A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Sabanci University within the project "Large-Scale Optimization Problems Involving Matrix Multiplication with Applications". This project is funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) through 2247A Program, recently awarded to Assist. Prof. Burak Kocuk.
Qualifications
Required:
- Ph.D. in Operations Research/Industrial Engineering or related fields
- Strong background in optimization (especially in mixed-integer linear programming)
- Extensive experience with one of the programming languages
- Extensive experience with one of the MIP solvers
Preferred:
- Background in mixed-integer nonlinear programming
- Background in stochastic programming
- Experience with Python
- Experience with Gurobi, BARON, IPOPT
Project Background
The project is concerned with large-scale optimization problems involving matrix multiplication. This general class of non-convex mixed-integer nonlinear programming problems appear in numerous application areas. The project will focus on the Antibiotic Time Machine Problem from biology, which aims to reverse antibiotic resistance, and Multi-layer Thin Film Problem from material science, which aims to increase the reflectance of metallic substrates using coating.
Background in biology or material science is NOT necessary, but willingness to learn some basic concepts is required.
Project Duration
April 2021-April 2024 (at least one-year commitment is expected from the candidate)
Benefits
- Monthly stipend
- On-campus housing
- Conference travel budget
- Health insurance
Application
Interested candidates should contact Assist. Prof. Burak Kocuk directly (burak.kocuk@sabanciuniv.edu) with their CV, transcripts, sample publication(s) and a brief cover letter (informal inquiries are also welcome). Evaluation of the candidates will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Burak Kocuk
Assistant Professor
Sabanci University
Istanbul
https://sites.google.com/site/burakkocuk/------------------------------