Research Fellow (Discrete-event Simulation / Explainable Reinforcement Learning / Pharmaceutical Production)- FHK2
Singapore Institute of Technology
- Singapore
- Contract
- Full-time
- design and execute survey / interviews with subject matter experts to understand the agreed aspects of agility and use them as the basis for this project
- develop the DES model libraries on the AnyLogic platform to simulate different kinds of activities involved in the full pharmaceutical supply chain
- develop the DES plant model optimizer using explainable DRL algorithms with user-defined objective functions
- demonstrate the utility against company-supported use cases
- prepare a user manual to help the companies quickly grasp the knowledge to use or modify the novel utility
- Undertake these responsibilities in the project:
- visit PIPS member companies' production sites in Singapore for data collection and model building
- train and validate the DES models using historical plant data or synthetic data
- develop the DES model optimizer by implementing appropriate DRL algorithms and user-defined objective functions (e.g., CAPEX/OPEX, sustainability metrics, etc.), with explainability on the suggested decisions from the algorithms
- present research findings in meetings with PIPS member companies; prepare peer-reviewed publications on the findings
- guide junior researchers and undergraduate students on their research activities
- engage and communicate with vendors/suppliers for purchasing software, and visit vendors' facilities for both software evaluation and training purpose.
- Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.
- Previous experience with DES / Deep learning using neural networks / DRL / Explainable machine learning / AnyLogic would be advantageous.
- Interest and enthusiasm for academic research to be applied in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Good interpersonal, communication and technical writing skills. Good problem-solving skills.
Applications close: 30 Jun 2024 Singapore Standard Time