Tenure-Track Professor in Strategic Management

Aalto University Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (Espoo, Finland) invites applications for: Tenure-Track Professor in Strategic Management

The invite is specifically aimed for applicants with research interest and expertise in the use of analytics and quantitative methods in strategic management and decision making. So a very good fit for OR people! According their own words, “The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management conducts world-class research and provides impactful education on the creation and transformation of technology-based business.”

You can read the whole application invite here.

Doctoral Candidate in Mathematical Programming and Optimisation

The System Analysis Laboratory in the Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis is looking for a candidate to develop research in the area of optimisation under uncertainty under the supervision of Prof. Fabricio Oliveira, with specific emphasis on data-driven adaptive/robust optimization and/ or stochastic programming. Areas of application are production planning and supply chain management problems; however, the specific area of application can be agreed according to the candidate background and research interests.

Preference will be given to candidates with strong knowledge in optimisation/ mathematical programming and strong programming skills. Experience in machine learning, decomposition methods, stochastic programming, and robust optimization will be greatly valued, but are not mandatory. An excellent command of English is required.

The complete description of the position and instructions for application can be found at this link.

The deadline for application is 31 May 2018.

For further information or informal enquiries, please contact Fabricio Oliveira (fabricio.oliveira@aalto.fi).

Tekoäly: ennustaja, neuvonantaja vai päätöksentekijä? -seminaari 19.4.

Suomen operaatiotutkimusseura järjestää torstaina 19. huhtikuuta 2018 seminaarin otsikolla “Tekoäly: Ennustaja, Neuvonantaja vai Päätöksentekijä?”. Seminaarissa kuullaan esitelmiä siitä, miten tekoälymenetelmiä sovelletaan yritysmaailmassa sekä akateemisessa tutkimuksessa ja mikä rooli tekoälyllä näillä sovelluksissa on. Seminaari järjestetään Säätytalolla (Snellmaninkatu 9-11, Helsinki) ja ohjelma alkaa klo 15:00. Seminaari päättyy klo 19 mennessä.

Varmistuneet esiintyjät:

“Parempia päätöksiä koneoppimisen avulla?”
FT Pekka Malo
Apulaisprofessori, Tilastotiede
Aalto-yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu

 


“Koneoppiminen teollisuusprosessien valvonnassa – hyvä neuvonantaja, ei vielä päätöksentekijä”
TkT Pekka Mild
MaintPartner

 


“Älykästä ennustamista palveluna”
DI Joona Kaivosoja
Specialist, Advanced Analytics
UPM

 


”Automaattinen päätöksenteko petatavuskaalan datamäärillä”
DI Petri Kärkäs
Senior Data Scientist
Supercell


Ilmoittautuminen seminaariin on sulkeutunut.

Seminaarin hinta on seuran jäsenille 30€ ja ei-jäsenille 100€. Opiskelijahinta on 5€ sisältäen tarjoilut tai 0€ ilman tarjoiluja. Osallistujille lähetetään maksutiedot sähköpostitse ilmoittautumisajan päätyttyä. Ilmoittautumiset pyydetään 8.4. mennessä.

TENURE TRACK -paikka avoinna Lappeenrannan Teknillisessä Yliopistossa

Sovellettavan matematiikan tenure tehtävä auki Lappeenrannan Teknillisessä Yliopistossa. Tehtävän fokus on inversio-ongelmiin liittyvässä tutkimuksessa – laitoksella on alan huippuyksikkö. Lappeenrannassa on vireä tutkimusryhmä, joka tekee talon sisällä paljon yhteistyötä mm. analytiikkaan keskittyvän tutkimusryhmän ja teknisen alan tutkimusyksiköiden kanssa. Maksamme valtakunnan parhaat palkat ja työilmapiiri on kannustava.

https://lut.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_RJ&jgid=1&jid=158

EURO 2018 -konferenssi Valenciassa: puhujat ja toinen kutsu abstrakteille

EURO 2018 -konferenssi järjestetään Valenciassa, Espanjassa, heinäkuun 8.-11.2018. Ensimmäiset puhujat on nyt julkaistu ja samalla järjestäjät esittävät toisen kutsun abstrakteille.

Lisätietoja alta löytyvästä viestistä:

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29th European Conference on Operational Research Valencia, Spain, July 8-11, 2018

http://www.euro2018valencia.com/

Abstract submission – https://www.euro-online.org/conf/euro29/

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS
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We have the great pleasure of inviting you to take part in the 29th EURO Conference to be held in Valencia, Spain, on 8-11 July, 2018.

The Scientific and Organization Committees, chaired by Greet Vanden Berghe, Rubén Ruiz and Ramón Álvarez-Valdés, are preparing a high quality scientific program and an exciting social program for the Conference.

We have pleasure in announcing the Plenary Speakers:

Cynthia Barnhart – Chancellor of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and IFORS Distinguished Lecturer

Roger Z. Ríos-Mercado – Professor of Operations Research, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), México

Gerhard Woeginger – Professor at RWTH Aachen University Chair of the Algorithms and Complexity Group

We are also pleased to announce the Keynote Speakers:

  • Carol Alexander – University of Sussex
  • Maria Antónia Carravilla – University of Porto
  • Elaine Chew – Queen Mary University of London
  • Santo Fortunato – Indiana University
  • Patrick Jaillet – MIT
  • Pinar Keskinocak – Georgia Tech
  • David Matchar – Duke-NUS Medical School
  • Dolores Romero Morales – Copenhagen Business School
  • Anita Schöbel – Universität Göttingen
  • Tamás Terlaky – Lehigh University
  • Iris Vis – University of Groningen

Many additional events and speakers will enrich the program, so please visit the webpage for updates http://www.euro2018valencia.com/

We are convinced that EURO 29 will be an excellent opportunity for the OR community to get together again in a pleasant atmosphere, and, thus, we are looking forward to meeting you in sunny Valencia, in 2018!

CALL FOR PAPERS AND SESSIONS:
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Researchers, academics, practitioners, and students interested in any branch of Operational Research, mathematical modelling or economic analysis are invited to submit abstracts or organize sessions.

Invited and contributed papers will be organized in parallel sessions. In general, sessions will be a part of the Conference streams, and streams are grouped in 25 Main Areas. The list of main areas and streams can be followed here .

Each participant may present no more than one paper at the Conference.

Abstract submission system is available online, via the Conference web page or directly here .

Abstracts: max. 1500 characters; submission deadline: March 5, 2018.

Researchers who wish to organize a stream or an invited session or contribute with a paper within an invited session should contact a Programme Committee member of the corresponding area.

MAKING AN IMPACT:
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“Making an Impact” includes a wide variety of sessions aimed at helping practitioners to do a better job. It is organized by the EURO Working Group on Practice of OR, the network for O.R. practitioners in industry, consultancy, government and beyond. It will be packed with opportunities to:

*Explore the challenges every practitioner faces, and share solutions *Try out new techniques – are they any good for you *See case studies showcasing important applications *Exchange ideas and expertise with people in similar fields *Meet leading academics and discover what they can do for you – and what you can do for them *Build your network among like-minded professionals

For more information and to get involved please see the webpage .

IMPORTANT DATES:
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Abstracts:
Abstract submission open: Friday, October 13, 2017 Abstract submission deadline: Monday, March 5, 2018

Registration:
Registration open: Friday, December 1, 2017 Early registration deadline: Friday, April 6, 2018 Author registration deadline: Friday, April 20, 2018

REGISTRATION FEES:
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Regular: 400 EUR (early); 500 EUR (late),
Student/Retired: 200 EUR (early); 300 EUR (late), Accompanying persons: 125 EUR.

Early registration ends April 6, 2018.

Please note that the Conference Gala Dinner on Tuesday is not included in the registration fee (75 euros).

Registration is available online via the Conference web page

FURTHER INFORMATION:
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For detailed information about Valencia, please, visit the Conference webpage

We look forward to welcoming you to our very exciting conference in Valencia!

Greet Vanden Berghe, Ramón Álvarez-Valdés, and Rubén Ruiz

For any further information please contact:

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT:
Address: Plaza Virgen de la Paz, 3, 46001, Valencia, Spain
Phone: (+34) 963 262 600
Email: euro2018valencia@upv.es<mailto:euro2018valencia@upv.es>
From Monday to Friday 9:00-15:00 CEST

Ralph L. Keeneyn luento Otaniemessä huomenna to 18.1. klo 16-17

On Thursday, 18 January 2018, Prof. Ralph L. Keeney will give a public lecture entitled Value-Focused Decisions at the Aalto University. This lecture is held at 16.00-17.00 in lecture hall E (Otakaari 1, Espoo) and organized within the Aalto Systems Forum Series. Prof. Keeney is very well known for his pioneering work on value-focused thinking, and his lecture will offer valuable insights to all. Coffee and opportunities for informal discussions will be available after the talk.

More information on the lecture: http://sal.aalto.fi/en/aaltosystemsforum/keeney/