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<p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">I'm looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join my research group at the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the

 University of Southern California (USC)</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. Below</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>are the position details</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">.</span><br>

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<p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Link to the Position: </span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(74,110,224)"><a target="_blank" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fusccareers.usc.edu%2Fjob%2Flos-angeles%2Fpostdoctoral-scholar-research-associate%2F1209%2F80407901040&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7Ccba9e8b425d7462030b808ddc2f60d17%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638881084230608157%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jLQiPvZD5leiKoVEd0HkJLCArEe0u%2FMoRgo2CeYJzl4%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/postdoctoral-scholar-research-associate/1209/80407901040" class="editor-rtfLink" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(74,110,224)">https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/postdoctoral-scholar-research-associate/1209/80407901040</a></span></strong></p>

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<p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">How to Apply: </span></strong><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Please</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>write

 to </span><a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(74,110,224)"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">kshehade@usc.edu</span></a><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>with

 a copy of your CV expressing your interest in the position before applying. </span></p>

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<p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Job Description:</span></strong><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> Prof. Karmel S. Shehadeh

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</span>h<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(7,55,99)">er </span>research group<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(7,55,99)">. H</span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">e<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(7,55,99)">r</span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>group's

 mission is to push the boundaries of the theory and applications of stochastic and (distributionally) robust optimization (SRO) and foster interdisciplinary research collaborations to address emerging real-world problems in various application domains, including

 healthcare, facility location, and transportation.</span></p>

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 industrial engineering, operations research, statistics, or machine learning and have a strong research record.</span></li><li style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Qualified candidates should have prior research and publications in optimization under uncertainty methodologies and their applications</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Preferences</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>will

 be given</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>to candidates with experience in one of the following areas: (1) stochastic and distributionally robust optimization and their applications, or

 (2) fairness in optimization and/or ML.</span></li><li style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Strong writing and verbal communication skills are<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">required</span></li></ul>

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<p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Primary Responsibilities:</span></strong><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> The Postdoctoral

 Researcher<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">is expected</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>to contribute to one or both

of the following research areas specifically: (i) develop the next generation data-driven stochastic and distributionally robust optimization methodologies, or (ii) develop advanced fairness-promoting stochastic optimization frameworks<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">.

 In</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>coordination with Prof. Shehadeh, the Researcher will lead the research team in writing manuscripts, disseminating findings at scientific meetings, preparing

 grant applications, and supporting the supervision of doctoral students.</span></p>

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<p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">A cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement (at most</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>3<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">pages),

and<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> <span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">list<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> of at least<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> 3<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> <span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">references<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">.

 Please</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>feel free to upload your application materials in a single document.</span></p>

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<p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">This<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> is a hybrid position<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">.

 The</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate will<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">be

 expected</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>to work<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">onsite</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>at

 least 2 days per week</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. This</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>position is not eligible for fully remote work. The annual base salary

 range for this position is $69,850</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. When</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern

 California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant

 funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.</span></p>

<p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Fixed-Term Employment: Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate is a 1-year fixed-term position, scheduled to end 12 months from<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> <span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">hire<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> date<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">.

 Employees</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>hired under a fixed-term agreement acknowledge that the university may change the expected end date at any time by providing a one (1) month written

notification<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. Your<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> employment may also end for other reasons consistent with university policy<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">.

 According</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>to university policy, no severance benefits<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">are

paid<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> to employees hired under a<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> <span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">fixed term<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> agreement<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">.

 When</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>you leave, your final paycheck will include pay for days<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">worked,</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>and

 for accrued and unused vacation</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. The</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>university does not pay for accrued and unused sick days upon

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<p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of

 Los Angeles</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. As</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member

 of the "Trojan Family," which<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">is comprised</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>of the

 faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. Founded</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>in 1905, the USC Viterbi

 School of Engineering<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">is named</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>for Andrew Viterbi<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">who</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>developed

 an algorithm to connect the world's citizens</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. Similarly</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">, the school, located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">and</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">international

 business in the heart of the Pacific Rim, is a hub for entrepreneurship that connects students from 64 countries</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. USC</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Viterbi

 is a pioneer in restoring sight to<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">the blind</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">; restoring memory to<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">sufferers

 of Alzheimer's</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">; and socially assistive robots to aid seniors with stroke or children with autism</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. It</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>is

 the home of the first operational quantum computing center in academia</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. Our</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">alumni</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>include

 Neil Armstrong,<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">first</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>human on the moon; A.C. Mike

 Markkula, co-founder of Apple; and Wanda Austin, former CEO of the Aerospace Corporation</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. The</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>USC Viterbi

 School<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">is consistently ranked</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>among the top graduate

 programs (U.S. News and World Report)</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. Under</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>the leadership of Dean Yannis C. Yortsos, the school helped

 re-imagine the<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">21st century</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>engineer, pioneering the

 Grand Challenge Scholars Program in schools across the globe</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">. Our</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>mission is to serve California, the

nation<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> <span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">and<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> the world<span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">.

 At</span><span style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>USC Viterbi, we call this the enabling power of Engineering.</span></p>

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