In the Combinatorial Optimization group at Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands), there is a vacancy for a 4 year PhD-position. This PhD position is supervised by Alexandra Lassota (https://www.tue.nl/en/research/researchers/alexandra-lassota) and Frits Spieksma (https://www.tue.nl/en/research/researchers/frits-spieksma).
The vacancy can be found at:
https://www.tue.nl/en/working-at-tue/vacancy-overview/phd-on-decision-making-using-structural-mixed-integer-programs
The vacancy closing date will be 20.12.25, or until the position is filled. The preferred starting date is February or March 2025.
*Project Description
Within this PhD project, you will explore the power and versatility of structural (mixed) integer programs. We focus on integer programs with well-behaved constrained matrices whose structure can be exploited by algorithms, leading to efficient solvability. Due to the development of such algorithms, structured integer programs play a critical role in many decision-making processes leading to improved operational efficiency, and cost reductions. Our goal is to extend this connection, with a focus on problems related to collective decision-making, voting, and (fair) resource allocation. Through this work, you will contribute to building stronger theoretical foundations for structural optimization, to designing new algorithms for such integer programs, and to applying structured integer programs to various domains.
*Job Description
You will work under the supervision of Alexandra Lassota and Frits Spieksma in the Combinatorial Optimization group within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at TU/e. Your responsibilities include to perform scientific research on the topic of the above-mentioned project, and to publish and present your results at international venues. For a small percentage of your time, you will be asked to assist with educational tasks (course support and supervision of students).
*Job Requirements
• You have a bachelor and master degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Econometrics.
• You have a strong background in Combinatorics and Complexity Theory.
• You have good communication skills and like occasional travels.
• You are creative, ambitious, as well as self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented.
• You have a good command of the English language (knowledge of Dutch is not required).
*Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.
*Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button.
Besides personal and contact information, you should upload the following documents as PDFs:
• A cover letter in which you describe your motivation, research experience, interests, and qualifications for the position.
• A curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (if existing) and two academic references. We do not need reference letters at this stage.
• B.Sc. and M.Sc. transcripts
Do not upload any other documents.
We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.