JOB -- PhD position in Operations Research
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The LIDAM invites applications for a PhD position in Operations Research, starting in October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The doctoral candidate will:
• Complete PhD-level coursework within the doctoral programme at UCLouvain.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research in operations research, under the supervision of faculty
members at UCLouvain.
• Develop original research questions and carry out theoretical and numerical analyses using suitable
methods in operations research and applied mathematics.
• Prepare and complete a PhD dissertation, with the objective of producing research suitable for
publication in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at international conferences and academic seminars.
• Contribute, to a limited extent, to teaching or dissemination activities related to the PhD project.
Applicants should have:
• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field,
with a strong quantitative orientation.
• Solid training in mathematical optimization.
• Strong interest in energy systems and markets.
• Experience with numerical, computational, or simulation-based methods.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international research environment.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Applications received by 15 May 2026 will receive full consideration.