Postdoc/Research Assistant, Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, CBE
- Employer
- UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Closing date
- 30 Sep 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Mathematics & Statistics, Physical Sciences, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Postdocs, Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description
Post-doctoral researcher in Operations Research
The Operations Research & Statistics group of the United Arab Emirates University seeks to hire a research assistant / post-doctoral researcher for a period of 10 months from October 1st, 2019 till July 31st, 2020. The post-doctoral researcher is expected to collaborate in an ongoing funded research project on stochastic inventory management and optimization. The project investigates how to optimize dual sourcing inventory management policies under uncertainty and how to achieve coordination between different supply chain partners. The position is for a period of 10 months. The post-doctoral researcher will be closely working with three faculty members in Operations Research and Statistics: Dr. Younes Hamdouch, Prof. Kilani Ghoudi, and Dr. Youssef Boulaksil.
Salary and conditions: This position is available for 10 months and will start per October 1st, 2019. The selected candidate will receive a net monthly salary of 14,000 AED (for each of the 10 months), which also includes the housing allowance. In addition, we take care of the roundtrip airfare ticket as well as a health insurance.
Application: We are looking forward to your application. Your application should include your detailed CV, cover letter describing your experience and research interest related to the position, and contact details of references. Review of applications starts immediately and the position will remain open until a successful candidate has been found. For more details and questions, please send an email to y.boulaksil@uaeu.ac.ae.
Minimum Qualification :
- A PhD in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or a related field;
- Expertise in mathematical modeling, analysis, and stochastic optimization;
- Research experience both in modeling and in applying heuristics and exact solution methods;
- Excellent programming skills (preferably Matlab);
- Ability to work both independently and within a team;
- Good verbal and written communication skills (English).
Preferred Qualification
- A PhD in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or a related field;
- Expertise in mathematical modeling, analysis, and stochastic optimization;
- Research experience both in modeling and in applying heuristics and exact solution methods;
- Excellent programming skills (preferably Matlab);
- Ability to work both independently and within a team;
- Good verbal and written communication skills (English).
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Bsns & Economics-(CBE)
Department As.Dean for Research&Grad.Std.- CBE
Job Close Date 30-09-2020
Job Category Academic - Research Assistant
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