OPEN POSITIONS

OPEN POSITIONS [Deadline: August 14, 2026]

I am currently looking for two highly motivated Ph.D. students to join our SSRS Lab in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Missouri, starting as early as Spring 2027. The research will focus on one of the following areas:

1. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (with a particular emphasis on computer vision or image processing)

2. Large-Scale Stochastic Optimization using AI/ML

These two positions are fully funded through a combination of research and teaching assistantships, which include full tuition support, a stipend, and benefits.

Qualifications:

• M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science/Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields.

• Experience in writing and presenting academic research, such as peer-reviewed journal/conference papers or an M.S. thesis.

• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Gurobi, CPLEX, AMPL, GAMS, MATLAB, or R) and/or Proficiency with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.

• Solid understanding of computer vision/image processing or stochastic optimization.

If you are interested, please complete this survey by Friday, August 14, 2026. Note: Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Graduate Education at Mizzou

Graduate Admissions | Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering | M.S. in Industrial Engineering

Those from traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM are particularly encouraged to get in touch with Dr. Hyeong Suk Na. The University of Missouri is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.