[IISE Faculty List] Postdoc and doctoral RA positions at University of Houston

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Position Description

Department of Industrial Engineering (IE) and Department of Engineering
Technology (ET) at the University of Houston (UH) invite qualified
candidates for one postdoctoral (postdoc) research associate position and
two doctoral research assistant (RA) positions, with research focus on
system modeling and simulation, starting as early as spring 2024. The
postdoc position will be supervised by Dr. Weihang Zhu (ET,
<https://coss.egr.uh.edu/> https://coss.egr.uh.edu/) and Dr. Suresh Khator
(IE,  <https://www.ie.uh.edu/faculty/khator>
https://www.ie.uh.edu/faculty/khator ). One doctoral RA will be supervised
by Dr. Ying Lin (IE,  <https://www.ie.uh.edu/faculty/lin>
https://www.ie.uh.edu/faculty/lin ). The other doctoral RA will be
supervised by Dr. Khator and Dr. Zhu. 

The postdoc appointment is for a minimum of one year and up to three years.
The postdoc will be responsible for: 1) developing course and curriculum in
system modeling, simulation, and data science; 2) conducting research and
taking leadership in writing proposals and research papers; 3) developing
collaboration with other research teams, public agencies, and industry
partners; 4) co-supervising student projects and basic administrative
support; and 5) co-supervising Modeling and Simulation Research laboratory.
The appointee will have the chance to be involved in the projects with
National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, National Institute of Health, National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and Environmental Protection Agency.

Required Qualifications for Postdoc

*	Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or closely
related fields
*	Knowledge of mathematical modeling, simulation, and optimization
algorithms
*	Knowledge of data analytics and machine learning
*	Familiar with Python programming and simulation software (e.g.,
Simio, FlexSim)
*	Good writing and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications for Postdoc

*	Experience in writing proposals
*	Knowledge of database, virtual reality software (Unity), digital
twin, and IoT
*	Knowledge of Engineering Education research and pedagogy

Preferred Qualifications for Doctoral RAs

*	B.S. or M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or
closely related fields
*	Strong background in mathematics, simulation, analytics, and
programming
*	Self-motivated

Application Procedures

Please email CV (including contact information of two references),
unofficial transcripts, and a short paragraph of research interests to Dr.
Zhu at  <mailto:wzhu21 at central.uh.edu> wzhu21 at central.uh.edu .




	Sincerely

Weihang Zhu
Professor | Program Coordinator
Cullen College of Engineering/Engineering Technology/Mechanical Engineering
Technology
University of Houston
(O) (713) 743-6980
 <mailto:wzhu13 at uh.edu> wzhu13 at uh.edu
https://coss.egr.uh.edu <https://coss.egr.uh.edu/> 

 

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