Fall 2019 Two Ph.D. Positions in Operations Management at University of Colorado

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Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for its Ph.D. program in Operations Management for Fall 2019 admissions. At least two positions are available. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in optimization, analysis of algorithms, economic modeling, and/or statistics/econometrics. Proficiency in a computer programming language (C, C++, Java, Python, Matlab, or R) is strongly preferred.

Admitted students receive a full tuition waiver, a partial waiver of student health insurance costs, and stipend as long as they are in good standing with the department. Students work approximately 20 hours per week as research and/or teaching assistants in return for support. The stipend is $30,000 for the nine-month academic year. Summer research fellowships are also available. While the continuation of financial aid is contingent on satisfactory performance, most students are funded for five years. Further details about the program can be found at: http://www.colorado.edu/business/academic-programs/phd-program.

Ranked as the # 1 Happiest City in the United States in 2017, Boulder is located at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountain at an elevation of 5,430 feet (1,655 m). The city is 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Denver. It is famous for its colorful Western history. Furthermore, the city of Boulder frequently acquires top rankings in health, well-being, quality of life, education, and art. Check out the following link for details: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/north-america/united-states/happiest-cities-united-states-2017/.  

Interested candidates should find detailed information regarding the application procedure at: https://www.colorado.edu/business/phd/strategy-entrepreneurship-and-operations The deadline to apply for Fall 2019 admission is December 1, 2018.