Postdoctoral positions at SINTEF Optimisation!
We are looking for a professional and dedicated candidate to work for our Optimisation group at SINTEF DIGITAL in Oslo. The project duration will be three years and thereafter a possibility to make it a permanent position if all parties are interested.
About us:
SINTEF is the largest independent research <g class="gr_ gr_90 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="90" data-gr-id="90">organisation</g> in Scandinavia. We create value through knowledge generation, research and innovation, and develop technological solutions that are brought into practical use. We are a broadly based, multidisciplinary research institute that possesses international top-level expertise in technology, medicine, and the social sciences. SINTEF is an independent, non-commercial <g class="gr_ gr_93 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="93" data-gr-id="93">organisation</g> and our profits are invested in new research, scientific equipment, and development of novel expertise.
SINTEF Optimisation:
We are currently 18 researchers, some of whom also work as software engineers. For the past 20 years, we have been developing <g class="gr_ gr_100 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="100" data-gr-id="100">optimisation</g> methods, software prototypes, libraries, and components. We have built expertise at an international level and have a good publication record. Our group conducts basic and applied research on planning, scheduling, routing, sequencing, and timetabling problems. Our main market areas are transportation: road, railway, maritime, and aviation; healthcare; sports; and finance. We work with commercial solvers (Cplex, Gurobi, etc.) as well as our own software libraries that have been refined over many years and contain a range of different solution methods (exact and approximate). We <g class="gr_ gr_102 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="102" data-gr-id="102">commercialise</g> our results, either through existing solution vendors, spin-off companies, or directly to end users.
Position:
We are looking for a candidate with a <g class="gr_ gr_85 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation multiReplace" id="85" data-gr-id="85">PhD</g> in applied mathematics, operations research, computer science, or similar. As a researcher, your responsibilities will involve mathematical <g class="gr_ gr_86 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="86" data-gr-id="86">modelling</g>, development of <g class="gr_ gr_87 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="87" data-gr-id="87">optimisation</g> algorithms as well as software development. <g class="gr_ gr_88 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="88" data-gr-id="88">Optimisation</g> experience from industry is an advantage. Fluency in English is expected along with excellent communication and presentation skills. Moreover, you should be curious, inventive, have a proactive attitude.
Project:
The candidate will work on an <g class="gr_ gr_84 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="84" data-gr-id="84">innovation based</g> research project together with colleagues at SINTEF in close contact with a small start-up company. The focus of the project is to use feasibility and <g class="gr_ gr_95 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="95" data-gr-id="95">optimisation</g> techniques to generate site (city block) layout proposals. Therefore, any experience in <g class="gr_ gr_97 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep" id="97" data-gr-id="97">related</g> domain (building design, floor planning problem, 3d bin-packing, etc.) is very valuable. Also, experience in both linear and non-linear <g class="gr_ gr_98 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="98" data-gr-id="98">optimisation</g> is a bonus. More detailed information about the project will be given to shortlisted candidates.
Expertise:
We require a solid background in combinatorial <g class="gr_ gr_81 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="81" data-gr-id="81">optimisation</g>, and seek candidates with expertise in some of the following areas:
- Linear and non-linear <g class="gr_ gr_82 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="82" data-gr-id="82">optimisation</g>
- Constraint programming
- Mathematical programming
- Heuristics, metaheuristics, and <g class="gr_ gr_79 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="79" data-gr-id="79">matheuristics</g>
- Decomposition methods
Software development skills: We are looking for candidates with excellent programming skills in C# or C++.
We offer:
- Challenging research tasks based on an industry application.
- A good work environment with <g class="gr_ gr_74 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="74" data-gr-id="74">skilful</g>, experienced, and creative research colleagues.
- Well-established national and international scientific and industrial networks.
- Good opportunities for career development both for candidates that seek academic careers or industrial careers
- Competitive salary (subject to qualifications).
- A large degree of autonomy, and flexible working hours.
- Social benefits (pension plan, insurance, possibility for kindergarten, etc.).
Duration: The duration will be three years, with a possibility to make it a permanent position if all parties are interested.
Location: SINTEF ICT's office in Oslo.
How to apply: Please apply online by clicking Apply for the Postdoctoral positions at SINTEF Optimisation! Your application should include CV and Cover letter.
Closing date for applications: 6th of June, 2016.
For more information about the position, please contact research manager Tomas Eric Nordlander (Tomas.Nordlander@sintef.no or +47 98824892) or researcher Lukas Bach (Lukas.Bach@sintef.no or +47 47963696). Website: SINTEF Optimisation
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Tomas Nordlander
SINTEF ICT
Oslo
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