Postdoctoral researcher in Operations Research

The Department of Economics and Management of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg (UL) is looking for a Postdoctoral researcher to conduct research in operations research / operations management.

The post-doctoral researcher will be working within the Luxembourg Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LCL) and support the newly established Computational and Visual Education (CAVE) Lab.  In particular, the post-doctoral researcher will be in charge of:

• Publication of articles in scientific journals in the area of OR/OM
• Supporting industry-oriented research as well as outreach activities
• Prototyping interactive dashboards that visualise outputs of decision models developed at the CAVE Lab as well as guiding software developers in the process

We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in operations research, operations management, industrial engineering, or related domains.

In particular, the following requirements apply:

• Strong interest in operations management and use of data, algorithms, and computational techniques for modeling problems in operations management
• Strong data science and machine learning skills
• Proven ability to autonomously conduct research at a post-doctoral level
• Proven ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Willingness to evolve in a multilingual environment: fluency in English is a must; knowledge of French or German will be considered an advantage
• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Contract Type: 24-months fixed term contract (extendable)
• Work Hours: Full-time position, 40h / week. 
• Location: Kirchberg
• Foreseen starting date: September 2022 (negotiable)
• Job Reference: UOL04982

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral researcher at the UL is 77 167,08 € (full time)

In particular, we offer:

• An exciting international and multilingual research environment
• Excellent facilities including personal work space at the University
• Travel opportunities for training and learning

For more information concerning this position, please contact Professor Nils Löhndorf ([email protected] ).

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• A motivation letter with a description of research interests and plans for the coming two years (2 pages max)
• An academic CV including publications, conference presentations, etc.
• A copy of the PhD diploma or a letter indicating the expected defense date
• Copy of a publication with the applicant as lead author
• Link to a git repository that demonstrates ability to code
• The name of two references, their current position and relationship to the applicant

We encourage early application. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by May 31, 2022.

Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered. The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance offers three Bachelor programmes, four Master programmes of Management and Economics and six Masters of Laws (LL.M.), as well as several continuing education courses. It also includes the Doctoral School in Law and the Doctoral School in Economics and Finance. Around 2,500 students from 90 different nationalities are enrolled at the Faculty. Academic staff from 18 different nationalities teach at the Faculty, supported by practitioners from the field, visiting scholars and guest professors. Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, the Faculty counts three departments:

• Department of Law
• Department of Economics and Management (DEM)
• Department of Finance

Teaching and research benefit from the proximity of the European institutions, Luxembourg’s world-class financial centre ranked second in the world in investment fund asset domicile, and its vibrant business community. Institutional and private sector partnerships, sponsored Chairs, and a growing network of international partner universities make the FDEF a vibrant academic hub within the University at the heart of Europe.