1-year postdoc in combinatorial optimisation in Barcelona

[Alberto Santini]

We are seeking a motivated candidate for a 1-year post-doctoral position in Operations Research at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain.

Complete information: https://santini.in/academic/postdoc-position
Application form: https://forms.gle/2Y5XWquvHmKz52Bj9

== The Project ==

The researcher will be financed through the research project "Fairness and social well-being in optimisation models". The overarching theme of this project is incorporating ethical aspects into mathematical models for public resource allocation and labour organisation. Specifically, the project aims to include fairness and social well-being considerations in optimisation models through two research lines: fairness in public budget allocation models and workers' well-being in service industry optimisation models.

The researcher will join the Statistics, Probability and Machine Learning research group (https://www.upf.edu/web/statistics-group). The IP of the project is Alberto Santini, associate professor of Operational Research at Universitat Pompeu Fabra.

== Requirements ==

Candidates will have completed a PhD in Operational Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Economics, or other areas closely related to operational research and mathematical optimisation. Candidates with proven experience in at least one of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: Rostering and scheduling problems, Exact methods based on column generation, Multi-objective optimisation, Bi-level programming and Stackelberg games.

== What we offer ==

A 12-month contract with a minimum salary of around 31200 euros per year. The candidate is expected to focus solely on research and will not have any teaching or administrative duties. If they want to gain teaching experience, this can also possibly be arranged and is paid separately. The scholarship comes with funding to cover research expenses, such as travelling to conferences or stays abroad. UPF offers plenty of opportunities for career growth, including research and soft-skills seminars. The university also has a comprehensive language-learning programme.

== Timeline ==

Please complete the form as soon as possible and, in any case, before March 27. Remember to include your CV and a recommendation letter. We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews continuously. During the interviews, we will explain how to submit your application through the official university system. The contract will start at a mutually agreed date in 2026.

Best,
Alberto Santini