PhD Student Position in Operations, Economics and Strategy — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 40 days ago
Full description
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
- Motivation letter
- Diplomas
- Transcripts/grades from Bachelor’s and Master’s studies
To be eligible for a PhD at EPFL, candidates must be admitted to an EPFL doctoral school program. For this position, candidates should also apply to the EPFL EDMT Doctoral School : https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/edmt-management-of-technology/edmt-how-to-apply/
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.
Questions about this listing
What salary does EPFL offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Lausanne is CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by EPFL. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does EPFL offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Vaud's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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