(Lead/Conduct Research in Modelling, Optimisation & AI)
Job:
You will lead and conduct research in modelling, optimisation, and AI to solve complex industry challenges in the domain of enterprise multi-resource planning. You are expected to drive scientific advances in operations research with the goal of translating innovations into impactful industry solutions for some of the largest MNCs and local companies. The role is a unique intersection of research, deployment-focused algorithm design, and business relevance.
Role:
Lead research in rapid simulations, optimisation algorithms, and AI-enhanced workflows for enterprise multi-resource planning, primarily for the topics of production scheduling, operation planning, capacity planning, and sourcing and inventory analytics.
Design practical algorithms to solve industry-inspired operational problems, performing solution benchmarking and discover novel market leading algorithms.
Work with research engineers to translate research outcomes into deployable solutions for industrial applications.
Formulate cutting edge scientific research directions and develop innovative research / project proposals aligned with industry needs.
Drive competitive research funding proposals and collaborations with industry and academic partners (IHLs, other research institutes etc.).
Contribute to the development of the company's R&D roadmap in enterprise optimisation.
Publish at leading international academic or industrial journals and conferences to contribute to the company's reputation as a leading R&D organisation.
Mentor junior researchers in scientific methods and research professionalism.
Requirement:
PhD in AI, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related disciplines with a clear emphasis on simulation, optimisation, machine learning, or data science.
Deep understanding of production scheduling, operations planning, capacity planning, or sourcing & inventory analytics in the context of manufacturing.
Strong background in modelling (e.g. discrete-event simulations), numerical optimisation (exact methods, meta-heuristics, surrogate-model-assisted methods) and AI as applied to solving various operations research problems. Experience with industry problems under real-world conditions is particularly sought after.
Over 3 years of experience in post-PhD research.
Demonstrated leadership or project management in relevant areas. Experience in managing project delivery teams would be highly advantageous.
Proven expertise in programming and algorithm development in Python (with all the associated data science and optimisation libraries). C# .NET, software engineering, and productisation experience would be advantageous.
A track record of publications in top-tier journals and conferences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to various technical and non-technical contexts: research conferences, business presentations, and software development teams.
Positive, proactive attitude, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholders.
Unison Consulting was launched in Singapore on September 2012, the hub of the financial industry, with innovative visions in the technocratic arena. We are a boutique next-generation Technology Company with strong business-interests in Liquidity risk, Market Risk, Credit Risk and Regulatory Compliance.
Unison provides technology consulting and services to implement Risk Management and Risk Analytics System for Financial Institutions. Our services suite comprises of Techno-Functional consulting, systems integration, Business Intelligence, information management, and custom development of IT solutions, plus project management expertise for financial institutions.
We have expertise in latest cutting edge technology to achieve better total cost of ownership. Through our qualified professionals, we assist you drive your unique risk management strategies, whether that means efficient monitoring, improving risk appetite of the financial institutions, complying with regulations, or capturing growth opportunities through innovation, this is what maximizes your decision taking potential. At Unison Consulting, we view clients as partners, and our success is only measured by the success of our partners. So we put it all on the table in order to exceed expectations.
Our staff consists of young, energetic and innovative consultants who are never afraid to challenge the conventions and push the boundaries in an effort to help our clients. For every project, no matter how large or how small, we strive to not only meet your needs, but deliver a showcase in your field.
