[Opt-Net] PhD Position

[Martin Schmidt]

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Research assistant at the interface of mathematical optimization and
energy economics (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
and/or Trier University)

In the DFG Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 154 “Mathematical
Modelling, Simulation and Optimization using the Example of Gas
Networks”, the position of a research assistant is to be filled
starting from March 2021 on. Remuneration is based on salary group E
13 TV-L (75%) and the position is filled for an initial period of 16
months. An extension is possible.

The PhD student will do research at the interface of mathematical
optimization, equilibrium modeling, and theoretical economics with
applications to energy markets and to gas markets, in particular. A
rigorous mathematical modeling of today’s liberalized energy markets
leads to multilevel mixed-integer nonlinear optimization problems that
are extremely challenging both from a theoretical as well as from a
computational point of view. In this context, the work’s focus will be
- on mathematical modeling of multilevel equilibrium problems for energy markets,
- on the theoretical analysis of these models,
- on the development of tailored solution methods for their resolution, and
- on the economic analysis and interpretation of the results to obtain
insights on real-world markets.

The applicant is expected to enjoy working in an interdisciplinary and
international team. The work will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Martin
Schmidt (Trier University, Mathematics) and Prof. Dr. Veronika Grimm
(FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Economics) who jointly lead the CRC subproject
on “Multilevel mixed-integer nonlinear optimization for gas
markets”. The main location and affiliation of the applicant can be
either Trier or Nürnberg. The willingness to spend research visits at
the other location is expected. We expect a solid background in
applied mathematical optimization, the capability to work
independently, to be reliable, and to have excellent English language
skills. The opportunity for a doctorate is given.

The prerequisite for employment is a university degree in mathematics.

The Chair of Economic Theory at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and the Chair of
Nonlinear Optimization at Trier University are committed to promote
equity, diversity, and inclusion within the research
team. Applications from female scientists are particularly welcomed,
as well as applications from visible minorities, people with any
gender identity, people with disabilities, and people from
economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Applications with the usual documents (letter of motivation,
curriculum vitae, certificates and, if applicable, a list of
publications) in a single PDF are requested via e-mail to Martin
Schmidt (martin.schmidt at uni-trier.de) or to Veronika Grimm
(veronika.grimm at fau.de).