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The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at University of North Carolina, Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) invites qualified candidates to apply for one PhD position, with research focus on machine learning and data analytics. The PhD position will be supervised by Dr. Zheming Gao.

This PhD position starts in Fall 2025. Teaching & research assistantship is available for competitive candidates. We are seeking motivated candidates with a strong interest in the following research areas:

  • Robust data classification and regression;
  • Convex clustering and proximal algorithms;
  • Applications of these methodologies in healthcare and energy forecasting.

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields;
  • Knowledge in Linear Algebra, Calculus and Probability Theory;
  • Familiar with Python (Matlab or R) programming;
  • Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and passion for research.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge in Optimization, Numerical Analysis and Algorithm Design;
  • Experience with optimization solvers. (Cplex or Gurobi)

Please email CV, unofficial transcripts, and a short paragraph of personal statement to Dr. Zheming Gao.