Fully Funded PhD in Stochastic Optimization & OR Research

International Academic Center; West Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, invites applications for fully funded PhD positions in the Operations Research area within the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering.

The group focuses on adaptive stochastic optimization with rigorous guarantees, exploring high-probability analysis and algorithms for nonlinear problems with potential applications in machine learning and healthcare. Ideal candidates have a strong background in mathematics, probability/statistics, and optimization.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mathematics, probability/statistics, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Research in stochastic optimization methods with rigorous guarantees.
• Develop adaptive algorithms for nonlinear problems with potential machine learning and healthcare applications.

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, invites applications for fully funded PhD positions in the Operations Research area within the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering.

The group focuses on adaptive stochastic optimization with rigorous guarantees, exploring high-probability analysis and algorithms for nonlinear problems with potential applications in machine learning and healthcare. Ideal candidates have a strong background in mathematics, probability/statistics, and optimization.