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PostDoc Position in Zurich, Switzerland

  • 1.  PostDoc Position in Zurich, Switzerland

    Posted 08-28-2020 13:31

    The Chair of Mathematics for Business and Economics  at the University of Zurich (Switzerland) is looking for

    Research Associate (Postdoc, 80% employed)

    starting January 1st 2021 or by arrangement.

     The Chair of Mathematics for Business and Economics focuses on the mathematical solution of  business problems. We model and optimize stochastic dynamic systems, in particular via Markov decision processes and approximate dynamic programming. Our main applications include revenue and health care management. We teach mathematics and optimization at the Bachelor and Master level.

     We Offer

    • The opportunity to work on projects in the area of revenue management or approximate dynamic programming and to present your work at international conferences
    • Interesting work as part of a dynamic team in a friendly working environment
    • The possibility to interact with internationally renowned scientists
    • An appropriate salary in accordance with the salary guidelines/scale of the canton of Zurich

     Responsibilities

    • Developing, managing and publishing research projects within the field of approximate dynamic programming or revenue management
    • Teaching of one math or optimization class per year
    • Supervision of Bachelor or Master theses

     Qualifications

    • Candidates should have a strong background in Mathematics and a PhD in Operations Research, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
    • Solid knowledge of mathematical optimization techniques
    • Good knowledge in at least one higher programming language
    • Strong motivation for scientific research and teaching
    • Good organizational and communication skills
    • Successful candidates are reliable and team players
    • Advanced English language skills are required

    Further Information

    Further inquiries regarding the position can be sent to christiane.barz@uzh.ch.

     Applications

    Applications should include a motivation letter, a CV, academic transcript and, if available, a certificate of the master degree and GMAT score. The documents should be sent in a single PDF to christiane.barz@uzh.ch before September 30th.

     

     

     



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    Christiane Barz
    University of Zurich
    Zürich
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