Do you want to shape the future of optimization and make a positive impact on society?
We are looking for early-career scientists looking to build a career in applied research.
SINTEF is one of Norway's most preferred employers and is one of Europe’s largest research institutes, with a more than 75-year history of working with the purpose of “technology for a better society”. Within SINTEF Digital, the Optimization group is looking for a new colleague.
We are a team of 12 researchers and software engineers, and one of seven groups within the Department of Mathematics and Cybernetics. Our forte is developing optimization methods, software, and services. Our expertise is recognized internationally, and we have a significant 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.
Who are you?
- You are highly motivated, not only by scientific advances and publication, but also by the opportunity to see the results being put into practice and making a difference
- You are probably early in your career, although you may have experience from industry or academia
- You hold a master or PhD in optimization/operations research or a related field
- Theoretical or practical experience in discrete optimization, project management and/or programming
- You enjoy complicated challenges and have demonstrated ability in complex problem solving
- You enjoy programming and the challenge of tackling real-world problems
- You love learning and sharing your knowledge with your colleagues, and are a good team player
- You are curious and innovative with a proactive attitude
- You have the ability to plan, coordinate resources and meet deadlines
- You are willing to learn Norwegian or already master the language
SINTEF can offer
- Unique opportunities for professional and personal growth
- Well-established national and international scientific and industrial networks
- Challenging research tasks in a team of experts
- A varied and flexible working day
- A work environment with skillful, experienced, and creative colleagues
- A good social climate and a large degree of autonomy
- Language training for international candidates
- Competitive salary (subject to qualifications)
- Particularly good pension and insurance schemes, welfare schemes
At SINTEF, we value diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply to our available positions. To contribute to greater gender balance in STEM research fields, we particularly encourage women to apply for this position.
