Assistant Professor- Operation Research

CGC University; Mohali; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC University invites applications for Assistant Professor of Operations Research to teach and advance research in optimization, analytics, and decision sciences. The role emphasizes publishing in reputed journals and integrating analytical tools into management education.

The candidate should have a PhD in Operations Research or related field and a Master's degree with OR specialization, with a strong track record in teaching and supervising projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in Operations Research or related field with a strong publication record.
• Master's degree (MBA/M.Tech/M.Sc.) with specialization in Operations Research or related area.
• Experience in teaching and supervising projects in analytics and OR.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Operations Research, Quantitative Techniques, and Analytics.
• Mentor students, assess progress, and supervise research projects.
• Develop course materials and practical applications using Python, R, and Solver tools.
• Collaborate on industry projects and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Course design

Python

R

Excel Solver

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Operations Research

MBA / M.Tech / M.Sc. with OR specialization

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Excel Solver

Job description

The Assistant Professor in Operations Research will be responsible for teaching, research, and academic development in areas such as optimization, quantitative techniques, business analytics, and decision sciences. The role requires a strong research orientation with publications in reputed journals and the ability to integrate analytical tools into management education.

1. Teaching Academic Delivery

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in:
  • Operations Research
  • Quantitative Techniques
  • Business Analytics
  • Supply Chain Analytics
• Develop course materials, case studies, and practical applications using tools like Python, R, Excel Solver, etc.
• Conduct student assessments, mentoring, and project supervision.

2. Research Publications

• Publish research papers in Scopus / SCI / ABDC indexed journals.
• Undertake research in areas such as:
  • Optimization models
  • Decision sciences
  • AI/ML applications in operations
• Apply for research grants, patents, and consultancy projects.
• Participate in national and international conferences.

3. Academic Administration

• Contribute to curriculum development aligned with NEP/UGC norms.
• Participate in accreditation processes (NAAC/NBA).
• Support departmental and institutional academic activities.

4. Industry Collaboration

• Develop industry linkages for live projects and internships.
• Conduct MDPs, FDPs, and consultancy assignments.
• Integrate real-world problem-solving into teaching.

• PhD in Operations Research / Management / Business Analytics / Industrial Engineering (mandatory or submitted thesis with strong publication record).
• Master s degree (MBA / M.Tech / M.Sc.) with specialization in Operation Research

School of Management Studies

• Strong foundation in:
  • Linear Programming, Integer Programming
  • Simulation Modeling
  • Forecasting Techniques
• Proficiency in tools:
  • Python / R / MATLAB / Excel Solver
• Knowledge of Machine Learning applications in OR is preferred