Department of Decision Sciences

THREE TENURE-­TRACK POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DECISION SCIENCES

The Department of Decision Sciences at HEC Montréal is seeking highly qualified applicants for
three full-­time, tenure-­‐track positions in decision sciences beginning June 1, 2019. Ranks will be
commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department of Decision Sciences at HEC Montréal (www.hec.ca/mqg) offers a stimulating
environment with 26 professors and 4 full-­time lecturers. The faculty members are specialized in
Financial Engineering, Operations Research and Statistics. They are participating in the activities
of internationally recognized research centers (CIRRELT [www.cirrelt.ca], CRM
[www.crm.umontreal.ca], GERAD [www.gerad.ca] and MILA mila.quebec]) and contribute to the
mission of the IVADO institute for data-­driven value creation (www.ivado.ca).

HEC Montréal is a world-­class business school. The School offers undergraduate programs as
well as graduate degrees, an MBA, an EMBA, an MSc and a PhD in administration. Courses are
mainly taught in French but also in English and Spanish. The MSc program offers several
specializations including: Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Financial Engineering.
The PhD program is offered jointly with McGill University, Concordia University and UQÀM, and
includes specializations in Data Science, Financial Engineering, and Management Science.

Minimum qualifications – Candidates must:

• Have completed or nearly completed a PhD in Computer Science, Financial Engineering,
Operations Research, Statistics, or in a related field. We encourage in particular applicants
with experience in high-­frequency data, high-­dimensional problems, and/or machine
learning, with applications to Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Financial
Engineering.

• Show excellent potential in research, an aptitude to supervise students at the MSc and
PhD levels, and a desire to engage in one of our research groups as well as contribute to
the mission of the IVADO.

• Show excellent potential in teaching with demonstrated communication skills in either
French or in English and a clear interest in becoming competent in both.

Interested candidates should submit online (www.hec.ca/emplois): a curriculum vitae, a cover
letter, a copy of diplomas, as well as evidence of teaching effectiveness (if possible) and contact
information for at least three references. While applications will be accepted until the positions are
filled, material should be received by October 15, 2018, in order to receive full consideration.

HEC Montréal is committed to Employment equity and encourages applications from women,
Aboriginal peoples, visible and ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities. All qualified
applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration
requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants
for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.