Research Assistant
- Mississauga, ON
- On-site
- Posted Oct 3, 2026
- 1 position
$33 / hour
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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Research Assistant will conduct complex data analysis and convert business needs into mathematical equations and algorithms. They are responsible for coding analytical tools, creating prototypes, and documenting the design process.
Job details
This position pays around $33 CAD / hour. Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? DHL Supply Chain is just that. 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. Required Education and Experience * 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. Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.
What you’ll do
The Research Assistant will conduct complex data analysis and convert business needs into mathematical equations and algorithms. They are responsible for coding analytical tools, creating prototypes, and documenting the design process.
Requirements
Candidates are required to have knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java, along with proficiency in MS Office. Preferred qualifications include experience with SQL, optimization concepts, and industry-standard heuristics.
Listed skills
- Technical Documentation · Preferred
- SQL · Preferred
- Data analysis · Preferred
- MS-Office · Preferred
- Java · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
- C++ · Preferred
- Python · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Data analysis
- Python
- C++
- Java
- SQL
- MS Office
- Communication skills
- Optimization
- Simulation
- Heuristics
- Meta-heuristics
- Algorithm development
- Mathematical modeling
- Prototyping
- Technical documentation
- Tooling Design
- Supply Chain
- Programming Languages
- Java (Programming Language)
- Research
- Algorithms
- Data Analysis
- Management
- C++ (Programming Language)
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Equations
- Python (Programming Language)
- Mathematics
- SQL (Programming Language)
- Writing
Job areas
- Data & Analytics
- Science & Research
- Logistics
- Technology
- Administrative
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