Applications are invited for PhD studies in Optimization and Operational Research at the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh for the academic year 2025-2026. A degree in mathematics or operational research is not an application requirement. Our PhD students have backgrounds in engineering, mathematics, computer science, business, physical sciences, or related fields.
The School of Mathematics offers several fully funded PhD studentships each year. Students receiving School funding are awarded a competitive stipend equivalent to UKRI stipend rates (£19,237 per year for the current academic year) for a period of 4 years plus tuition fee waiver. All applications received by January 20, 2025, will receive full consideration for funding. Later applications will be considered until all positions are filled.
Why Study Optimization and Operational Research in Edinburgh?
The Optimization and Operational Research Group<https://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/school-of-mathematics/research/data-decisions/optimization-and-operational-research/people> in the School of Mathematics is an international leader in the mathematical and computing aspects of optimization and operational research, core elements of Data Science, with members of high repute, as evidenced by Editorial Board Memberships in major international journals, international research awards, fellowships, and other peer recognitions, and memberships of prestigious international societies. The group members collaborate with several research groups in the UK and overseas and are actively engaged in collaborations with industry and government.
Research Areas
1. Computational Optimization and Applications
2. Continuous Optimization
3. Decision Making under Uncertainty
4. Future Energy Networks
5. Integer and Combinatorial Optimization
Further Information and Application Requirements
For further information on our PhD programme and application process, please visit
https://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/school-of-mathematics/research/data-decisions/optimization-and-operational-research/phd-opportunities
For queries, please send an e-mail to Dr Merve Bodur, our PhD representative, at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
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