Postdoctoral Position in Foundations of Mathematical Optimization for Artificial Intelligence

Open call at Simula:
Postdoctoral Position in Foundations of Mathematical Optimization for Artificial Intelligence

Simula is a leading Norwegian research institute known for its excellence in cutting-edge ICT with a strong track record of top evaluations, active international collaborations, and success in significant funding initiatives, including European and National RCN grants. Simula is committed to supporting talent through a variety of PhD and postdoctoral programs and provides valuable research infrastructure, such as the national HPC facility, eX3.

Position Details

• Employment: Full-time
• Application Deadline: Sun. March 15, 2026
• Salary: A minimum salary point of NOK 595 000
• Location: Department of Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing at Simula Research Laboratory (Oslo, Norway)

Simula is looking for a for a postdoctoral candidate who will be part of an interdisciplinary research environment. At Simula, the candidate will work in the research team led by Thomas M. Surowiec, which will include a PhD student working on similar topics and two international adjunct professors. A strong background in mathematics is essential. The successful candidate is expected to carry out research on one or more of the following general focus areas:
-Adaptivity and algorithmic fine-tuning techniques.
-Large-scale numerical optimization algorithms for risk-averse training.
-Quantitative stability and distributional robustness of stochastic programs.
-Asymptotic behavior of predictive energy landscapes in dynamic environments.

Application
Application with attachments must be submitted via the “Go to application form” (see official page for details). Applications submitted by email will not be considered.

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following:
-Curriculum vitae showing your educational background, work experience (in academic and/or industrial), a list of scientific publications and talks.
-Transcripts for both Bachelor and Master’s degrees
-Copy of your doctoral dissertation
-A summary of your three most important publications and why you believe them to be relevant.
-Cover letter (approximately 2 pages) outlining your motivation for applying, relevant experience and qualifications, research interests and how/why you are qualified for the position.
-Contact information of at least two references.

If you have been funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) in a previous position, you cannot apply for this job. RCN funding can only be granted for one period.

Contact
Dr. Thomas M. Surowiec, Chief Research Scientist, Deputy Director of SURE-AI

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Find more details about this open position at:
https://www.simula.no/careers/job-openings/postdoctoral-position-in-foundations-of-mathematical-optimization-for-artificial-intelligence-sure-ai

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