The Optimization in Engineering Center OPTEC at K.U. Leuven (Belgium) invites highly motivated young interdisciplinary researchers with a solid background in numerical mathematics and computer science to apply for one of the following four PhD positions:

I) Sequential Convex Programming Algorithms for Nonlinear Semidefinite Programming
II) Large Scale and PDE Constrained Real-Time Optimization Algorithms
III) Fast Model Predictive Control Applications in Mechatronic Systems
IV) Shape Optimization of Mechanical Parts under Inertia Loading

Besides a competitive salary we offer a stimulating research environment within our young but growing “Center of Excellence on Optimization in Engineering”, OPTEC, which encompasses groups from four different departments of K.U. Leuven [Electrical Engineering (ESAT-SCD), Mechanical Engineering (MECH-PMA), Chemical Engineering (CHEM-BioTec) and Computer Science (CS-NATW)]. OPTEC combines altogether 20 professors, 12 postdocs, and more than 60 PhD students that jointly work on bringing state-of-the-art optimization methods together with real-world engineering applications.

For more information, see http://homes.esat.kuleuven.be/~optec/

The beautiful university town Leuven with its well reputed old university is located in the heart of Europe, 14 minutes from Brussels Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Brussels.

Electronic applications including a CV, a list of publications, names of two possible references, and a brief description of your research interests are most welcome. Please send them until June 21, 2007 to: jobs-at-optec@esat.kuleuven.be.