The Industrial Engineering Research Group at the University of British Columbia seeks a candidate with a strong background in mathematical programming and operations research methods, and a great interest in applying those methods in forest products/forest-based biomass supply chain management. The candidate has to have a Ph.D. degree in operations research, industrial engineering, or other related fields and a good knowledge of computer programming and supply chain modeling. The candidate must have demonstrated excellent research skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate with others efficiently.
This is a full-time position for one year with the possibility of extension. The starting date is July 1, 2021. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Taraneh Sowlati and will assist in 1) developing models and decision support tools, 2) preparing grant proposals, 3) writing reports for funding agencies, 4) guiding graduate students, and 5) writing research papers for refereed journals.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a copy of their CV, the contact information of 3 references, and related published work to Dr. Taraneh Sowlati at taraneh.sowlati@ubc.ca.