We have an exciting postdoctoral position in Management Science at Western University’s Ivey Business School.
Please find the details attached and kindly share this information with qualified and interested individuals.
Postdoctoral Associate Position – Ivey Business School, Western University
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in Management Science at Ivey Business School,
Western University, starting from Fall 2026.
Position Summary
This postdoctoral associate position prioritizes research. We seek individuals who have research
experience within the broad area of management science, operations research, economics, and
operations management.
Potential research topics include incentive design, congestion modelling, principal-agent framework,
optimization, queuing analysis, simulation, and machine learning. Application areas can be diverse,
although public service and healthcare are the focus.
The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Mehmet A. Begen and Dr. Prashant
Chintapalli in the Management Science Area Group at Ivey. The candidate will actively contribute
to ongoing and new research projects, with expectations of also taking a leadership role in other
independent research projects. This partnership is expected to lead to scholarly publications in
leading academic journals.
Qualifications and Requirements
The position is contingent upon completion of your Ph.D. degree.
Candidates should have a PhD in a quantitative field such as operations research, engineering,
economics, mathematics, or computer science.
We are interested in individuals who value diligence, perseverance, and collegiality. We welcome
applicants from all backgrounds and value diverse opinions. The University invites applications
from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the
workplace and welcomes applications from anyone and everyone. Accommodations are available for
applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
The ideal candidate is expected to have strong expertise in multiple research methods, with the
ability to do theoretical mathematical research as well as collect and interpret empirical results and
translate them into academic and practical insights
We are looking for individuals who have a strong background in mathematics, optimization, coding
and economic modelling along with good writing and communication skills
We expect at least a year's commitment to this position from those offered the opportunity to work.
Funding and Salary
This will be a 12-month appointment with a strong possibility of extension of up to 12 additional
months, contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding opportunities. Salary depends on
qualification and final funding budgets.
Position Details
Location: London, ON, Canada
Work Hours/Week: 40
Application Submission
Please send the following application materials to mbegen@ivey.uwo.ca and pchintapalli@ivey.ca
with the subject line “Ivey Postdoctoral Application”.
Required application materials:
1. A cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in this position.
2. Up-to-date full curriculum vitae.
3. Research statement: Please briefly (at most two pages) discuss your ongoing projects and
accomplishments and discuss a few potential research directions/ideas you would like to
pursue in the postdoctoral position.
4. Sample writing pieces, e.g., research paper(s), thesis, grants, articles.
5. Contact information for two references (email addresses and phone numbers).
Best,
Mehmet and Prashant.
Mehmet A. Begen, Ph.D.