Postdoc in Optimization
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Work assignments
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will conduct research on the theoretical foundations of mathematical optimization, as well as its applications to emerging challenges in machine learning and engineering. You will write and submit research articles to peer-reviewed journals and/or conferences and present your findings at national and international conferences and workshops. This position offers the opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating environment and to contribute to a deeper understanding of the foundations of optimization and their role in modern applications.
The position is funded by WASP (Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program). WASP | Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program which is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems. The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Swedish industry.
As postdoc, you will principally carry out research. A certain amount of teaching may be part of your duties, up to a maximum of 20% of working hours.
Qualifications
To be qualified to take employment as postdoc, you must have been awarded a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This degree must have been awarded at the latest by the point at which LiU makes its decision to employ you.
It is considered advantageous if your doctoral degree is no older than three years at application deadline for this job. If there are special reasons for having an older doctoral degree – such as taking statutory leave – then these may be taken into consideration.
We are looking for someone with a PhD in mathematics, operations research, data science, or a related field. We also think you have a strong mathematical background and knowledge of optimization, particularly in areas such as complexity theory, high-order methods, acceleration techniques, and stochastic optimization. Additional knowledge of machine learning and experience with programming in Python and PyTorch would be considered an advantage.
You are experienced in conducting independent research and highly motivated to develop novel nonlinear optimization techniques and to deepen the understanding of their mathematical foundations. Additionally, your problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively with others are highly valued. You must also demonstrate proficiency in communicating and conducting research in English.
The employment
This employment is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years. The employment is full-time.
Starting by agreement.
Salary and employment benefits
The university applies individual salaries.
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Union representatives
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Application procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button. Your application must be received no later than 9 April, 2026.
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.
Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application.
Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University.
In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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