In this tab... 1) Ph.D./MSc. Positions Available in Smart Logistics Systems 2) Positions for undergraduate students 3) Postdoc positions 4) Visiting scholars, visiting students, etc. ============================================
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted (check your spam folder!!). I receive many emails and sorry that I cannot respond to everyone.
1) Ph.D./MSc. Positions Available in Smart Logistics Systems (Unfortunately, I do not have RA/TA funding for Master’s students at this time. However, I can offer supervision for research credits.)
Applicants with strong AI/ optimization/ network science and programming skills (e.g., Python, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Matlab, R, SQL) are encouraged to apply. A degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Transportation Engineering, or relevant fields is highly preferred. Please check the requirements for the PhD program at: https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/prospective/gradrequirements/westlafayette/tech.html and for MS program at: https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/prospective/gradrequirements/westlafayette/engt.html. Please check the application deadlines on the system (however, I encourage you to apply on Purdue system as early as you can at https://gradapply.purdue.edu/apply/) (note: deadlines are different for US citizen applicants and international applicants as well as for PhD. or MS programs). Accepted Ph.D. students will be provided with full financial support.
If you meet ALL the requirements and are interested,
For MS applicants: Please complete an application short form at: https://forms.office.com/r/vp44JGkbdi
Please send your CV, transcripts, research plan/SOP, paper(s)/writing sample(s), TOEFL/IELTS score (minimum TOEFL 80/IELTS 6.5), and GRE score (if available) to [email protected]. Please have your email subject as “PhD_Application_Last name_First name” or “MS_Application_Last name_First name”. Only applicants send their completed application packages (i.e., with ALL required documents) are considered.
There are many fellowships provided via Purdue graduate school.
If you volunteer working in SmartLogs Lab (no paid), please send your CV, transcript, and writing samples to [email protected]. Please have your email subject as “Grad_Volunteer_Last name_First name”.
2) Positions for undergraduate students
I am looking for talented and motivated undergraduate students to work with me on research in the areas of smart logistics, supply chain management, intelligent transportation systems, etc.
If you volunteer working in SmartLogs Lab (no paid), please send your CV, transcript, and writing samples to [email protected]. You should have basic skills in data analytics and programing (e.g., Python, R). Please have your email subject as “Undergrad_Volunteer_Last name_First name”.
3) Postdoc positions
I am looking for a talented and highly self-motivated postdoc to help with research, proposal writing, mentoring (under)grad students, and other responsibilities. Purdue SmartLogs Research Lab currently conducts research in the areas of:
Applicants with strong AI/ optimization/ network science and programming skills (e.g., Python, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Matlab, R, SQL) are encouraged to apply. A PhD degree (or close to finishing) in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science/Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Transportation Engineering, or relevant fields is highly preferred. If you meet the requirements and are interested:
Please send your CV (including a list of at least 3 referees), transcripts, cover letter, research plan, and paper(s) (zip all files into one folder named “Last name_First name”) to [email protected]. Please have your email subject as “Postdoc_Application_Last name_First name”.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. I am available to chat during the TRB 2024 Conference if you plan to attend. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal, subject to performance and funding availability. The application will be reviewed as soon as received until the positions are filled.
======================== I always welcome highly motivated postdocs who are funded by a fellowship to work with me.
At Purdue Engineering, there is a Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships that you can apply for. If you want to work with me, please contact me around May so we can work on a proposal. The Lillian Gilbreth postdoc fellows announced around January in the following year.
Many other funding opportunities can be found here (scroll down to the middle of the page).