Operations research: Postdoctoral position

IÉSEG School of Management invites applications for a 6-month fully funded postdoctoral position in Operations Research on its Paris campus starting in September 2026 . He/She/They will be a part of the Department of “Operations Management”.

ABOUT IÉSEG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

IÉSEG holds the “triple crown” of international accreditations (AACSB, AMBA & EQUIS) and is a member of the “Conférence des Grandes Écoles”. The School offers Bachelor, Master and Post-Graduate Degrees as well as Executive Education programs. IÉSEG is also one of the leading French business schools in terms of research. The IÉSEG Research Center is accredited by the French CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research). Our Lille Campus is in the heart of Northern France (within the triangle made up by London, Paris and Brussels), and our Paris Campus is located in the biggest European business district of “La Défense”. More information on the school can be found here:

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Operations Management department consists of around 20 members who teach and conduct research in the areas of Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Management, Project Management, Product Development and Revenue Management. Our diverse body of permanent professors have recently published articles in in top-tier refereed international journals such as European Journal of Operational Research, Production and Operations Management, International Journal of Production Economics, Journal of the Operational Research Society and Expert Systems with Application, among other. In addition to their research output, our professors have secured competitive research funding and grants across multiple areas. A detailed overview of our dynamic faculty, showcasing their expertise and achievements, can be found here: Operations Management Department

ABOUT THE POSITION

The appointment is for 6 months starting in September 2026 in Paris (on the campus of IÉSEG School of Management), with the possibility of one 6-month extension. Gross salary will be competitive with other European research and academic institutions.

The selected candidate will join a small research team to conduct high-quality research and is expected to collaborate with the team to advance research on robust optimization models addressing the social cost of carbon and facility location problems. To this end, the postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with Professor Ronald McGarvey ( Click here for profile ), Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management.

The candidate would collaborate with Professor McGarvey and his research team, applying the concepts of robust optimization to specific problems related to a global analysis of the Social Cost of Carbon and to a study of the robustness of alternative facility location modeling approaches, . He/She/They will receive regular mentorship and be expected to disseminate research by submitting academic manuscripts to top management journals such as Management Science or European Journal of Operational Research . In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to exchange with an international network of scholars specializing in the area of operations research.

The selected candidate is expected to:

• hold a PhD in operations research, economics, or a related discipline.

• have a solid research background in mathematical programming (e.g., linear programming) and robust optimization

• have a proven research track record, ideally with research articles published (or accepted) in ABS Category 3 and 4 journals

• be fluent in English.

Professional experience and knowledge of French are a plus, but not a requirement.

Finally, we are looking for candidates who embody our core values of A ccomplishment, R esponsibility, I ntegrity, S olidarity, and E ngagement, and fit our diverse and international culture in which over 50 nationalities are represented. IÉSEG places tremendous value on diversity and inclusion, and we therefore encourage applications from all backgrounds. Underrepresented groups in academia (notably women, minority ethnic groups, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with a (non-)visible disability, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and/or economically developing countries) are particularly encouraged to apply, as we are highly committed to ensuring that IÉSEG reflects and benefits from the diversity present in society.

WORKING AT IÉSEG

At IÉSEG, we are committed to providing a supportive and engaging work environment. To new faculty members (and their partner), we offer a wide range of resources to help them integrate into the country, culture and school, such as individualized French language courses, a relocation allowance, and housing search assistance. Moreover, all faculty members have access to a competitive salary, as well as benefits such as French social security, a complementary health insurance, meal vouchers, a profit-sharing plan, and a contributory pension scheme. Finally, the school provides resources for research (e.g., funding for conferences and data collection) and offers competitive financial bonuses for high quality international peer-reviewed research publications.

JOIN IÉSEG!

When applying, please upload a single pdf file merging the following documents:

• Cover letter (including a statement that describes the candidate’s qualifications and motivation to work in our group)

• Updated CV

• A research statement

• Two representative papers

• Names, affiliations, and email addresses of referees

• Two recommendation letters should be sent separately by the referees to the following email address: [email protected]

For any further question, you may contact [email protected] . Please note that applications received by email will not be reviewed .

APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND PROCESSED UPON RECEIPT UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.