Post Doctoral Fellow – Operations Management/Operations Research (Finance)
Department: Decision & Information Science
Salary: 50,000
Description:
Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.
1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.
MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.
Additional Posting Information:
The C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston is seeking applications for two post-doctoral research positions specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics. These positions will be supervised by Professor Meng Li, the Endowed C.T. Bauer Chair of AI. The initial appointment is for one year, commencing in September 2025, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. Applications will be reviewed, and decisions made on a rolling basis. The final deadline for submission is May 15, 2025.
Successful candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Business Administration or a related field prior to the position's start date. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest and expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Operations, Business Analytics, and/or Computer Science. Preference will be given to candidates with prior training in empirical research methods and machine learning, particularly in areas such as recommendation systems, algorithmic bias, and sustainability. While a record of published papers is desirable, it is not a strict requirement.
Applications should include:
(1) a detailed cover letter describing the applicant's background and qualifications for the position,
(2) a detailed research statement,
(3) a full curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.
The applicants must apply at http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/uhcareers/
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through May 15, 2025 or until the position is filled. For any questions, please contact Dr. Meng Li (mli@bauer.uh.edu).
Qualifications: Doctoral
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