in the field of
Computational Decision Science
Reference number: LK 298/24
Application deadline: August 22, 2024
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of
Bremen has an open position for a postdoc for 4 years with Tenure Track
to a permanent Senior Researcher position, with a competitive salary and
social security according to the Federal German Payment scale TV-L 14,
initially, and TV-L 15 for the permanent Senior Researcher.
We are looking for an early career researcher in computer science or
related fields with a focus on methodological and computational
foundations for data-driven decision-making, preferably with
applications in economics, administration, and society. The focus should
be on at least one of the following areas:
- Operations research, quantitative methods
- Modeling, evaluation and optimization of processes in economic and
social applications
- Decision-making under data uncertainty
- Big data analytics, business analytics, government analytics, learning
analytics.
The position is integrated into the Data Science Center and the
university's Scientific Focus Area "Minds, Media, Machines". There are
plenty of opportunities for cooperation with research groups within the
faculty, especially with the Combinatorial Optimization and Logistics
Research Group (Prof. Megow) and the Information Management Research
Group (Prof. Breiter), as well as with Business Informatics in Faculty 7
– Economics.
The University of Bremen, a mid-sized German institution accommodating
approximately 18,000 students, is closely affiliated with numerous
research institutes. It is an integral part of the European university
network YUFE–Young Universities for the Future of Europe. As a major
urban center, the city of Bremen offers a dynamic blend of tradition and
modernity, making it appealing for a vibrant student community. The city
boasts an excellent quality of life, featuring a rich cultural scene
with diverse arts and music that cater to every taste, from classical to
alternative. With a population of over half a million residents, Bremen
offers a pleasant mix of urban life and easily accessible charming
countryside, lying in proximity to the North Sea. Moreover, Bremen is
well-connected to other major German cities, such as Hamburg, Berlin, or
Cologne. Knowledge of German is initially not necessary; it is expected
that applicants are able to teach courses in German by the time of the
evaluation after 4 years.
The official job announcement with details can be found here:
https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/the-university-as-an-employer/job-vacancies-1/job/3467?cHash=d1bcb1d57076abb8b99eeadd8d1141a5
Applications with the usual documents (letter of motivation, curriculum
vitae with list of publications, teaching and research concept, copies
of academic degrees, etc.) should be sent by August 22, 2024, quoting
the reference number LK 298/24, electronically as a single PDF file to:
lk298-24@fb3.uni-bremen.de
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Prof. Dr. Nicole Megow
University of Bremen
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Bibliotheksstr. 5, MZH 3310
28359 Bremen, Germany
Web: http://www.cslog.uni-bremen.de/
Mail: nicole.megow@uni-bremen.de
Phone: +49 (421) 218-63581
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