Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Operations Research and Decision Science
Join UCL’s School of Management to advance privacy-preserving synthetic data generation and strategic information design in high-stakes healthcare and market settings.
Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers with expertise in operations research, game theory, mechanism design, or optimization, passionate about applying advanced analytical methods to privacy-preserving data and strategic market design.
Overview
This postdoctoral position at UCL’s School of Management offers researchers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge work in synthetic data generation and strategic information design. The role involves developing privacy-preserving data methods for healthcare decision-making under uncertainty and exploring how firms and platforms can strategically use information and assortment to improve market outcomes. Based at the Canary Wharf campus, the position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in operations research, game theory, or related fields, seeking to apply advanced analytical techniques to real-world challenges. The 12-month fixed-term contract provides a flexible start date from January 2027, with a focus on high-impact research in healthcare operations and market design.
What you'll do
- Develop new methods for generating privacy-preserving synthetic data that support operational decision-making in high-stakes healthcare settings.
- Conduct research on strategic information disclosure and mechanism design in markets with private information.
- Investigate dynamic information and assortment policies in time-sensitive markets where customer behavior evolves.
- Collaborate with supervisors to advance research agendas in synthetic data generation and market design.
- Publish findings in high-impact academic journals and present research at conferences.
- Contribute to teaching and mentoring activities within the School of Management.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Operations Research, Operations Management, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or near completion with formal award pending start date)
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and collaboration
Instruction: English
- Advanced knowledge of optimization methods or game theory
- Experience with formal proofs and mathematical modeling
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in economic theory and mechanism design
- Experience with high-stakes decision-making under uncertainty
- PhD must be awarded or near completion before the employment start date (appointment at Research Assistant Grade 6B if PhD pending)
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-26
Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter specifying the research agenda they intend to pursue, and a research plan outlining how they will meet the post’s duties. Writing samples demonstrating expertise in optimization, game theory, or mechanism design are also required. Apply through the UCL jobs portal.
- CV
- Cover letter specifying research agenda and plan
- Writing samples (e.g., research papers or reports)
- Proof of PhD award or confirmation of pending completion
Contact
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