Posted: 27-Jun-23

Location: MI

Salary: Open

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Internal Number: 876902

A Postdoctoral Scholar position is available in the fields of operations and supply chain management. The position is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The postdoctoral scholar is expected to conduct empirical and analytical research in retail and food supply chains. The successful candidate will primarily work with Dr. Stanley Lim from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University.

This position is contingent upon completion of your Ph.D. degree and receipt of appropriate employment authorization from the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The appointee will be responsible for 1) conducting research and taking leadership in writing research papers, reports, and grant proposals; including delivering three projects funded by the grant, and 2) developing collaboration with other research teams and industry partners. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of an extension for additional years. The expected start date for this position is April 1, 2024.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate

• If PhD is not in hand, dissertation defense must be completed.
• Ph.D. in Operations Management, Management Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Economics, or related field is a minimum requirement.
• Advanced knowledge in causal inference and use of econometric tools and statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, Python) to conduct research using secondary and primary data.
• Good writing and presentation skills.

• Advanced knowledge of, and demonstrably significant experience with mathematical modeling, optimization algorithms and software (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi), and data analytics using computer programming software (e.g., R, Python, Matlab).

• Current/Up-to-date full curriculum vitae
• Sample research papers (published, accepted, and/or working)
• Contact information of two references (please include email addresses and phone numbers).

https://broad.msu.edu/supply-chain-management/

Ranked #1 in US News and World Report, the Supply Chain Management Department (http://supplychain.broad.msu.edu/ ) is the home of internationally recognized faculty who are among the most accomplished scholars and teachers. The department offers a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, an MS in Supply Chain Management, and Ph.D’s in both Logistics Management, and Operations & Sourcing Management. The department contributes heavily to the Executive and Full-time MBA programs, online certificate programs, and is very active in executive education programs.

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

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