Postdoc in Operations Research for Health Care (1.5 year)

The Discrete Mathematics and Optimisation group (https://www.tudelft.nl/ewi/over-de-faculteit/afdelingen/applied-mathematics/discrete-mathematics-optimization) of the Delft Institute of Applied Mathematics (DIAM) at TU Delft is looking for a postdoctoral researcher on the topic of Operations Research for Health Care.

The research topic can be tailored to your interests, but should consider the incorporation of uncertainty when scheduling multiple resources. The operations research techniques that can be used vary from simulation, integer linear programming, stochastic programming, robust optimization, metaheuristics, Markov decision processes, and machine learning. The health application can be related to the operating room, radiotherapy treatment preparation or patient care pathway. If preferred, the project can be done in close collaboration with the Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam.

The appointment is for the duration of 1.5 years. The preferred starting date is March 2024 with some flexibility.

You will have the opportunity to focus on your research, but there is also the possibility to teach or supervise students.       

The successful candidate is expected to hold a PhD in mathematics, econometrics or closely related field by the start of the appointment and should have a strong affinity or experience within the application field of health care.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

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