PhD in Operations Research – Decision Diagrams for Combinatorial Optimization

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Job summary

KU Leuven is recruiting for a PhD in Operations Research – Decision Diagrams for Combinatorial Optimization in Leuven. The work centers on decision diagrams for combinatorial optimization, advancing theory, algorithms and high-impact applications within KU Leuven's ORSTAT group.

The position is hosted by KU Leuven in Leuven as a doctoral research appointment, with an application deadline of 2026-10-21. Applicants should match the discipline-specific qualifications in the official vacancy and

Qualifications

• A relevant Master's degree or equivalent is expected for doctoral roles; a doctorate or equivalent research qualification is expected for postdoctoral or faculty roles.

Skills

Independent research

Scientific communication

Research collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate or equivalent

Job description

PhD in Operations Research – Decision Diagrams for Combinatorial Optimization

2026-10-21; source listing in the employer's local timezone.

About This Opportunity

KU Leuven is recruiting for PhD in Operations Research – Decision Diagrams for Combinatorial Optimization in Leuven. The work centres on decision diagrams for combinatorial optimization, with an application date of 2026-10-21.

This opportunity focuses on decision diagrams for combinatorial optimization. Advance theory, algorithms and high-impact applications of decision-diagram-based methods for combinatorial optimization in KU Leuven's ORSTAT group. It is hosted by KU Leuven in Leuven and is structured as a doctoral research position. Applicants should match the discipline-specific qualifications in the official vacancy and submit through the verified institutional recruitment route.

decision diagrams for combinatorial optimization statistics & operational research phd in operations research – decision diagrams for combinatorial optimization

Level PhD

Time Commitment Full-time

Field Decision diagrams for combinatorial optimization

Specialization Statistics & Operational Research

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Paid

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Requirements

Education

A relevant Master's degree or equivalent is expected for doctoral roles; a doctorate or equivalent research qualification is expected for postdoctoral or faculty roles.

Experience

Technical Skills

General Skills Independent research Scientific communication Research collaboration