IC2024--03--04 - IC2024_03_05 Postdoctoral Position in Metaheuristics for Multiobjective Optimization

17 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

BCAM - BASQUE CENTER FOR APPLIED MATHEMATICS

Research Field

Mathematics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 14:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

17 Jun 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
The Basque Center for Applied Mathematics is launching one Postdoctoral position of 2 years, to work on Combinatorial optimization problems, funded by Severo Ochoa.

The use of bio-inspired metaheuristics (particularly evolutionary algorithms) to solve multi-objective optimization problems has gained increased popularity within the last 20 years. However, one of the areas in which research has been fairly limited is the use of genetic programming to generate components or mechanisms of multi-objective evolutionary algorithms. The main focus of this project will be the use of genetic programming for the development of new density estimators and new performance indicators for multi-objective evolutionary algorithms.

We are looking for a promising young researcher, who has the PhD completed before the contract stars. PhD degree in mathematics, computer science, or related area.

The candidate will develop new components for multi-objective evolutionary algorithms using genetic programming and similar approaches. Such components will be validated using standard test problems and performance measures available in the specialized literature. Therefore, the candidate is expected to have prior experience in algorithmic and/or theoretical and practical aspects of evolutionary multi-objective optimization. So, the candidate must have to set up a genetic programming environment as a prior step to develop his/her research.

The position is for a postdoctoral contract of two years at the Basque Center of Applied Mathematics, under the supervision of Dr Carlos A. Coello Coello.

Requirements

Research Field

Mathematics » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills.
• A proven track record in quality research, as evidenced by research publications in top scientific journals and conferences in computer science (particularly in specialized journals and conferences).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Ability to present and publish research outcomes in spoken (talks) and written (papers) form.
• Fluency in spoken and written English. High level of spoken and written English.

Specific Requirements

• Promising young researchers.
• Applicants must have their PhD completed before the contract starts. PhD degree preferable in Computer Science and related fields.
• In the selection procedure we will appreciate:
• Strong background in computer science, multiobjective optimization and metaheuristics.
• Good knowledge about one or more of the following topics (all of them within evolutionary multi-objective optimization): techniques to maintain diversity, multi-objective evolutionary algorithms, performance indicators.
• Knowledge about genetic programming is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Good programming skills in C/C++ under Linux.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Mathematics » Other

Internal Application form(s) needed
IC2024_03_05 Postdoctoral Position Metaheuristics for Multiobjective Optimization_Carlos Coello .pdf
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Additional Information
Benefits

The gross annual salary of the Fellowship will be:

29.994€- 36.420€ according to experience.

It will then be on your own responsibility to make your yearly income declaration at the Bizkaia Treasury Agency.

Additionally, we offer a moving allowance up to 2.000€.

Should the researcher have a family at the time of recruitment:

1.   2.000€ gross in a single payment will be offered (you must be married-official register or with children and the certificate to prove it must be sent).

2.   1.200€ gross per year/per child (up to 2 children) will be offered (the certificate to prove it must be sent).

Free access to the Public Health System in Spain is provided to all employees.

Eligibility criteria

Based on the provided application documents of each candidate, the evaluation committee will evaluate qualitatively: the adaption of the previous training and career to the profile offered, the recommendation letters, the main results achieved (papers, proceedings, etc.), the statement of past and proposed future research and other merits; taking in account the alignment of these items to the topic offered.

Selection process

The selected candidate must have applied before the application deadline online at the webpage:

https://joboffers.bcamath.org

The candidates that do not fulfil the mandatory requirements will not be evaluated with respect to their scientific profile.

Additional comments

Required documents:

• CV
• Letter of interest
• 2 recommendation letters
• Statement of past and proposed future research (2-3 pages)

Website for additional job details

https://joboffers.bcamath.org

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

BCAM

Country

Spain

State/Province

Bizkaia

City

Bilbao

Postal Code

48009

Street

Alameda Mazarredo

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://joboffers.bcamath.org

Contact

State/Province

Bizkaia

City

Bilbao

Website

http://www.bcamath.org/en/

Street

Avenida Mazarredo 14

Postal Code

48009

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED