Postdoctoral Associate, HSCL

Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE HSCL Center for Transportation & Logistics conducts research outreach and educational activities with companies government and non-government organizations. These include dozens of corporate sponsors in CTLs Supply Chain Exchange and academic partners at our international Global SCALE (Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence) Centers in Europe Asia and South America. This position sits within the MIT Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab whose mission is to understand and improve supply chains that meet human needs. We employ mixed methods to engineer systems that improve the flow of essential goods into communities facing acute crisis or chronic shortage. From global to local we support public agencies non-profits and companies that strive for social impact via effective operations and policies.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: PhD in supply chain management logistics transportation operations management industrial engineering operations research social science computer science information systems business management economics or related fields; in-depth knowledge and relevant experience in at least one of the following: data-driven logistics and supply chain management supply chain analytics supply chain strategy qualitative research statistical analysis econometrics multicriteria decision making optimization simulation machine learning and artificial intelligence; publications in academic journals in the field and/or a strong pipeline of potential publications in the field; proficiency with coding in programming languages preferably Python; excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to present analysis in a clear and compelling manner for various stakeholder audiences; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment; independent and motivated to advance social economic and environmental outcomes; enthusiasm for research teaching and other academic activities and willingness to contribute to Lab and Center success.

10/21/2026