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PhD Position in Operations Research at Erasmus School of Economics

Erasmus University Rotterdam is offering a PhD Position in Operations Research through the Erasmus School of Economics. This scholarship aims to support outstanding students in pursuing advanced research in operations research, focusing on topics such as Mixed Integer Linear Programming and Combinatorial Optimization.

The PhD scholarship at Erasmus University Rotterdam is open to all nationalities and requires applicants to have a background in operations research, computer science, mathematics, or industrial engineering. Candidates should preferably hold an MPhil or Research Master’s degree and have excellent academic records.

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Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a public university in the Netherlands that was established in 1913. It is one of the top universities in the country, ranked #72 in the world and #4 in the Netherlands by The Times Higher Education 2023. EUR offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across 7 faculties, including business, management, economics, law, and data science. The university is known for its international focus, with over 150 nationalities represented among its student body.

Application Deadline: 1 July 2024

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Department: Erasmus School of Economics
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: €2,770 – €3,539 monthly salary
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: Any
  • The award can be taken in: the Netherlands

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Operations Research within the Erasmus School of Economics.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • A background in operations research, computer science, mathematics, or industrial engineering.
    • Preferably an MPhil or Research Master’s degree.
    • Excellent academic results in bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
    • Strong motivation for scientific research.
    • Valid GRE General Test results, scoring in the top 10% in the quantitative section.
    • Proficiency in English (TOEFL iBT score of 100 or IELTS score of 7.5).
    • Two academic reference letters.
    • Advanced knowledge in Mixed Integer Linear Programming and Combinatorial Optimization.
    • Advanced programming skills in languages like C, C#, C++, or JAVA.
    • Experience with MILP solvers like CPLEX or Gurobi.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Erasmus University application portal, ensuring all required documents are included.

Benefits

The PhD position offers a monthly salary ranging from €2,770 to €3,539, excellent working conditions, paid leave, holiday pay, end-of-year bonus, career development opportunities, and various additional benefits.

For more details, visit the official scholarship page.

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