加拿大阿尔伯塔大学博士后职位招聘–具有工业工程、运营研究、计算科学、计算机工程或采矿工程背景
Working for the University of Alberta
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Working for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is looking to fill two postdoctoral researcher positions in the School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering in the area of simulation modeling of mining and processing systems. The postdoctoral position is part of an NSERC Alliance Grant with Imperial Oil. The post-doc position is a 2-year position with the possibility of renewal.
Position
The research program aims to develop an integrated simulation-optimization tool for open pit mine haulage and extraction plant operations as part of an engineering decision support system. The objective of this research is to develop, implement, verify, and validate a simulation-optimization tool for a mixed-fleet truck-shovel mining operation with a direct link to the processing plant. The models must be validated against historical operational data with high accuracy for all the major key performance indicators. The ideal candidate is also expected to assist with various research needs and also training and supervision of graduate students.
Duties
We are looking for a researcher to assist with the delivery of this research program by:
- Developing simulation functional specifications for complex mine operational problems,
- Developing data analytics adaptors to support data-driven discrete event simulation models,
- Developing detailed discrete event and continuous simulation models of complex industrial systems,
- Conducting verifications and validations of the solution to ensure accuracy,
- Integrating discrete event simulation with optimization models for decision support systems,
- Validating the results against historical operational data, and
- Conducting design of experiments and interpreting extended scenarios of future systems.
Qualifications
- PhD degree with a background in industrial engineering, operations research, computing science, computer engineering, or mining engineering.
- Proficient in discrete event simulation modelling using Arena Simulation Software or Anylogic platforms,
- Competent in SQL database management tools, query language, and stored procedures in SQL,
- Knowledge of optimization and exposure to mathematical programming is a plus,
- Must have hands-on experience through projects with simulation modelling of industrial systems.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
To Apply:
The successful candidate will work in the School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering with Dr. Hooman Askari. Please send a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae highlighting research areas, a list of publications, a sample of two relevant peer-reviewed publications and a list of three professional references to hooman@ualberta.ca .
