Research Fellow, Maritime Analytics & Optimization

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks a Research Fellow specializing in Maritime Studies for a one-year appointment. The role focuses on modeling port and shipping systems and addressing practical challenges through mathematical and learning-based approaches.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field, have strong programming skills in Python/C++/Java/Julia, a publication record, and experience with proposal writing.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in transport engineering, ocean engineering, maritime transport and management, computer science, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Excellent programming skills, such as Python, C++, Java, Julia, or other competent languages.
• A good record of publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals in maritime transport, logistics management, machine learning, deep learning, and optimization is desirable.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Experience in proposal writing and funding application is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop state-of-the-art and innovative models and algorithms to improve port and shipping management efficiency.
• Propose solutions to Maritime industry practical challenges using mathematical modelling approaches, including traditional operations research modelling, learning-based models, and Large Language Modelling (LLM).
• Conduct extensive numerical experiments to validate and evaluate the performance of the proposed models.
• Present research results as academic papers and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of research proposals at different levels.
• Perform data analysis and engage with stakeholders to support project objectives and effective communication.

Skills

Programming ability

Verbal and written comunicatio

Proposal writing

Education

PhD in transport/maritime/CS

Tools

Python

C++

Java

Julia

Job description

NTU Singapore's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks a Research Fellow specializing in Maritime Studies for a one-year appointment. The role focuses on modeling port and shipping systems and addressing practical challenges through mathematical and learning-based approaches.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field, have strong programming skills in Python/C++/Java/Julia, a publication record, and experience with proposal writing.