Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Mathematical Optimisation Methods
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Posted on April 23, 2024
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Mathematical Optimisation Methods
Apply locations St Lucia Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 25 Days Ago job requisition id R-35802- School of Mathematics and Physics
- Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry (AAGI)
- Play a lead role in developing optimisation and decision-making models in agriculture supply chain analytics .
- Apply mathematical optimisation methods
- Based at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus
- Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing or exhibiting in high quality for a.
- Work collaboratively with AAGI, UQ and grains industry colleagues to deliver research, analytical support and teaching activities
- Provide analytical support for research projects supported by AAGI and which are aligned with the expertise of the applicant
- Contribute to transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to colleagues and to researchers within the Australian grains industry
- Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies
- Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students
- Provide feedback, coaching, and professional development to others in the research teams, including to Service and Support of AAGI investments
- Manage research support staff effectively throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with University policy and procedures
- Work to promptly resolve conflict and grievances when they arise, in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Demonstrate citizenship and leadership behaviours that align to the UQ values.
- Provide support to other academic positions and unit operations as needed during other team members absences.
- Contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.
- Collaborate in service activities external to the immediate organisation unit.
- Develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with the grains industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
About You
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in the discipline area
- An emerging profile in research in applications in applying optimisation techniques for supply chain optimisation problems.
- A deep understanding in mathematical formulation of real-world problems and applying various methods for solving them.
- Advanced skills in developing and using mixed integer programming and linear and non-linear optimisation methods for modelling and solving decision making problems.Â
- Advanced skills in computer programming for data manipulation and analysis methods including multi-dimensional analytics of large datasets, and programming skills in Gourbi, Python, R, or other optimisation solvers.Â
- Knowledge and experience in agricultural supply chains is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience in use of crop simulation/forecasting techniques and use of remote sensing in these applications is desirable.
- Demonstrated success in collaboration in interdisciplinary team-work environments
- Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
- Evidence of capacity to develop and deliver educational or training materials
- Demonstrated experience in successful supervision of undergraduate and/or higher degree research projects.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Mahdi Abolghasemi via m.abolghasemi@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below)Â in the subject line.ÂWant to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:- Resume
- Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
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