[DMANET] PhD position at KU Leuven

The Research Center for Operations Management at KU Leuven (Belgium) is offering a position for a full-time PhD student. The position is associated with the FWO research project "Optimization and Analytics for Stochastic and Robust Project Scheduling", which involves the design, theoretical analysis, and practical implementation of optimization methods for project scheduling and similar large-scale planning problems under uncertainty.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in mathematics, computer science, operations research, or a related field, who recently completed their master's degree or are about to complete it in 2020. Knowledge in combinatorial optimization (network and scheduling algorithms, mathematical programming, ...) and programming skills are an asset.

KU Leuven is the largest university of Belgium and ranked among the top 50 universities in the world. Leuven is a beautiful and liveable city with a large and international student population in the heart of Europe, only a 20min train-ride from Brussels. Our faculty is located in the historic city center, just a 5min walk from the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Groot Begijnhof".

We offer an employment as full-time doctoral scholar for initially one year, renewable for up to four years after positive evaluation. Salary is competitive and funds for conference travels, participation in summer schools, and other activities are available. The tentative starting date is September 2020, but earlier or later dates are possible, depending on the availability of the candidate.

KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality, or impairments.

For questions regarding this position please contact one of the promotors:
Erik Demeulemeester (erik.demeulemeester@kuleuven.be)
Jannik Matuschke (jannik.matuschke@kuleuven.be)

Please send your application via email as a single pdf file to: jannik.matuschke@kuleuven.be
Your application should include a detailed CV, a letter of motivation, transcripts, and names and contact details of at least two references. Applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled.

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