Position category: Academic
Employment type: Full time
Position term: Three years
Academic rank: Research Assistant/ Associate/Professor: Grade D/C/B
The applicant is expected to (not limited to):
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and skills that are directly relatable to the center's work, by providing examples of previous contributions to research or consulting projects in freight transportation planning and policy, logistics and supply chain-related, operations, economic impact analysis, or other related areas, which is tailored to the needs of QTTSC, Qatar University and the State of Qatar.
• Apply and secure external funding for research activities related to requirements of QTTSC.
• Engage in outstanding scholarly activities leading to national, regional, and international recognition.
• Promote partnerships and support collaboration with external organizations inside and outside Qatar.
• Conduct specialized workshops such as short courses or seminars on contemporary issues related to supply chain and logistics such as (Supply chain resilience, circular supply chains, digital transformation in supply chain and logistics)
• Teach one course per academic semester.
• Supervise graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) theses.
• Assist in the acquisition and management of research equipment and infrastructure.
• Disseminate research results through internationally recognized peer-reviewed high-impact journals, educational programs, and presentations.
Competencies:
Successful applicants should be able to:
1. Be able to adopt and develop a “student-centered” approach to teaching and learning,
2. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department.
3. Develop expertise in using course Learning Management Systems software such as Blackboard to support taught courses and assessment,
4. Contribute to collaborative research, consulting, and short courses in conjunction with local industries,
5. Contribute to a collegiate atmosphere in the Center, Department and College, and
6. Advise undergraduate students and be involved effectively in service duties such as capstone project reviews, design juries, committee work, and curriculum development.
Qualifications
The successful candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. degree in supply chain and logistics or a closely related (Civil or Industrial) engineering degree from an internationally accredited university. They should also have expertise in the relevant areas and a track record of scholarly activities in the field. The English language is essential. Candidates with industrial experience will be looked at favorably. Experience in managing research projects and/or professional practices will also be advantageous. The candidate will be appointed to this vacancy to advance the mission of the University and the Center to excel in research, teaching, and community engagement while demonstrating expertise in sustainable supply chain such as decarbonizing the supply chain, circular supply chains, and promoting sustainability, life cycle assessment and resilience in supply chains for strategic country sectors such as energy, transportation and manufacturing.
Besides this, the candidate needs to show:
• A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high-quality publications in leading journals.
• Excellent record of supervising high-caliber research students.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships within the profession and industry.
• Evidence of obtaining research grants from external stakeholders such as government agencies or industries.
• Research experience in one or more of the following areas: freight transportation planning and policy, logistics, operations, economic impact analysis, or other related areas, analysis and intelligent support for decision-making; modeling, optimization, and life cycle assessment; and freight/marine/air/rail transportation systems.
• Knowledge of current trends in the professional practices in the field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Teaching experience at the tertiary level.
• Familiar with educational technologies used in higher education.
Required Documents
Academic:
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Teaching, research, and service statement.
- Three referees’ letters with contact information (physical and email addresses as well as their telephone contact).
- Ph.D. Transcript.
- Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
Additional requirements may be requested if the applicant is short-listed.
Benefits
Academic:
The highly competitive employment package is commensurate with experience and rank. It includes a 12-month tax-free salary, housing, private health insurance, transportation allowance, relocating expenses, financial support for school expenses of the faculty member’s children (up to three children), and two months of paid summer vacation as in line with the current Qatar University HR policies. For more information, please visit Qatar University HR website at http://www.qu.edu.qa/offices/hr/.
How To Apply
• Returning Applicant: Please login to QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) to update/edit your saved profile and provide all the requested documents. Use this profile to apply for this position.
• New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open position and provide all the requested documents.
