PhD Position in Data-Driven Stochastic Optimization and Robust Algorithms at Texas Tech University Texas Tech University in United States

Texas Tech University's Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering is recruiting a fully funded PhD student for Fall 2026 under the supervision of Dr. Man Yiu (Tim) Tsang, Assistant Professor. The research focuses on data-driven stochastic optimization, distributionally robust optimization, and decomposition algorithms, with applications in finance, healthcare, and transportation. The position offers full funding, including tuition and stipend, and is ideal for candidates with strong quantitative backgrounds in industrial engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related fields. Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in optimization and analytical methods, and international students may need to provide English language test scores. The application review begins December 15, 2025, and continues on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates should email Dr. Tsang with their CV and relevant materials, using the specified subject line. For more details, visit Dr. Tsang's academic page.