Research Assistant

DHL Germany; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Mississauga seeks a Research Assistant to conduct complex data analysis. The role involves converting business needs into equations, developing algorithms, and coding analytical tools. Candidates should have proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java, along with MS Office skills. Communication abilities and knowledge of optimization concepts are also essential. This position offers $27 CAD per hour, and the organization values equal opportunity in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++, Java required.
• Working knowledge of MS Office required.
• Good communication skills required.
• Working knowledge of SQL preferred.
• Good understanding of basic concepts in optimization and simulation preferred.
• Good understanding of current heuristics/meta-heuristics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Convert business needs into mathematical equations.
• Develop mathematical and/or heuristic algorithms.
• Code analytical tools in assigned languages.
• Conduct tool design reviews.
• Create a prototype of the tool with a basic interface.
• Document the tool design process.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

MS Office

SQL

Good communication

Optimization concepts

Simulation concepts

Heuristics/meta-heuristics

Job description

The pay rate for this position is $27 CAD per hour. A preferred candidate is already identified for this position.

Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? DHL Supply Chain is just that.

Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities… we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Assistant to conduct complex data analysis. This person will be involved in various aspects of projects from concept and story writing to the coding, programming and implementation of results.

Responsibilities

• Converts business needs into mathematical equations/expressions.
• Develops mathematical and/or heuristic algorithm(s) with all practical constraints and assumptions.
• Codes the analytical tools in assigned languages.
• Conducts tool design reviews.
• Creates prototype of tool with basic interface for management.
• Documents tool design process.

Required Education and Experience

• Knowledge of programming languages such as python, C++ java etc, required.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, required.
• Good communication skills, required.
• Working knowledge of SQL, preferred.
• Good understanding of basic concepts in optimization and simulation, preferred.
• Good understanding of current heuristics/meta-heuristics used in industry and academia to solve analytical problems, preferred.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.