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University of Southern California · 3 weeks ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$70K/yr - $70K/yr

The University of Southern California is a world-class research university located in downtown L.A. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to research in stochastic and distributionally robust optimization methodologies and advanced fairness promoting frameworks. The role involves leading a research team, writing manuscripts, disseminating findings, and supervising doctoral students.

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Responsibilities

Develop the next generation data-driven stochastic and distributionally robust optimization methodologies
Develop advanced fairness promoting stochastic optimization frameworks
Lead the research team in writing manuscripts
Disseminating findings at scientific meetings
Preparing grant applications
Supporting the supervision of doctoral students

Qualification

Stochastic optimizationDistributionally robust optimizationMachine learningOperations researchStatisticsResearch writingVerbal communication

Required

Doctorate degree in industrial engineering, operations research, statistics, or machine learning
Strong research record
Prior research and publications in optimization under uncertainty methodologies and their applications
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
A cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Research statement (at most 3 pages)
List of at least 3 references

Preferred

Experience in stochastic and distributionally robust optimization and their applications
Experience in fairness in optimization and/or ML

Company

University of Southern California

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University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
dateFounded in 1880
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.usc.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$19.64M
Key Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant

Leadership Team

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David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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