Postdoc Fellow - AI-Driven VRP & EV Charging Optimization

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Sharjah is looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Industrial Engineering. This role involves conducting research on Vehicle Routing Problems (VRPs) and developing scalable models while integrating AI and ML techniques. Ideal candidates should hold a PhD in a related field and have a strong portfolio of peer-reviewed publications. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful research projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Management Science, or a closely related field.
• A proven track record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a systematic review of Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) variants.
• Develop scalable models for multiple VRP variants with real-time constraints.
• Implement solution algorithms for large-scale VRPs.
• Test performance of models using benchmark test instances.
• Integrate AI and ML models for predicting energy consumption.
• Assist with write-up and dissemination of findings.

Skills

Mathematical modeling

Solution algorithms

C/C++ programming

Python programming

AI/ML techniques

Education

PhD in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

A prominent academic institution in Sharjah is looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Industrial Engineering. This role involves conducting research on Vehicle Routing Problems (VRPs) and developing scalable models while integrating AI and ML techniques. Ideal candidates should hold a PhD in a related field and have a strong portfolio of peer-reviewed publications. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful research projects in a collaborative environment.