Research Assistant
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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Job Description
We are seeking a Research Assistant to conduct complex data analysis. This person will be involved in various aspects of projects from concept and story writing to the coding, programming and implementation of results.
Responsibilities
Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities… we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!
Job Description
We are seeking a Research Assistant to conduct complex data analysis. This person will be involved in various aspects of projects from concept and story writing to the coding, programming and implementation of results.
Responsibilities
- Converts business needs into mathematical equations/expressions.
- Develops mathematical and/or heuristic algorithm(s) with all practical constraints and assumptions.
- Codes the analytical tools in assigned languages.
- Conducts tool design reviews.
- Creates prototype of tool with basic interface for management.
- Documents tool design process.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as python, C++ java etc, required.
- Working knowledge of MS Office, required.
- Good communication skills, required.
- Working knowledge of SQL, preferred.
- Good understanding of basic concepts in optimization and simulation, preferred.
- Good understanding of current heuristics/meta-heuristics used in industry and academia to solve analytical problems, preferred.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will conduct complex data analysis and convert business needs into mathematical equations and algorithms. They will be responsible for coding analytical tools, conducting design reviews, and creating prototypes for management.
Requirements
Candidates must be proficient in programming languages like Python, C++, or Java and have working knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of SQL, optimization, simulation, and industry-standard heuristics is preferred.
Skills
- Python
- C++
- Java
- MS Office
- SQL
- Optimization
- Simulation
- Heuristics
- Meta-heuristics
- Data Analysis
- Algorithm Development
- Tool Design
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Categories
- Data & Analytics
- Logistics
- Science & Research
- Technology
- Transportation
Keywords
- Python
- C++
- Java
- SQL
- MS Office
- Optimization
- Simulation
- Heuristics
- Meta-heuristics
- Data Analysis
- Algorithm Development
- Logistics
- Supply Chain
- Mathematical Modeling
- Tool Design
- Prototype Development