LEDIG STILLING VED SINTEF

Research scientists - Optimization

Deadline: 28.02.2021

SINTEF

SINTEF is one of Europe's largest research organisations, with multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of technology, the natural sciences and the social sciences. SINTEF is an independent foundation and has conducted contract research and development projects for the private and public sectors since 1950. SINTEF has 2000 employees from 75 countries and annual revenues of three billion Norwegian kroner.

Vision: Technology for a better society

Do you want to develop optimization methods and technology for a better society in one of Europe's most exciting research institutes?

SINTEF is one of Norway's most recognized brands. It has today grown into one of Europe's largest independent research institutes. Our reputation and growth are a result of the innovations and solutions we have developed for our customers and for society. Our vision is "technology for a better society", and this has been the foundation of all our business for over 70 years. The UN Sustainability goals are an important and natural part of everyday life in SINTEF and we report our work in this field in our own annual sustainability report.

SINTEF Digital is a leading research institute that develops the ICT solutions of the future in key areas of society. The institute works closely with industry and delivers research-based competence and technology for the development of systems, products and services within all aspects of ICT.

The Optimization group at SINTEF Digital is looking for professional and dedicated research scientists. The group currently consists of 20 researchers and software engineers. It is one of eight groups within the Department of Mathematics and Cybernetics. We develop optimization methods, software, and services. Our expertise is at an international level and have a good publication record. The group conducts basic and applied research on discrete optimization, mainly within planning, scheduling, routing, sequencing, design, and timetabling. Our application areas include transport, maintenance, healthcare, sports, energy, construction and architecture. As requirements vary regarding solution accuracy and response time, the group covers the full range of methods for solving discrete optimization problems: exact methods, decomposition, as well as approximation methods based on metaheuristics or matheuristics.

We develop our own software libraries that have been refined and extended over many years and contain a variety of solution methods, but we also utilize commercial solvers. Our results are exploited, either through existing solution vendors, spin-off companies, or directly by the end users. Our revenues come from users in industry and the public sector, often supported by Norwegian or EU funding agencies. The group is internationally renowned both in industry and academia. We publish actively, also in top level scientific journals.

We are looking for research scientists that will strengthen our group. The candidates should be highly motivated for applied research, not only by scientific advances and publication, but also by the opportunity to see the results being put into practice and making a difference. Most of our projects are in direct collaboration with key stakeholders in industry and the public sector, but we also have basic research projects with less user involvement.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with a PhD or MSc in applied mathematics, operations research, computer science, or a related field. Fluency in English is expected, along with good communication and presentation skills. Moreover, you should be curious, innovative, have a proactive attitude, and be a good team player.

Expertise

We seek candidates with expertise in:

  • Discrete optimization
  • Project management
  • Programming

We offer

  • Focus on good management and development of leader talents
  • Unique opportunities for professional and personal growth
  • A varied and flexible working day in what has been named Norway's most attractive employer for a number of years
  • Challenging research tasks in a team of internationally renowned experts
  • Well-established national and international scientific and industrial networks
  • A work environment with skillful, experienced, and creative colleagues, 60 % have a PhD.
  • A good social climate, a large degree of autonomy
  • Competitive salary (subject to qualifications)
  • Particularly good pension and insurance schemes, welfare schemes

Duration

We offer permanent positions. Start date: as soon as possible.

Only electronic applications through SINTEF's vacant Positons webpage will be processed. Email applications will be ignored.

Welcome to SINTEF as who you are and who you want to become!

Apply for position

Questions regarding the position:

  • Geir Hasle (Acting Research Manager), +47 930 58 703, geir.hasle@sintef.no

Homepage: www.sintef.com

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