  (Stern at NYUAD), an extension of NYU Stern in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Stern at NYUAD will leverage NYU Stern’s leadership in business education and research, and NYU Abu Dhabi’s established academic excellence and local expertise, to offer world-class business programming in the heart of the UAE that will reach all business centers of the world. About NYU Stern NYU Stern School of Business was established in 1900 as one of the first business schools in the United States. Located in Greenwich Village and deeply connected with the dynamic global business city for which it is named, NYU Stern is one of the world’s premier management education schools and research centers. It has an internationally diverse faculty and student body, a broad portfolio of programs at the graduate, undergraduate, and executive levels, and a welcoming community that inspires its members to embrace and lead change in a rapidly transforming world. Working for NYUAD NYUAD offers competitive salaries and working conditions, including a comprehensive benefits package designed to help make Abu Dhabi your home. This starts with a generous relocation allowance to ensure a smooth transition to Abu Dhabi, followed by a competitive salary, housing benefits, and transportation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services, and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty success throughout the academic career trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. More information on benefits for you and your dependents.  Qualifications Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or relevant terminal degree in Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management and Organizations, Technology, Business Analytics/Statistics, or Marketing. Candidates with a non-terminal degree, and extensive industry/professional experience (e.g., 10 years) will be considered.  Application Instructions To apply for this position, please submit the following items: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) Teaching Statement Recent teaching evaluations (if available) Names and email addresses of three (3) individuals who will provide reference letters (Each referee will be contacted to upload their reference letter via Interfolio). Senior candidates may delay naming references until they are contacted by the committee. Review of applications will begin  November 15, 2023  and will continue until the position is filled. For questions about this position, please email  nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university. We particularly welcome applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals.  Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging and Equity Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission. Visit our website for more information on NYUAD’s commitment to IDBE  and how these values are fundamental to our mission.  Join  Stern   at NYUAD , an exceptional place for exceptional people. @WorkAtNYUAD  #nyuadfacultycareers
  • Dalian, China, Tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Recruitment Institute of Supply Chain & Analytics (ISCA), Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Dalian, China   Job Description Institute of Supply Chain Analytics (ISCA) is one of the two university-level leading research institutes of Dongbei University of Finance & Economics (DUFE), which is one of the leading universities in China in the areas of finance, economics, management, and business analysis. In Years of 2019 and 2020, DUFE is ranked #7 among all mainland China universities in terms of top-tier (UTD24) journal paper publications in the field of supply chain management and operations management. ISCA is dedicated to conducting top-tier research on Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Finance, Operations Management, Operations Research, Business Analytics, Big Data Analysis, Optimization, Information Systems, and related interdisciplinary fields. It boasts an excellent tenure-track faculty including Senior Editor of top-tier international journals and oversea-educated talents. ISCA currently has two master programs and one doctoral program and offers post-doctoral positions. It is the hosting organization of the Institute of Supply Chain and Operations Management (ISCOM). ISCA offers an individual spacious office and friendly working environment to each faculty member and provides one of the best administration services in the world. Recruitment information ISCA invites applications for full-time tenure-track faculty positions of all levels (Assistant / Associate / Full Professor) with interests in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Information Systems, Supply Chain Finance, Operations Management, and Supply Chain Management. Both theoretical and empirical studies are very welcome.     Academic Qualification: Earned a Ph.D. degree from a major research university before appointment. Applicants for assistant professor positions should have strong research capability of publishing in top-tier journals. Applicants for higher ranks should have well-qualified record of research and teaching effectiveness. Application Details If you are interested in the post, please send your Cover letter, CV, three representative research papers, contact information of three references, evidence of teaching performance (if available) to ISCAjobs@163.com & isca-hr@dufe.edu.cn (Please send your application to both mailboxes, ensuring that we don't miss anything).     Benefits for a successful applicant ISCA will provide very competitive salary, relocation fund, accommodation allowance, start-up research fund, fringe benefits, and a very competitive incentive policy. A publication in top-tier journals will significantly boost annual salary. The Remuneration Package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.     Contact Person Ms. Yuhan Liu      Email: ISCAjobs@163.com & isca-hr@dufe.edu.cn (Please send your application to both mailboxes, ensuring that we don't miss anything)   Links to the video on TENCENT about us: https://v.qq.com/x/page/l3164ry3dr4.html
  • Orlando, Florida, OUC - The  Reliable  One , an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to serving the community and the environment, is presently seeking an  Information Technology Auditor  to join the Administration division. We are looking for an innovative professional who is an effective communicator to protect data, systems and networks of essential, yet rapidly transforming services, identify vulnerabilities, perform research and formulate recommendations for innovative and cost-effective advancement. In this role, you will be responsible for Information Technology (IT) internal auditing and advisory assignments from planning to execution that involve IT applications, infrastructure components, processes and services. You will identify policy and procedure deviations, opportunities to improve operations and lower risk, while recommending corrective action plans and reporting results to management. OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.  Click here  to learn more about what we do. The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance or related area of study Minimum of three (3) years of prior IT, audit or accounting experience with at least two (2) years in Information Technology auditing or participating in IT audit projects. Certified Information Systems Auditor  (CISA)  or Certified Information Systems Security Professional  (CISSP)  is required. OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few: Competitive compensation Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period. Retirement benefits include a cash balance account with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time Paid parental leave Educational and Professional assistance programs; Paid Memberships in Professional Associations Access to workout facilities at each location  Paid Conference and Training Opportunities Free downtown parking Hybrid work schedule   Click here to view our Benefits Summary. Salary Range:  $80,361.52 to $100,451.32 per year commensurate with experience. Location:  3800 Gardenia Ave, Orlando, FL 32839    Please see below a complete Job description for this position.     Job Purpose: Perform Information Technology (IT) internal auditing and advisory assignments and reviews from planning to execution that involve IT applications, infrastructure components, processes and services; identify policy and procedure deviations and opportunities to improve operations and lower risk. Recommend corrective action plans and report results to management. Primary Functions: Partner and work with the necessary business units to develop work programs and testing strategies, while acquiring knowledge of assigned project areas; Plan projects, primarily in IT, determine scope and objectives and perform data analysis, key control analysis, risk identification and risk assessment; Conduct fieldwork; manage various types of client communication throughout the entirety of the process (interviews, progress meetings, exit meetings, etc.); Evaluate internal controls to ensure compliance with OUC policies and procedures, and to identify practical and cost effective solutions to reduce risk/weaknesses/exposures; Test and evaluate security measures for the protection of the organization’s data, systems and networks; Test and evaluate tools and processes in place to identify network and system vulnerabilities; Test and evaluate general IT, operational technology and application controls, change management and project management; When applicable, perform research and analysis to identify data trends, anomalies, and actionable insights; Evaluate project results; aggregate findings and formulate recommendations, prepare reports and present findings and recommendations to management; Evaluate operations, primarily in IT, for areas of improvement, increased efficiency, cost reduction and other improvements; Generate status reports that update supervisor on coordinated audits, potential issues and suggested solutions to ensure work plans are implemented in a timely manner; Maintain productivity and project cycle time in accordance with leading internal audit practices and meet performance standards for the division in line with industry benchmarks; Follow-up on recommendations to ensure action plans are implemented in a timely manner; Conduct assistance, investigation and special assignments when assigned by supervisor; Represent Internal Audit during internal projects, management meetings and when working with external organizations; Monitor enterprise risk to maintain awareness of auditing, accounting, regulatory and industry developments that may impact OUC; Perform other duties as assigned. Technical Requirements: Working knowledge of all, or most elements, of the following: Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework Management information systems terminology, concepts and practices Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO), Control Objectives for Information & Related Technology (COBIT) and/ or other professional frameworks Software Applications (i.e. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1) or related ERP, Oracle Customer Care & Billing (CC&B) or related CIS, Insight, COGNOS or related software, TeamMate, or related audit management, software, ACL, or related audit data analytics, software, AutoCAD (design/drafting software)) Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices, and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws; Familiarity with all of the following: Principles and practices of general IT operations; IT security measures and network vulnerabilities; Ability to perform primary data analysis (MS Office, ACL, TeamMate Analytics); Generate and comprehend risk assessments, audit/review reports and various testing and fieldwork documentation; Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, rates, ratios and percentages; Ability to perform data analysis to include data query, data analyses, graphing, trend analysis and data segmentation; Ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices in maintenance of financial records; Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and use standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.). Education/ Certification/Years of Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance or related area of study Minimum of three (3) years of prior IT, audit or accounting experience with at least two (2) years in Information Technology auditing or participating in IT audit projects. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is required. Working Conditions: This job may involve occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements (dust, heat, cold, noise, etc.) and accidents are improbable other than minor injuries. Physical Requirements: This job requires constant sitting. This job requires constant speaking, hearing, typing, reading and writing. This job requires frequent driving of a company vehicle. This job may require occasional standing and walking.   OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.     EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled    Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance or related area of study Minimum of three (3) years of prior IT, audit or accounting experience with at least two (2) years in Information Technology auditing or participating in IT audit projects. Certified Information Systems Auditor  (CISA)  or Certified Information Systems Security Professional  (CISSP)  is required. $80,361.52 to $100,451.32 per year commensurate with experience.
  • Germany, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is one of Europe’s leading business schools, accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, and we invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Business Analytics . As we continue to grow, we are looking for a colleague who can demonstrate research and teaching excellence in business analytics, regardless of the area of specialization. We explicitly encourage international applications. German language skills are not required at Frankfurt School. The Technology & Operations Area at Frankfurt School focuses on high-end research in the areas of Operations Research, Analytics applied to Operations, Information Systems, and Technology Management. Our faculty apply rigorous analytic and empirical methods to address important business problems across a wide range of domains including supply chain management, manufacturing and service operations, innovation management, revenue management, and healthcare. Members of the Technology & Operations Area publish regularly in outlets such as Management Science, Operations Research, MSOM and POM, and engage frequently with business leaders through teaching and consulting. For more information about the Technology & Operations Area, please visit our website . We offer a modern campus facility and a stimulating research environment with attractive research funding and all the opportunities of a vibrant private business school. The cosmopolitan city of Frankfurt is ranked 7th worldwide in the last Mercer “Quality of Living” Ranking. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and candidates who submit their application package by October 8, 2023 , will be given priority and considered for an interview during the annual INFORMS conference. All applications must be received by November 15, 2023. Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, three letters of reference, three papers (published or unpublished), and a record of teaching experience (taught courses and evaluations) via Interfolio following this link, http://apply.interfolio.com/131619 . The start date for the position is July/August 2024. Frankfurt School of Finance & Management values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. We are particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The Frankfurt School is an equal opportunities employer. For inquiries about the position, please contact Prof. Jochen Schlapp by email . Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field (management science, engineering, computer science, decision science, information systems, among others) from an accredited institution, and demonstrate outstanding research potential. The ideal candidate further shows potential for teaching excellence and is expected to contribute to Frankfurt School’s teaching portfolio in the areas of Business Analytics, Operations, and Technology Management. Frankfurt School offers attractive teaching loads for incoming research-active faculty to support their research agendas.

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