Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

A full-time postdoctoral research associate is sought for a project on “developing new graphical solution methods for mixed-integer nonlinear programs” under the direction of Danial Davarnia at Iowa State University. This individual will contribute to developing fundamental solution techniques for mixed-integer nonlinear programs based on decision diagrams, using the developed techniques to solve application problems, and testing the solution performance in comparison with modern solvers

Required Minimum Qualifications:

A PhD in industrial engineering, operations research, or a related field is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with formulating and solving integer and nonlinear programs
• Knowledge of network optimization and cutting plane methods
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming as well as solvers such as CPLEX/Gurobi

Proposed Start Date:
July 1, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
February 27, 2023

Posting Close Date:
March 19, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R11150