RWTH Aachen University (Germany) welcomes applications for a
fully-funded one-year Post-Doc position in mathematical optimization,
covered by a google research grant.
Models of real-life problems are often confronted with noisy,
incomplete, or erroneous data. In this project, the robust
optimization approach will be studied to deal with such
uncertainties. For linear programming, this approach is extensively
studied, but for robust mixed integer programming (RoMIP) additional
efforts are required to reach useful solutions. The project aims to
study fundamental structures (knapsacks, packings, coverings) of
RoMIPs will be studied to solve these problems to optimality. In
addition this research will provide a base to study recoverable robust
mixed integer programming, a robust adaption of two-stage stochastic
programming. Further details can be provided upon request.
The ideal candidate should combine previous expertise in mathematical
programming in theory (polyhedral combinatorics) and practice
(experience with software libraries like cplex, gurobi, and scip). A
qualified Ph.D. degree in mathematics, computer science or a related
discipline is required.
The position is full-time and for one year. The position is open
immediately; the starting date is negotiable. Salary is according to
the German TV-L E13 tariff (starts at about 3100 Euros/month
gross). Depending on the project's success, a grant application for a
second year is possible.
The Discrete Optimization Group at RWTH Aachen University currently
consists of one professor and 4 PhD students working on (closely)
related topics like integer programming, telecommunication network
design under demand uncertainties, and the optimal design of power
grids.
Please send your application in a single PDF file containing an
academic CV, list of publications, letter of motivation, the names of
two references, and any other supporting material no later than
April 20, 2012
to
Prof. Dr. Arie Koster
koster@math2.rwth-aachen.de
Questions can be directed to the same address anytime.
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Prof. Dr. Arie M.C.A. Koster
RWTH Aachen University
Lehrstuhl II für Mathematik
Wüllnerstr. 5b
D-52056 Aachen
E: koster@math2.rwth-aachen.de
W: http://www.math2.rwth-aachen.de/~koster/
T: +49 (0)241 80-94995 (Secretary) -94524 (Direct)
F: +49 (0)241 80-92136
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