Research Engineer (Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization)

The Role

Are you passionate about solving complex logistics and supply chain challenges through cutting-edge modeling, simulation, and data science?

The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific (TLI-AP), a university-level research institute at the National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to innovation that drive operational excellence.

As a Research Engineer, you will:

• Design, build, and implement optimization models tailored to transportation and logistics contexts.


• Develop and refine custom heuristics and metaheuristics (e.g., Tabu Search, Genetic Algorithms) to solve large-scale, real-world problems.


• Utilize commercial and open-source solvers such as Gurobi, CPLEX, and Google OR-Tools.


• Deliver simulation-based data science solutions using tools like AnyLogic, AnyLogistix, FlexSim, Arena, and Demo 3D.


• Analyze historical and real-time data to uncover insights and support decision-making.


• Apply data-cleaning techniques and statistical analysis to understand complex datasets.


• Create compelling visualizations using MS Power BI and Tableau.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field.


• Those with 1–2 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management is an advantage. Those without relevant work experience but who have the technical skills are welcome to apply.

• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages and SQL.


• Experience with optimization tools (Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools).


• Familiarity with simulation platforms (AnyLogic, FlexSim, Arena, AIMMS, Demo 3D).


• Skilled in data visualization tools (MS Power BI, Tableau).


• Strong command of MS Office Suite

Location: NUS Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of logistics and supply chain innovation.

Interested applicants can submit their CV to:

The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific

National University of Singapore

Ms. Goh Mee Leng

Associate Director

Email: [email protected]

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific

Department : Research

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 32506