Ph.D. Position in Supply Chain Analytics

The researcher to be hired will work in the field of Operations Management and Supply Chain Analytics under the supervision of Dr. Shumail Mazahir, Dr. Maximiliano Udenio, and Dr. Robert Boute.

This work should lead to a PhD degree granted by KU Leuven and SKEMA via the SKEMA – KU Leuven Joint Degree doctoral program “AI in OM”.

Some research keywords of this position are:

• Statistics and Econometrics
• Computer Science and Machine Learning
• Operations Research and Optimization
• Economics and Game theory

In this project, we plan to study supply chains of critical raw materials; the way in which these have developed over the past decades, the challenges they face today, and potential solutions to these bottlenecks. In addition, we will develop advanced analytical tools to provide actionable insights for original equipment manufacturers and other upstream firms.

The candidate will work on the development of analytic models, specifically using advanced econometric and machine learning methodologies and rooted on state-of-the-art Operations Management and Operations Research theory.

He/she will find a dynamic and pleasant working environment in both universities, in groups that are actively involved in scientific research at the highest international level.

The candidate will be expected to participate in seminars and conferences, be internationally mobile, and enroll in both institutes’ PhD programs.

The candidate can be asked to give guidance to Bachelor and Master students, and to be involved in teaching activities.

Profile

The candidate should have a strong interest in OM and its diverse applications.

He/she should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Operations Management, Operations Research, Business Engineering, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.

An appropriate command of written and spoken English is a requirement, and experience with at least one programming language is an asset.

Students that are currently in the final year of their Masters are especially encouraged to apply.

offer

We offer employment as a full-time doctoral scholarship for 1 year at KU Leuven, followed by 3-year employment at SKEMA Business School (provided that the candidate successfully passes first-year requirements at KU Leuven).

The tentative starting date is September 16th, 2024, depending on the availability of the candidate.

Interest

For more information please contact one of the supervisors: dr. Shumail Mazahir, mail: shumail.mazahir@skema.edu, dr. Maximiliano Udenio, mail: maxi.udenio@kuleuven.be, or dr. Robert Boute, mail: robert.boute@kuleuven.be.

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