Job Description

Job Title:  Research Assistant (Operations Research & Analytics)
University-Level Unit:  Inst of Operations Research & Analytics
Faculty/Department-Level Unit:  Inst of Operations Research & Analytics
Employee Category:  Research Staff
Location_ONB:  Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date:  05/06/2026

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support research in machine learning and operations research, with a focus on multi-agent reinforcement learning and stochastic inventory control.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on multi-agent reinforcement learning.
  • Complete both the queueing version and the general version of the research project.
  • Support the completion and submission of a paper on stochastic inventory control with latent queues.
  • Perform mathematical analysis, programming, simulation, and model development as needed.
  • Collaborate with team members on research design, implementation, and writing.
  • Contribute to preparing research outputs, including reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

Qualifications

  • A completed bachelor’s degree in management science, business, computer science, industrial engineering, or a related field.
  • Evidence of the ability to conduct high-quality research.
  • Strong background in mathematics and programming.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.