Post-Doctoral Research Visit F/M Graybox Tunneling for Multi-Objective Combinatorial Optimization: Algorithmic and HPC Perspectives

Develop and experimentally evaluate graybox tunneling algorithms for multi-objective combinatorial optimisation. Exploit variable interactions to traverse Pareto local optima, extend single-objective tunneling ideas, and study solution-level, iteration-level and concurrent-process parallelism. Build hybrid island-based search strategies and reusable software, then assess effectiveness and scaling on multicore and multi-CPU HPC systems using problems such as NK landscapes, SAT and TSP. The BONUS team appointment lasts 18 months, begins on 1 January 2027, and offers €2,788 gross per month.

PhD or equivalent and expertise in combinatorial optimisation, evolutionary computation, computational intelligence or heuristic search, or relevant HPC expertise. Submit CV, motivation and supporting documents; restricted-area clearance may be required.