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PhD Positions in Zurich, Switzerland

  • 1.  PhD Positions in Zurich, Switzerland

    Posted 08-28-2020 13:29

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

    Research Assistants (PhD students, 60% employed)

    starting December 1st 2020 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 a PhD thesis 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
    • Assisting in teaching of introductory math or optimization classes
    • Supervision of Bachelor or Master theses

     Qualifications

    • Candidates should have a strong background in mathematics and an excellent Master's degree in (applied) Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related, quantitative  field of study
    • Basic knowledge of optimization and/or stochastic processes
    • 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 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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