Research Project “Cutting, packing, lot-sizing, scheduling, routing, location and their integration in industrial and logistics settings”, supported by São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) offers one post-doctoral fellowship.

This opportunity is to work with the Systems Modeling and Optimization Group of the Mathematics Department (DM) at São Paulo State University (UNESP) campus Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil, under the supervision of Prof. Silvio Alexandre de Araujo and co-supervision Profa Adriana Cristina Cherri. The project aims to review the relevant literature, propose an integer programming formulation for the two-dimensional guillotine cutting stock problem, develop and implement solution methods, including heuristic procedures and/or exact algorithms, and evaluate the performance of the proposed strategies through computational experiments.

REQUIREMENTS:
The post-doctoral candidate should have experience in operations research techniques, including optimization mathematical modelling, linear and integer programming. It is desirable previous knowledge in formulations and solution approaches for two-dimensional cutting stock problems. Candidates must have some experience with programming languages, preferably C, C++, or Python. Strong academic performance during undergraduate and/or graduate studies is expected, with no course failures. Full-time dedication to the fellowship is required. The PhD degree must be in areas related to combinatorial optimization or operations research and must have been obtained no more than seven years ago.

The selection will be based on the candidates' curriculum and their potential to contribute to this project, as well as to the associated FAPESP Thematic Project"

APPLICATION:
Applicants must apply by January 15th, 2027.

The following documents are required:
* Curriculum vitae with a list of publications and previous experience.
* Complete academic records (academic transcript).
* A cover letter for your application.
* A letter of recommendation.

The selected candidate will receive a Post-Doctoral scholarship from FAPESP (BR$ 12.570,00 approximately US$2,500.00 per month tax free), besides additional funds of 10% of the annual value of the scholarship to cover expenses directly related to the research activity. In addition, a relocation allowance is provided as follows:

For relocations of 50 km or more and less than 350 km:

- An additional monthly scholarship payment. For relocations of 350 km or more:
- An additional monthly scholarship payment; and
- Coverage of ground and/or economy-class air transportation expenses for the fellow, spouse, and dependents.

There is also a possibility for an extra grant for a Research Internship Abroad (RIA) (https://fapesp.br/en/bepe).

More information about FAPESP's post-doctoral scholarships are available at https://fapesp.br/en/postdoc

All the documents and queries must be sent electronically to Prof. Silvio Alexandre de Araujo: silvio.araujo@unesp.br using 'Grant 2027 PD/FAPESP - UNESP' as the subject.