Applications are invited for a 3-year postdoctoral position in the area of very large scale optimization with a particular focus on Alternating Directions Method of Multipliers (ADMM) and Interior Point Methods (IPMs). The position features a 10% teaching duty.

A successful candidate will join the Edinburgh Research Group in Optimization http://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/ERGO/ and will work with Professor Jacek Gondzio on the project funded by the School of Mathematics and Oracle Labs. The position should be taken up on May 1st 2020 or shortly afterwards.

Applicants will have completed a PhD in Optimization, or a related field of computational mathematics, and will demonstrate outstanding research potential. An ideal candidate will have a documented expertise and research record in continuous optimization techniques, provable understanding of alternating directions method of multipliers and interior point methods, and will demonstrate excellent programming skills. Prior experience in development of efficient optimization software and applying it to solve very large scale constrained optimization problems would be an advantage.

The role is grade UE07 and attracts an annual salary of £33,797 to £40,322 for 35 hours each week.

Informal enquiries: Potential candidates with academic questions are encouraged to contact Professor Jacek Gondzio by email: J.Gondzio@ed.ac.uk Questions of an administrative nature should be directed to: hr@maths.ed.ac.uk

Application Procedure All applicants should apply online by clicking the apply link at the bottom of this page. The application process is quick and easy to follow, and you will receive email confirmation of safe receipt of your application. The online system allows you to submit a CV and other attachments.

Only complete applications will be considered. Candidates should read the job description before writing their application. Please upload a CV, a research statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria and add contact details of at least two referees. Applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure that their letters of recommendation are sent directly to hr@maths.ed.ac.uk and received by the closing date. We anticipate interviews will be held on 16-17th March 2020. You will be notified by email whether you have been shortlisted for interview or not.

The closing date is 5pm on 12th March 2020.