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The Department of Liberal Arts and Sciences is offering an opening for a fully funded doctoral research opportunity (100% position – TVL E13) supervised by Prof. Dr. Johannes Thürauf (Professor for Discrete Optimization).
The successful applicant will work in the area of bilevel and/or robust optimization. The focus of the research will be the development of models and optimization techniques, e.g., in the context of network optimization such as resilient energy and utility networks. In particular, the development of algorithms and solution techniques that yield proven optimal solutions to optimization problems will be part of the research. This involves techniques like linear, nonlinear, and integer programming, robust optimization, bilevel optimization, graph algorithms, and polyhedral combinatorics. The developed algorithms will be implemented in a programming language such as Python or C++.
The earliest possible starting date is 15.1.2025 a later start is possible.
Main tasks
Research and teaching at the UTN
Publication of your research results at conferences and journals
Collaboration with other researchers
Desirable profile
- An outstanding master’s degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science or a related field.
- A strong mathematical background in optimization, preferable knowledge in robust and/or bilevel optimization.
- Profound programming skills, e.g., in Python, Java, or C++. Experience with optimization software such as Cplex, Gurobi, or SCIP is highly desirable.
- Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential.
Application
To apply for admission to doctoral studies, the candidate must send the application (code: LiAS-DOPT-24-01) to [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To be fully considered, the application should be sent by 24.11.2024. Applications received after this date may still be considered.
The application should include:
- A personal statement that explains why you want to pursue a doctorate at UTN as well as why this research area and department interests you (no longer than 1 page).
- A complete, chronological, tabular curriculum vitae (CV) in English.
- Certificates of your university degrees (M.Sc. degree and B.Sc.) or other equivalent qualification. Candidates may already apply if they expect to obtain their M.Sc. degree soon.
- Transcript of records, diploma supplements, or overview of courses from your university degrees (M.Sc. degree and B.Sc.).
- Title and short abstract of your master’s thesis.
- All application documents should be submitted as one single PDF file.
For more information on the application process and admission requirements, access: https://www.utn.de/en/research/doctoral-degree/.
For more information on the TV-L E13 payscale: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tv-l/allg/.
The shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
All inquiries regarding scientific content should be directed to Johannes Thürauf ([email protected]). For general questions: [email protected].
