Assistant Professor - Fintech and Cyber Risk - Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
The Department of Industrial Engineering & Operations Research (IEOR) at the University of California, Berkeley, welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor. We are searching for candidates conducting fundamental and applied research in stochastic modeling, machine learning, game theory, optimization, or operations management, with demonstrated commitment and interest in applications within risk management and financial technology (Fin Tech).
The successful candidate will teach courses within the professional Masters of Engineering (MEng) program at the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership, the Masters of Analytics (MAnalytics) program, and in IEOR. The position involves teaching at all levels from undergraduate courses to advanced graduate seminars, and supervision of graduate students. Teaching responsibilities will also include curriculum design and development for the Professional MEng or MAnalytics degree.
The department offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is at the forefront of research and teaching of operations research and analytics methods, as well as the advancement of quantitative solutions in the areas of healthcare, logistics and transportation, supply chains, energy, security, finance, and e-commerce. The department has strong ties with other departments in the UC Berkeley College of Engineering, and enjoys close relationships with the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society;
the Haas School of Business; and the department of Mathematics. To learn more about IEOR and its programs, please visit IEOR Department website.
UC Berkeley values the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples, single parents, or those who may have taken time off for family reasons. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare's website.
PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application
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