[Job-offers-cs] Research Assistant/Ph.D./Postdoc Positions in Operations Research at Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Doha, Qatar.

[Pekka Orponen]

In the context of the Academic Research Grant (ARG) project titled 
"RATIONAL - Robust And daTa-drIven Optimization for iNstAnt Logistics," 
recently funded by the Qatar National Research Fund, led by Dr. Roberto 
Baldacci (HBKU, Qatar), in collaboration with Dr. Chefi Triki 
(University of Kent, UK), Dr. Yu Zhang (Southwestern University of 
Finance and Economics, China), and Snoonu (Qatar's leading delivery 
company), we are recruiting for the following positions:

* Two Research Assistants (part-time, based in the UK and China).
* One PhD student (three-year, based in Qatar).
* One Postdoc (two-year, based in Qatar).
Project Overview: The overarching goal of RATIONAL is to model and solve 
realistic transportation problems arising from instant logistics 
services, focusing on services provided by food delivery companies. 
These widely used and constantly expanding services face decision-making 
challenges integral to instant logistics services. The project 
specifically concentrates on the operational management of on-demand 
delivery services utilizing crowdsourced delivery. Through analyzing 
actual operational data and considering uncertain factors such as 
customer demands, delivery times, and operational environment 
parameters, the project aims to develop data-driven robust optimization 
methods for crowdsourced capacity, riders' wages, delivery dispatching, 
and route optimization at both tactical and operational levels.

Candidate Profile:

* Master's degree (or equivalent) or Ph.D. degree (for Postdoc) in a 
quantitative-oriented field such as mathematics, computer science, and 
industrial engineering.
* Extensive expertise in mathematical programming, algorithm design and 
implementation, and network optimization, with a focus on implementing 
Operations Research methods.
* Proficiency in written and spoken English.
HBKU Faculty Benefits: HBKU faculty benefits from superb research 
facilities, generous research funding, and internationally competitive 
salaries. As an equal opportunity educator and employer, HBKU is 
committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse staff of 
the highest caliber.

To apply, please email your detailed CV (including research interests) 
to Dr. Roberto Baldacci as soon as possible. Additional information and 
documents should be sent on request.
E-Mail: rbaldacci at hbku.edu.qa<mailto:rbaldacci at hbku.edu.qa>.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the 
positions are filled.

About Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU): Hamad Bin Khalifa University 
(HBKU), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and 
Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling 
QF's vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research 
and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive 
transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact. 
HBKU provides unparalleled opportunities for research and scholarship 
through its research institutes, innovation center, and center of 
executive education. HBKU seeks to provide unparalleled opportunities 
where inquiry and discovery are integral to teaching and learning at all 
levels, utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach across all focus areas. 
The university is committed to actively contributing to achieving the 
Qatar National Vision 2030 by building and cultivating human capacity 
through an enriching academic experience and an innovative research 
ecosystem.
Learn more: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/about-hamad-bin-khalifa-university>
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Dr. Roberto Baldacci
Associate Professor
College of Science and Engineering

P.O. Box: 34110
Doha - Qatar
Tel: +974 445 47025
M: +974 50064831
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