Postdoctoral Researcher in Operations Research, AI, Machine Learning, and Sustainable Supply Chains at University of Sharjah University of Sharjah in United Arab Emirates

University of Sharjah is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher / Post-Doctoral Fellow position in the Modeling and Optimization for Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains (MOSOS) Research Group within the Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering (RISE).

The role is centered on Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Agentic AI, Digital Twins, Industry 5.0, and data-driven decision support for sustainable and resilient systems. The job description also highlights research on sustainable supply chain management and operations design, sustainable manufacturing and transportation, scheduling of industrial processes, healthcare systems, energy and carbon efficiency, waste management, renewable energy management, and circular-economy-oriented decision making.

Successful candidates are expected to conduct independent and collaborative research, develop models and algorithms, write and debug research code, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, design experiments, and co-supervise junior researchers. The post specifically mentions methods such as integer linear programming, metaheuristics, multi-objective optimization, multicriteria decision making, flow simulation, system dynamics, structural equation modeling, and bibliometric analysis.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD is required; the university seeks candidates with strong research ability in optimization and engineering, programming skills in C, C++, MATLAB, and Python, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication and teamwork. An engineering background or a closely related computer science/computer engineering discipline is desirable.

Application window: posted on 14 July 2026 with a deadline of 14 August 2026. Applications must be submitted through the official University of Sharjah recruitment portal only.

Contact: Malek Masmoudi, Associate Professor and Coordinator of the MOSOS Research Group, University of Sharjah, UAE.