The Logistics and Distribution Institute is a multi-disciplinary and applications-oriented logistics research institute. LoDI has affiliations with faculty from departments within the Speed School of Engineering as well as the School of Public Health and Information Systems, the College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, Kent School of Social Work, and the School of Medicine. LoDI has two thrust areas Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics (LSCA) and Healthcare Analytics and Logistics (HCAL). The Post-doctoral fellow will demonstrate record of success to grow our research proposal portfolio.
We ask that all Post-doctoral fellow applicants submit the following documents to Dr. Monica Gentili (monica.gentili@louisville.edu) as a single PDF file:
- Cover letter
- A complete curriculum vitae
- Up-to-date university transcripts
- A brief research statement that outlines your research achievements and goals
- Names and contacts of 3 references
- A link to a professional webpage and/or Google scholar page (if available)
- At least two recommendation letters
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate will be supervised by faculty member, Drs. Lihui Bai and Monica Gentili, primarily on research in the area of HCAL and health equity.
Some of the responsibilities include:
• Lead or work with LoDI members on HCAL and health equity analysis
• Work with stakeholders and other non-LoDI members
• Prepare high-quality manuscripts
• Disseminate research results through various means (conferences, workshops etc.)
• Lead or work with Drs. Bai and Gentili on proposals
• Maintain timely documentation of research work for all projects to ensure reproducibility
• Co-advise undergraduate or graduate students on research
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a PhD degree in Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field. Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong programming skills (MATLAB, Python, R, or others)
• Solid background in optimization and probability and statistics
• Publications in relevant top-tier journals and conference proceedings
• Strong communication, presentation and documentation skills; and ambition to become a leader in the relevant fields (e.g., professor or senior research positions in a company or national lab)
Competencies:
• Research Leadership – Lead/collaborate on projects.
• Programming Skills – Proficient in MATLAB, Python.
• Analytical Expertise – Optimization, probability, statistics.
• Scholarly Communication – Publish and present research.
• Project Management – Manage timelines, documentation.
• Proposal Writing – Research proposal experience.
• Mentorship – Co-advise research students.
Physical Requirements:
Requires working in a typical office environment with sitting and regular use of a computer, the ability to see, hear and use office equipment and occasional standing, stooping and lifting up to 20 lbs. May require occasional travel between University buildings to meet with others.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals in this job. Other duties may be assigned as determined by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status.
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