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You’ll help transform complex constraints, preferences, and data into practical solutions that create exceptional experiences for users. Whether your passion lies in optimization theory, graph algorithms, combinatorics, operations research, or mathematical modelling, you’ll have the opportunity to see your research move beyond the whiteboard and into production environments.\n*This role is for a 12-month opportunity with the possibility of extension.*\nThe Team You’ve Been Looking For\nAMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members-everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance, and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!\nBuilding on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy:\nCompetitive wage\nEmployee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, and more\nOngoing professional development\nVacation earnings paid out with each pay period\nFlexible work models that makes sense for your lifestyle\nFor us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done.\nWho You Are\nYou’re naturally curious and love tackling complex problems that don’t have obvious answers. \nYou enjoy moving between theory and practice, transforming mathematical ideas into working solutions. \nYou’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and breaking large challenges into manageable pieces. \nYou communicate complex concepts clearly and can adapt your message for both technical and non-technical audiences. \nYou thrive in collaborative environments where ideas are shared, challenged, and improved. \nYou have a passion for optimization, decision science, and finding elegant solutions to difficult problems. \nYou’re curious about what makes a trip memorable and how technology can make travel simpler, smarter, and more personal. \nYou’re eager to learn, experiment, and contribute to projects that create real-world impact. \nHow You’ll Make an Impact\nResearch and develop a dynamic Graph Network of Opportunities that adapts to changing member needs, demand, availability, and constraints. \nApply graph theory, network analysis, and optimization to model the relationships between opportunities, members, and the resources that connect them, and to determine how the network should reconfigure in response to change. \nDesign the architecture of the network, including its data model, scalability, and update mechanisms, so it can evolve from research prototype to production system. \nBuild decision support models that evaluate trade-offs across competing objectives (cost, convenience, quality, availability, member preferences) and produce clear, explainable recommendations. \nResearch ways to enhance travel experiences, including personalized travel recommendations, smarter routing and scheduling, and better matching of travellers to relevant opportunities. \nDevelop mathematical models that optimize decisions, recommendations, and system performance. \nDesign, test, and evaluate algorithms related to optimization, routing, scheduling, resource allocation, or recommendation systems. \nCollaborate with engineers and researchers to transition concepts from research into practical applications. \nAnalyze experimental results and recommend improvements based on quantitative evidence. \nCommunicate modelling approaches, assumptions, and findings to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise. \nExplore emerging techniques and contribute innovative ideas that help advance our products and capabilities.\nWhat You Bring to the Table\nYou’re currently pursuing, or have completed, an MSc or PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field. \nYou have expertise in one or more of the following areas: Graph theory and network science (including dynamic and evolving graphs) \nOptimization theory (including dynamic or stochastic optimization) \nDecision support and multi-criteria decision analysis \nCombinatorics \nNumerical methods\nOperations research \nStatistical physics related to optimization \n\nYou’re proficient in Python and can independently translate models, algorithms, and research concepts into functional code. \nYou have a foundational understanding of cloud computing platforms such as AWS or similar environments. \nYou’re able to explain complex models and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a way that builds understanding and confidence. \nExperience publishing research, completing thesis work, or applying advanced quantitative methods to real-world problems is considered an asset. \nExperience with travel, logistics, transportation, or marketplace/network problems is also an asset. \nBelonging Matters Here\nAMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. 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