Postdoctoral assistant on the topic of Cutting and Packing Optimization

The CODeS research group at KU Leuven, Belgium is looking for a postdoctoral assistant on the topic of Cutting and Packing (or combinatorial optimization in general). ????

You can apply for this job no later than December 18, 2024.

For more information and to apply for this position, visit the following webpage: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60410118?lang=en

A postdoc position is available within the research group CODeS/NUMA from the department of Computer Science, part of the Science and Technology Group of KU Leuven.

The overall research theme of CODeS includes the design, analysis and application of heuristics for combinatorial optimisation problems. CODeS investigates the construction of models, the behaviour and the application of metaheuristics for combinatorial optimisation and has been highly active in these fields for over a decade. CODeS' research lab, located in Gent has a prolific history of collaboration with industrial partners.

Responsibilities

CODeS/NUMA@Gent is looking for a postdoc with varied research and educational responsibilities. The research is focused in the area of combinatorial optimisation, in particular cutting and packing optimization. You will collaborate with other researchers and PhD students within multiple research projects. You will analyse and solve combinatorial optimisation problems and develop the required software and algorithms in order to do so. You will publish your research results at regular times in internationally recognized journals and conferences.

The educational tasks contain the supervision of bachelor, master and PhD students and the teaching of computer and data science courses.

Profile

The perfect candidate:

Has obtained a PhD in Computer Science or a similar domains

Has knowledge and experience in relevant researh areas such as combinatorial optimization, local-search and metaheuristics

Expertise on cutting and packing optimization is a plus

Is a good programmer with knowledge of programming languages such as C++, Java or Python

Is willing to teach classes in the academic bachelor and master courses at KU Leuven, Gent Campus

Is motivated, passionate and has good interpersonal skills

Is willing to work interdisciplinary

Has experience with writing project proposals and obtaining competitive grants

Offer 

The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic and established research group within the department of Computer Science. The initial contract is determined for three years with possible extension. The salary is based on KU Leuven standards (barema 44).

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Tony Wauters, mail: [email protected] or Prof. dr. ir. Greet Vanden Berghe, mail: [email protected].