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<strong>Faculty Position in Mathematical Optimization — University of Antwerp</strong></p>
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Dear colleagues,</p>
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The Department of Mathematics at the University of Antwerp (Belgium) invites applications for a <strong>full-time senior academic staff position (ZAP) in Mathematical Optimization</strong>.</p>
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We are seeking a researcher who will develop, analyze, and implement optimization methods for contemporary scientific problems and industrial applications. An interest in financial and actuarial applications is considered an asset. The successful candidate
will build an independent research line within the Applied Mathematics group, supervise PhD students and postdocs, acquire national and international funding, and teach optimization courses in the Bachelor and Master of Mathematics programmes (teaching load:
24 ECTS).</p>
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<strong>Profile</strong></p>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">PhD in Mathematics, Mathematical Engineering, Operational Research, or equivalent</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Several years of postdoctoral experience (or equivalent)</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong publication record in applied mathematics, international collaborations, and a track record in securing research funding</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Teaching experience at Bachelor and Master level</li></ul>
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The appointment level (assistant, associate, or full professor) is based on experience and qualifications. Junior candidates are typically offered a five-year tenure-track assistant professorship leading to a permanent associate professorship. The position
includes an attractive starter package: a four-year PhD project and €15,000 in consumables.</p>
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Non-Dutch speakers can teach initially in English and/or Dutch, with language support provided. Most work takes place at Campus Middelheim.</p>
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<strong>Start date:</strong> 1 January 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter) <strong>Application deadline:</strong> 16 July 2026 (midnight Brussels time)</p>
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Applications (motivation letter, ZAP application appendix, and academic CV) are submitted via the University of Antwerp online job platform.</p>
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For questions about the position, contact Prof. Tim Verdonck, Chair of the Department of Mathematics (<a class="underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="mailto:tim.verdonck@uantwerpen.be">tim.verdonck@uantwerpen.be</a>).
For questions about the application form: <a class="underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="mailto:jobs@uantwerpen.be">jobs@uantwerpen.be</a>.</p>
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Please feel free to forward to interested candidates.</p>
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Best regards, Wim Vanroose</p>
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