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Research Scientist - Optimization

Job ID Work country Work city Travel Business unit CHQ-0365034 Singapore Singapore 10% travel annually Innov&Tech Job type Posted Job area Job category Job role Job role skillset Full-time Regular 22-Nov-2010 Research Research Research Scientist Math Science

Commissionable/Sales- No Incentive jobs only Job description IBM Research is hiring for a position in Singapore in the area of Business Analytics and Mathematical Sciences. This is a research position with emphasis on using optimization techniques to develop large-scale solutions for real world problems from industries such as transportation, water networks and energy management (at the electric grid level) or energy management for buildings. The candidate should have a very strong background in the theory of optimization and mathematical programming. A very strong emphasis on computational aspect of optimization especially in the areas of linear/integer programming and nonlinear programming is required. The candidate is expected to have experience with formulating and designing algorithms to solve large and difficult optimization problems using optimization solvers coupled with programming languages such as C, C++ or Java. The position requires candidates to actively research applied problems to design new solutions and implement and test these solutions. The candidate should also actively publish in high quality journals. The typical candidate would have Ph.D. in mathematical sciences, operations research or a related field. Duties of people in the dept: - Participate in internal customer projects - Participate in external customer projects - Research literature to identify appropriate solution methods for the customer problems - Design and develop mathematics based models for the problem at hand - Design and develop solution methods and approaches for the problem at hand - Develop prototype implementations to demonstrate the feasibility of solution methods - Patent new ideas and publish work in high visibility conferences and journals. Contact: Jayant Kalagnanam (jayant@sg.ibm.com) Required Master's Degree At least 1 year experience in Lead Scientific Research Projects At least 2 years experience in Perform Scientific Research At least 1 year experience in Develop Theories for Advancing Math Problems Basic knowledge in Apply Mathematics to Business Problem Solutions English: Fluent Preferred Doctorate Degree in Mathematics IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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