Postdoctoral Associate in Management Science, Optimization, and Machine Learning at Ivey Business School Western University in Canada

Ivey Business School at Western University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate in Management Science starting Fall 2026. The position is research-focused and is led by Mehmet A. Begen and Prashant Chintapalli in the Management Science area at Ivey.

The role is a strong fit for candidates with interests in optimization, incentive design, operations research, machine learning, congestion modeling, healthcare, public service systems, queuing analysis, simulation, and related quantitative research topics. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing and new research projects and is expected to help produce publications in leading academic journals.

Eligibility highlights include a completed PhD in a quantitative field such as operations research, engineering, economics, mathematics, or computer science. The ad also emphasizes strong skills in mathematics, optimization, coding, economic modelling, writing, and communication, plus the ability to combine theoretical and empirical research methods.

The appointment is for 12 months with a strong possibility of extension for up to 12 additional months, depending on performance and funding opportunities. Salary depends on qualifications and final funding budgets.

To apply, candidates should email a cover letter, CV, research statement, sample writing pieces, and reference contact information to the listed supervisors. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Location: London, Ontario, Canada.