Research Assistant

University of Zurich

| <em>Department of Business Administration, Chair of Mathematics for Business and Economics</em> The Chair of Mathematics for Business and Economics focuses on the mathematical solution of business problems. We model and optimize stochastic dynamic systems via Markov decision processes and approximate dynamic programming. Our applications are in the field of operations management and revenue management, in particular. We teach mathematics and optimization at the Bachelor and Master level. <h2>Your responsibilities </h2> Developing, managing and publishing research projects within the field of approximate dynamic programming or revenue management <br><br>Assisting in teaching of introductory math or optimization classes <br><br>Supervision of Bachelor or Master theses <h2>Your profile </h2> Strong background in mathematics and an excellent master's degree in (applied) Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related, quantitative field of study <br><br>Solid knowledge of optimization and/or stochastic processes <br><br>Good knowledge in at least one higher programming language (e.g. Matlab, AMPL) <br><br>Strong motivation for scientific research and teaching <br><br>Good organizational and communication skills <br><br>Reliable team players <h2>What we offer </h2> The opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects <br><br>Interesting work as part of a dynamic team in a friendly working environment <br><br>The possibility to interact with internationally renowned scientists <br><br>A highly competitive salary in accordance with the salary guidelines/scale of the canton of Zurich <br><br>A travel budget to present your work at international conferences <h2>Start of employment </h2> April 1st 2024 or by arrangement. Applications should include a motivation letter, a CV, academic transcript and, if available, a certificate of the master degree and GMAT score. The documents should be sent in a single PDF. <br>Further inquiries regarding the position can be sent to christiane.barz [at] uzh.ch <h2>Further information </h2> Prof. Dr. Christiane Barz <br><br>Department of Business Administration <br><br>University of Zurich <br> Working at UZH <br> UZH Campuses <br> UZH Policies and Mission Statement - Economics - économie - Wirtschaft - Mathematics - Mathématiques - Mathematik - Reference: jobs.myscience.ch/id63982

Zurich region, Switzerland