Postdoctoral Fellow — AI-Driven VRP Optimization

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UAE is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Industrial Engineering. This role involves developing scalable models for the Vehicle Routing Problem, implementing optimization methods, and integrating AI/ML techniques. The ideal candidate has a PhD in a related field and a strong programming background. Competitive opportunities await in a vibrant research community.

Qualifications

• Track record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a systematic review of Vehicle Routing Problem variants.
• Develop scalable models for multiple VRP variants.
• Implement exact and metaheuristic methods for large-scale VRPs.
• Test performance of proposed models and algorithms.
• Integrate AI and ML models to predict energy consumption.
• Assist with write-up and dissemination of findings.

Skills

Mathematical modeling expertise

Programming skills (C/C++ preferred)

Knowledge of AI/ML techniques

Education

PhD in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

A leading educational institution in the UAE is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Industrial Engineering. This role involves developing scalable models for the Vehicle Routing Problem, implementing optimization methods, and integrating AI/ML techniques. The ideal candidate has a PhD in a related field and a strong programming background. Competitive opportunities await in a vibrant research community.