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Assistant Professor

The Department of Industrial Engineering & Operations Research (IEOR) at the University of California, Berkeley, welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor. We are searching for candidates conducting fundamental and applied research in stochastic modeling, machine learning, game theory, optimization, or operations management, with demonstrated commitment and interest in applications within risk management and financial technology (FinTech).

The successful candidate will teach courses within the professional Masters of Engineering (MEng) program at the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership, the Masters of Analytics (MAnalytics) program, and in IEOR. The position involves teaching at all levels from undergraduate courses to advanced graduate seminars, and supervision of graduate students. Teaching responsibilities will also include curriculum design and development for the Professional MEng or MAnalytics degree.

The department offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is at the forefront of research and teaching of operations research and analytics methods, as well as the advancement of quantitative solutions in the areas of healthcare, logistics and transportation, supply chains, energy, security, finance, and e-commerce. The department has strong ties with other departments in the UC Berkeley College of Engineering, and enjoys close relationships with the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society; the Haas School of Business; and the department of Mathematics. To learn more about IEOR and its programs, please visit IEOR Department website.

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