You have:

• a PhD in economics, operation management, computer science, electrical/computer/mechanical/industrial engineering, management science, physics/mathematics, information systems, or related fields
• experience in machine learning and AI, predictive models, optimisation, and energy systems.

Your required competences

• Strong commitment to high-quality research as well as evidence of your ability to conduct impactful work and to publish in top journals
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable with Python
• Openness, intellectual curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a willingness to be proven wrong
• Experienced in writing scientific papers
• Experienced in leading research projects.

Fixed-term contract: 24 months.

The starting date could be as early as Sept 1st , 2023 and as late as Jan 1st, 2024, depending on the availability of the candidates. It is a full-time position. We prefer that you come to the office in Rotterdam to work, but we are flexible if you prefer to work from home up to three days a week.

The conditions of employment correspond with the collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).

Salary follows standard Dutch scales for post-doc positions with small adjustments subject to training and experience.

Erasmus University has attractive employment conditions, which include a holiday allowance of 8 per cent, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3 per cent, and a considerate amount of vacation days.

EUR offers all employees an annual personal career budget which can be used to advance your skills and competences. There are lots of training, development and coaching opportunities at EUR too.

Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe's top-ranked business schools. RSM provides ground-breaking research and education furthering excellence in all aspects of management and is based in the international port city of Rotterdam - a vital nexus of business, logistics and trade. RSM's primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who can become a force for positive change by carrying their innovative mindset into a sustainable future. Our first-class range of bachelor, master, MBA, PhD and executive programmes encourage them to become critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinkers and doers. Study information and activities for future students, executives and alumni are also organised from the RSM office in Chengdu, China. www.rsm.nl

RSM is a faculty of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). EUR is an internationally oriented university with a strong social orientation in its education and research. Our scientists and students work in close collaboration with internal and external parties to solve global, social challenges, inspired by the always dynamic and cosmopolitan Rotterdam. Our mission is therefore "Creating positive societal impact". Our academic education is intensive, active and application-oriented. Our research increasingly takes place in multidisciplinary teams, which are strongly intertwined with international networks. With our research impact and thanks to the high quality of education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. The Erasmian values function as our internal compass and make Erasmus University recognizable to the outside world: engaged with society, world citizen, connecting, entrepreneurial and open-minded. www.eur.nl

Application process:

Applicants should (preferably) apply online or send their CV and cover letter to y.ghiassi@rsm.nl with subject title 'Com2Heat Post-doctoral position'. For questions about the positions, please contact Dr Yashar Ghiassi-Farrokhfal via y.ghiassi@rsm.nl.

Deadline:

The review process for applications will commence immediately and will be ongoing until the positions are filled, or until 30 July 2023, whichever comes first.