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Open Position: PostDoc/Research Associate at University of Zurich

  • 1.  Open Position: PostDoc/Research Associate at University of Zurich

    Posted 07-06-2021 03:56
    The Chair of Mathematics for Business and Economics at the University of Zurich (Switzerland) is looking for a
    Research Associate (Postdoc, 80% employed)
    starting
    December 1st 2021 or earlier by arrangement.

    The Chair of Mathematics for Business and Economics focuses on the mathematical solution of business problems and methods of operations research. We model and optimize stochastic dynamic systems, in particular via Markov decision processes and approximate dynamic programming. Our applications are in the field of operations management and revenue management in particular. 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
    - 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
    - Reliable team players
    - Advanced English language skills, knowledge of German is helpful but not 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 a certificate of the master
    and the PhD degree. The documents should be sent in a single PDF to christiane.barz@uzh.ch before
    September 30th.

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    Christiane Barz
    Professor Dr.
    University of Zurich
    Ermatingen
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