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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Postdoctoral Fellow in Optimization and Applied Mathematics Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Appointment period is three months for each of the three posts.

Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

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Hong Kong

University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Keywords

Computer Science
Mathematics
Industrial Engineering
Stochastic Programming
Nonlinear Programming
Optimisation
Statistics
Applied Mathematic

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About this position

Postdoctoral Fellow positions are available in the Department of Applied Mathematics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong.

The project is titled “Oracle complexity bounds of first-order methods for nonsmooth optimization with nonconvex function constraints”. The postdoctoral researcher will support theoretical analysis, algorithm implementation, numerical experiments, literature review, and research writing.

Research areas: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Optimization, Nonlinear Optimization, Stochastic Optimization, Algorithms, Numerical Experiments, Computer Science.

Eligibility: Applicants should hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Candidates should have no more than five years of post-qualification experience. Preference is given to applicants with a background in nonlinear/stochastic optimization and proficiency in Python or MATLAB.

Funding: A highly competitive remuneration package is offered. The appointment period is three months for each of the three posts.

Application deadline: 24 September 2026.

How to apply: Submit your application via the university job portal. For further information, contact Dr Liu Wei at [email protected] or by phone at 2766 6928.

Funding details

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Appointment period is three months for each of the three posts.

What's required

Applicants should have a doctoral degree or equivalent qualification in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science or related disciplines. Applicants must have no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in nonlinear/stochastic optimization and proficiency in Python or MATLAB.

How to apply

Apply through the Hong Kong Polytechnic University job portal using the Apply Now/View or Apply link. Interested applicants may contact Dr Liu Wei for further information by email or phone.

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