RESEARCH ENGINEER (LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION)
The Role
Are you passionate about solving complex logistics and supply chain challenges through cutting-edge modeling, simulation, and data science?
The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific (TLI-AP), a university-level research institute at the National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to innovation that drive operational excellence.
As a Research Engineer, you will:
- Design, build, and implement optimization models tailored to transportation and logistics contexts.
- Develop and refine custom heuristics and metaheuristics (e.g., Tabu Search, Genetic Algorithms) to solve large-scale, real-world problems.
- Utilize commercial and open-source solvers such as Gurobi, CPLEX, and Google OR-Tools.
- Deliver simulation-based data science solutions using tools like AnyLogic, AnyLogistix, FlexSim, Arena, and Demo 3D.
- Analyze historical and real-time data to uncover insights and support decision-making.
- Apply data-cleaning techniques and statistical analysis to understand complex datasets.
- Create compelling visualizations using MS Power BI and Tableau.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Those with 1–2 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management is an advantage. Those without relevant work experience but who have the technical skills are welcome to apply.
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages and SQL.
- Experience with optimization tools (Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools).
- Familiarity with simulation platforms (AnyLogic, FlexSim, Arena, AIMMS, Demo 3D).
- Skilled in data visualization tools (MS Power BI, Tableau).
- Strong command of MS Office Suite
Location: NUS Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of logistics and supply chain innovation.
Interested applicants can submit their CV to:
The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific
National University of Singapore
Ms. Goh Mee Leng
Associate Director
Email: tligohml@nus.edu.sg
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