Senior Scientist - Planning & Scheduling Optimization

CYGNIFY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CYGNIFY PTE. LTD. is seeking a Scientist or Senior Scientist to lead research in advanced planning, scheduling, modelling, and optimization for complex manufacturing systems.

You will work with industry partners to translate research into deployable solutions and be independent and initiative-driven. This role covers two levels—Scientist and Senior Scientist—differentiated by experience and scope of responsibility.

Qualifications

• PhD in AI, CS, OR, or related discipline with focus on optimization.
• Scientist: 0–3 years post-PhD research experience.
• Senior Scientist: 5+ years post-PhD research experience, including leadership of R&D projects.
• Strong modelling/optimization background and programming for optimization.
• Track record of scientific publications in reputable journals or conferences.
• Excellent understanding of the planning and scheduling domain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research into innovative optimization approaches for complex planning and scheduling problems, including flexible job shop scheduling.
• Develop mathematical models and optimization approaches for large-scale scheduling problems with multiple machines and resources.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate research outcomes into deployable solutions across industry sectors.
• Engage with industry partners to understand real-world planning challenges and align research direction.
• Formulate research directions and proposals aligned to industry needs to secure funding.
• Contribute to publications and technical presentations as part of ongoing research output.

Skills

Modelling & optimization

Programming for optimization

Technical presentations

Publications

Education

PhD in AI, CS, OR, or related

Job description

CYGNIFY PTE. LTD. is seeking a Scientist or Senior Scientist to lead research in advanced planning, scheduling, modelling, and optimization for complex manufacturing systems.

You will work with industry partners to translate research into deployable solutions and be independent and initiative-driven. This role covers two levels—Scientist and Senior Scientist—differentiated by experience and scope of responsibility.