Postdoc in Mathematical Optimization and Machine Learning

The Department of Economics at Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant 2-year Postdoc position in Mathematical Optimization and Machine Learning.
The Department of Economics provides research, teaching and knowledge transfer within the core areas of economics, i.e. microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods. The Department is especially active in business-related, applied economic research, and comprises three research centres: Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI), Centre for Innovation (CFI), and Pension Research Centre (PeRCent). 

Core research areas of the Department of Economics are:

• Behavior, Incentives and Economic; 
• Design Employment and the Functioning of Labor Markets;
• Energy, Environment and Resources; 
• Firm Behavior, Innovation and the Functioning; 
• Growth, Unemployment, and Inflation; 
• Globalization, Migration and Urbanization; 
• Quantitative/Empirical Methods and Data Science;
• Welfare: Education, Health Care and Pensions.

The Department of Economics has a strong research focus and is very successful in fundraising activities. It is currently hosting research projects supported by the Danish/EU research councils, as well as private foundations and companies.

The 2-year Postdoc position has a research component and limited teaching. While also continuing to pursue their own research interests, the postdoc will work with the group of Prof. Dolores Romero Morales, who has leading expertise in Data Science, Supply Chain Management and Revenue Management, and the role of mathematical optimization in these fields. The postdoc position is attached to the SINERGI project, https://sinergi-project.com/ , funded by JPI ERA-NET.

Examples of research areas that the Postdoc might cover:

• Transparency and fairness in AI;
• Data-driven decision-making for sustainable urban logistics;
• The role of mathematical optimization in those fields.

The candidate is expected to be physically present on a regular basis and actively participate in the research activities of the Department.
CBS and departmental responsibilities

• Individual and group-based research at high international standards, incl. publishing and scientific communication
• Participation in research activities, such as seminars, workshops, networks and conferences
• Contributing to administrative responsibilities of the Department and CBS-wide tasks
• Communicating findings to the wider public and to CBS’s stakeholders in particular, including participation in the public debate to promoting CBS’s academic reputation 

Qualifications 

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degrees in Operations Research and relevant fields
• Proficiency in Mathematical Optimization and computing skills 
• Prior knowledge in Machine Learning will be highly regarded
• Documented research track record at international level, including publications in recognized journals in the field
• The applicant must be proficient in English (written and spoken)

Prospects

• Possibility to travel to international conferences
• Extensive network within industry and academia 
• Well-equipped workspace in a central location in Copenhagen

Copenhagen Business School has a broad commitment to the excellence, distinctiveness and relevance of its teaching and research programmes. Candidates who wish to join us should demonstrate enthusiasm for working in an organisation of this type.
For further information please contact: Prof Dolores Romero Morales, tel.: +45 3815 3823, e-mail [email protected] . Information about the department may be found at https://www.cbs.dk/econ .
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation’s agreement with the Central Academic Organisation.
Application
Application must be sent via the electronic recruitment system, using the link below.
Application must include:

Recruitment procedure
The Recruitment Committee will shortlist minimum two applicants; when possible five or more applicants will be shortlisted. The shortlisted applicants will be assessed by the Assessment Committee. All applicants will be notified of their status in the recruitment process shortly after the application deadline.
The applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and later in the process about the result of the assessment.
Once the recruitment process is completed each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application.
Closing date: 4 December 2023.
Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see items above), by the application deadline.
Copenhagen Business School invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position. An appointment committee will review the applications and invite a selection of qualified candidates to an interview.
One of CBS’ strategic goals is the promotion of diversity, which is why every effort has been made to ensure a recruitment process that reduces potential bias. Applicants are therefore encouraged not to include a photo or unnecessary personal information in their application.
Details about Copenhagen Business School and the department are available at www.cbs.dk .

Closing date: 4 December 2023.

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