Post Doctoral Scholar

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School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training

The Opportunity

The School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training at the University of Central Florida invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The selected candidate will undertake both collaborative and self-directed research on mathematical modeling, optimization and simulation models/algorithms tailored for operations research problems. This role focuses on making significant contributions to understanding optimization and simulation models, particularly in scheduling, routing, and network flow.

The researcher will also design data-driven numerical approaches to address a variety of real‑life optimization models including disaster and emergency logistics, supply chain and transportation.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement mathematical and simulation models for optimization problems such as scheduling, routing, and network flow.

2. Write proposals for funding agencies to support ongoing and future research.

3. Conduct research both collaboratively and independently.

4. Liaise with co-investigators at UCF and other national/international collaborators.

5. Collaborate on publications in internationally refereed journals and present research findings at conferences and other venues.

6. Coordinate research activities and participate in directing future research directions of the project.

7. Perform administrative duties as allocated by the supervisor.

8. Participate in supervising postgraduate research students.

9. Engage effectively with the broader scholarly community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Research experience in large-scale optimization, scheduling, or planning (experience in more than one topic is a plus).
• Scientific computing experience (e.g., Python, Julia, C, C++).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with optimization modeling and mathematical programming languages (e.g., GAMS, Pyomo, JuMP).
• Experience with simulation modeling (e.g., discrete-event, agent-based, systems dynamics).

Special Instructions to the Applicants

The Ph.D. must be conferred before the commencement of employment in the Postdoctoral Scholar position at the University of Central Florida.

This is a full-time position supported by contracts and grants funding (C&G).

Interested candidates should submit the following documents

• A cover letter detailing your research interests and qualifications.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Contact information for three references.

Please send applications to Ghaith.

Rabadi by the Final date to receive applications. For inquiries about the position, contact Prof. Ghaith Rabadi adi.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes‑ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.

You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Are Benefits Important to You

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

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