Postdoc U of Waterloo (Canada)

Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Analytics and Optimization Applications are invited for up to 2 postdoctoral fellowships in Data Analytics and Optimization at the Waterloo Analytics and Optimization Lab. Each position is for an initial one-year with the possibility of extension. The preferred start date is September 1, 2016. The postdoctoral fellow(s) will join the research group at WANOPT, the Waterloo Analytics and Optimization Lab, within the Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and will work under the supervision of Prof. Fatma Gzara and Prof. Samir Elhedhli. WANOPT provides a vibrant research environment with a focus on the theory and application of Optimization to Engineering and Management problems using mathematical modelling and solution algorithms. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to be parts of ongoing and future collaborative projects with industrial partners. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Operations Research, Management Science, Industrial Engineering, Optimization or related fields before the start date. Research experience in large-scale optimization or data analytics is highly desirable. The application should include a letter of intent, a CV, a research statement, the contact information for two referees, and sample publications. The full application should be sent to elhedhli@uwaterloo.ca with the subject line "PDF application". Applications received by June 10, 2016 will be given full consideration. Applications, however, are still accepted until the positions are filled. Members of WANOPT will be attending the CORS annual conference in Banff. Interested applicants should send an email to elhedhli@uwaterloo.ca to arrange for a meeting. Samir Elhedhli, PhD, PEng Professor and Chair Department of Management Sciences Faculty of Engineering University of Waterloo 200 University Ave. West, Waterloo, Ontario,N2L 3G1 Waterloo Management Sciences Management Engineering