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PhD Student Position in Operations, Economics and Strategy Mission The Chair of Operations, Economics and Strategy (OES) at the College of Management of Technology at EPFL invites applications for a full‑time PhD student position within the EPFL doctoral school program in Management of Technology (EDMT).
We are offering a challenging full‑time PhD student position at the Chair of Operations, Economics and Strategy (OES) at EPFL.
The mission of OES is to conduct world‑class research and teaching at the intersection of operations, economics, and strategy, with a focus on organizations and their interactions.
At OES, you will have the opportunity to work on the design, analysis, and implementation of innovative models for decision‑making, economics, and operations. Research topics may include optimization, decision‑making under uncertainty, market design and pricing, operations research, dynamic systems, and strategy‑relevant applications.
Main duties and responsibilities
Develop and complete an original doctoral dissertation
Conduct independent research in close interaction with the Chair and, where appropriate, with external or industry partners
Contribute to teaching activities, including co‑supervision of student projects
Provide limited support for academic and administrative activities of the Chair
Profile
An excellent Master’s‑level degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
A strong mathematical background, including familiarity with optimization, probability, and the analysis of mathematical models
A sincere interest in business‑related, economic, and operational problems
Proficiency in English
Strong motivation for academic research, critical thinking, independence, good self‑management skills, and team spirit
Interest in a career involving research and teaching is an asset
We offer
Excellent working conditions in an international research environment
Individual and intensive supervision of your PhD project
Financial support in accordance with EPFL doctoral student conditions
The opportunity to work on rigorous, practically relevant research at the interface of operations, economics, and strategy
Informations Your application should include:
CV
Diplomas
Transcripts/grades from Bachelor’s and Master’s studies
Application deadlines:
January 15, 2027 and April 15, 2027. Applications to OES may be reviewed on a rolling basis; formal admission to EDMT requires a complete application by one of these deadlines.
Expected start date:
September 1st, 2027. An alternative start date may exceptionally be agreed upon by mutual agreement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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PhD Student Position in Operations, Economics and Strategy Mission The Chair of Operations, Economics and Strategy (OES) at the College of Management of Technology at EPFL invites applications for a full‑time PhD student position within the EPFL doctoral school program in Management of Technology (EDMT).
We are offering a challenging full‑time PhD student position at the Chair of Operations, Economics and Strategy (OES) at EPFL.
The mission of OES is to conduct world‑class research and teaching at the intersection of operations, economics, and strategy, with a focus on organizations and their interactions.
At OES, you will have the opportunity to work on the design, analysis, and implementation of innovative models for decision‑making, economics, and operations. Research topics may include optimization, decision‑making under uncertainty, market design and pricing, operations research, dynamic systems, and strategy‑relevant applications.
Main duties and responsibilities
Develop and complete an original doctoral dissertation
Conduct independent research in close interaction with the Chair and, where appropriate, with external or industry partners
Contribute to teaching activities, including co‑supervision of student projects
Provide limited support for academic and administrative activities of the Chair
Profile
An excellent Master’s‑level degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
A strong mathematical background, including familiarity with optimization, probability, and the analysis of mathematical models
A sincere interest in business‑related, economic, and operational problems
Proficiency in English
Strong motivation for academic research, critical thinking, independence, good self‑management skills, and team spirit
Interest in a career involving research and teaching is an asset
We offer
Excellent working conditions in an international research environment
Individual and intensive supervision of your PhD project
Financial support in accordance with EPFL doctoral student conditions
The opportunity to work on rigorous, practically relevant research at the interface of operations, economics, and strategy
Informations Your application should include:
CV
Diplomas
Transcripts/grades from Bachelor’s and Master’s studies
Application deadlines:
January 15, 2027 and April 15, 2027. Applications to OES may be reviewed on a rolling basis; formal admission to EDMT requires a complete application by one of these deadlines.
Expected start date:
September 1st, 2027. An alternative start date may exceptionally be agreed upon by mutual agreement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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PhD Student Position in Operations, Economics and Strategy Arbeitgeber: École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL
L'EPFL est un employeur de choix, offrant un environnement de travail international stimulant et dynamique. En tant qu'Adjoint·e du Service académique, vous aurez l'opportunité de travailler au sein d'équipes clés, favorisant la collaboration et l'amélioration continue, tout en bénéficiant de formations de qualité et d'opportunités de croissance professionnelle. Rejoindre l'EPFL, c'est s'engager dans une institution qui valorise l'excellence et l'innovation dans le domaine académique.
Kontaktdaten:
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL Recruiting-Team
