Postdoctoral Position Optimization

*Postdoctoral Position in Optimization*

*Department of Decision Sciences, George Washington University*

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong
interest in optimization. The position will involve the development of
novel reformulation and algorithmic methods for stochastic,
distributionally robust, and mixed-integer nonlinear optimization problems.
The successful candidate will conduct research at the intersection of
stochastic programming, optimization under decision-dependent uncertainty,
convex optimization, and combinatorial optimization. The postdoctoral
researcher will have the opportunity to develop new mathematical models,
reformulation techniques, and algorithms motivated by exciting application
domains, including wildfire resilience, critical infrastructure protection,
network design, and emergency healthcare operations such as opioid overdose
response and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest systems.

We are looking for candidates with strong experience and interest in:

   - Development of reformulation and algorithmic methods for
   mixed-integer, convex, and stochastic optimization problems.
   - Design, coding and implementation of optimization models and
   algorithms in Python or C++. Familiarity with AMPL and/or Matlab is a plus.
   - Preparation, presentation, and publication of academic research papers.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong academic performance during
their undergraduate and graduate studies, as well as the ability to conduct
high-quality independent research. Full-time dedication to the position is
required.

The postdoctoral researcher will join the Department of Decision Sciences
in the School of Business at the George Washington University and will work
under the supervision of Professor Miguel Lejeune. The position will
involve both independent research and collaboration with graduate students
and other research collaborators.

This is a one-year appointment with an anticipated start date of September
15, 2026 (or later). Subject to funding and performance, the position may
be extended for an additional year.

If you are interested and/or want more information about the position,
please contact Miguel Lejeune at [email protected].

Miguel Lejeune
Professor of Decision Sciences, GWSB
Professor of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, SEAS
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, SEAS
The George Washington University
2201 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
Email: [email protected]
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