Research Fellow (Maritime Studies)

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

The school of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is looking for a Research Fellow specializing in Maritime Studies. The appointment is typically for one year and may be extended, subjected to performance and availability of research funding.

Key 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.

Job Requirements

• 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.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes - the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering - and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world's top young university for the past seven years. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% is certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg

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