Post Doc Research Scholar (Post Doc)
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- NC State University
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- Raleigh, NC
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Job Details
PG191326PD
Position Number:00111051
Position Type:Post Doc
FLSA:Exempt
Department ID:140601 - Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Department:140601 - Fitts Dept Indust & Syst Engr
Job City & State:Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:Professor Shashaani needs a postdoctoral research scholar to assist with ongoing research on stochastic derivative-free optimization. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Design and analysis of algorithms for nonlinear optimization algorithms that use noisy simulation outputs to handle high-dimensionality, constraints, and nonsmoothness
- Implementation of developed algorithms in code using Python and Julie, version control and documentation with GitHub
- Analysis of computational experiments to evaluate algorithm performance with different testbeds using high-performance computing
- Preparing manuscripts for publication and reports and other proposals for the funding agencies
- Presenting findings at relevant conferences or seminars
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Execution and analysis of computational experiments to evaluate performance using high-performance computing
- Preparing manuscripts for publication
- Presenting findings at relevant conferences
Up to $5,000 relocation assistance and $3,000 travel support for national and international conferences.Other Work/Responsibilities:
- Assistance with mentoring PhD students in the research group or with teaching tasks
- Participation in developing proposals for outside research funding
8:00am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday (hybrid)
Department Required Skills:- Thorough understanding of optimization methodology for nonlinear optimization problems, particularly constrained optimization of nonconvex problems
- Thorough familiarity with probability theory and analysis of stochastic processes
- Thorough familiarity with implementing optimization algorithms using Python or Giulia and familiarity with GitHub platforms
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience developing, implementing and analyzing large-scale computational experiments
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:
Ph.D or equivalent doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a related field,
no more than 2 years from receipt of application.
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?:No
Commercial Driver's License Required?:No
Anticipated Hiring Range:$65,000
Job Open Date:09/09/2024
Quick Link:https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/207910
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