PhD position in Consumer Behavior analysis: integrating AI, IoT, and conceptual modeling

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Business Analytics, Business Process Management (BPM), Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python Programming, R Programming

Job Description

The candidate will work on the development of Machine Learning and optimization techniques to make supermarket operations more sustainable. He/she will find a dynamic and pleasant working environment in both universities, in groups that are actively involved in scientific research at the highest international level.

Some research keywords of this PhD position are:

• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Conceptual Modelling
• Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)
• Machine Learning
• Consumer Behavior

The candidate will be expected to participate in seminars and conferences, be internationally mobile, and enroll in both institutes' PhD programs. The candidate can be asked to give guidance to Bachelor and Master students, and to be involved in teaching activities.

Profile

The candidate should have a strong interest in Machine Learning and its diverse applications. He/she should preferably hold a Master's degree in Business Engineering, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. An average annual result of ”distinction” during the university education is required, as is a very decent knowledge of written and spoken English. Good programming skills in Python and/or R are an asset. Students who are currently in the final year of their Masters are especially encouraged to apply.

offer

We offer employment as a full-time doctoral scholarship for 1 year at KU Leuven (Belgium), followed by 3-year employment at SKEMA Business School (France), provided that the candidate successfully passes first-year requirements at KU Leuven.

The tentative starting date is September 2024, but there is flexibility depending on the availability of the candidate.

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Interest

For more information please contact Dr. Mar í a Olmedilla Fernandez (maria.olmedillafernandez@skema.edu) and Dr. Estefan í a Serral Asensio (estefania.serralasensio@kuleuven.be).

You can apply for this job no later than March 22th, 2024, via the link KU Leuven Jobsite. Applications via any other way will not be considered. When applying, you must upload your transcripts, two recommendation letters, motivation letter and CV in pdf format. In the motivation letter, you should specifically indicate why you are the right person for the vacant position. You can also upload a publication list, photo, and/or other attachments.

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