Research Assistant

Recruiter: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Posted: 11 Feb 2021
End of advertisement period: 31 Aug 2021
Ref: 2805
Academic Discipline: Business & Economics, Business & Management, Engineering & Technology, General Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics
Job Type: Academic Posts, Postdocs, Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time

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Job Description

The Operations Research group of the United Arab Emirates University seeks to hire a post-doctoral researcher for a period of 6-12 months (with a possibility of extension) to start as soon as possible. The post-doctoral researcher is expected to collaborate in an ongoing funded research project on the impact of Covid-19 on global supply chains. The objective is to investigate the disruptions (at the demand and supply sides) caused by the COVID-19 crisis on global supply chains and to develop mitigation techniques and strategies to hedge against these disruptions, such that the supply chain resilience and sustainability improve. The position is for a period of 6 to 12 months, but it may be extended, dependent on the performance and fund availability.

Minimum Qualification

An appropriate educational degree supplemented with documented evidence to support the following:

Skilled in optimization techniques.
C++, Python, knowledge.
Good technical writing skills
Flexible approach and initiative in executing the role.

Preferred Qualification

A PhD in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field;
Excellent programming skills (preferably Matlab);
Expertise in mathematical modeling, analysis, and stochastic optimization;
Research experience both in modeling and in applying heuristics and exact solution methods;
Ability to work both independently and within a team;
Good verbal and written communication skills (in English).

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience

Special Instructions to Applicant

Division College of Engineering - (COE)
Department As.Dean For Student Affairs (COE)
Job Close Date 31-08-2021
Job Category Academic - Research Assistant