[DMANET] Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Combinatorial Optimization at Eindhoven University of Technology

The Combinatorial Optimization (CO) Group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is looking for a full-time tenure-track assistant/associate professor in Combinatorial Optimization.

The vacancy can be found at https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/assistant-associate-professor-in-combinatorial-optimization-971771.html

This position is part of the Irène Curie fellowship program dedicated to reach at least 30% female researchers among TU/e's permanent academic staff by 2024 and is only open for female candidates.

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

Research at the CO group spans a wide range of topics, including mathematical programming, polyhedral combinatorics, algebraic combinatorics, matroids, scheduling, graph theory and algorithms, approximation, (mathematics of) operations research, and more. Also, we study applications that range from data science via kidney exchange models to fairness, and more. As a new faculty member, you will strengthen the research in one of these existing topics and/or you will expand CO's research portfolio.

We expect the following qualifications:
- A PhD in mathematics, computer science, operations research or a comparable domain.
- Ability to conduct high-quality academic research reflected in tangible outputs.
- Ability to teach, demonstrated by experience or assistance in teaching.
- Motivation for setting up collaborations and acquiring research funds.
- Good communications skills and good command of English; candidates need not speak Dutch.

We offer a meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of Eindhoven city center. In addition, we offer you:

- A Tenure Track of five years with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor-made career proposal will be considered.
- The opportunity to focus your career on education, research or impact. You can develop your personal ambitions and objectives within the strategic goals of the university.
- As an Irène Curie Fellow, you are entitled to a substantial start-up package to kick-off your career.
- A salary that is in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
- A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
- A dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
- High-quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
- An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
- Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
- A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and partner career support.


Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact prof. dr. Frits Spieksma, f.c.r.spieksma[at]tue.nl or Dr. Aida Abiad, a.abiad.monge[at]tue.nl

Visit our website for more information about the application process (https://www.tue.nl/en/working-at-tue/why-tue/application-process/). You can also contact Hella Ploegmakers, Senior Recruiter, h.a.m.ploegmakers[at]tue.nl or +31 6 43559625.


We invite you to submit a complete application at https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/assistant-associate-professor-in-combinatorial-optimization-971771.html.

The application should include:

- A cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
- A Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
- A research statement (1-2 pages).
- A teaching statement (1-2 pages).

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible! The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.
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