Candidate profile
The position requires a self-starting researcher with a proven record of accomplishment of publications. The candidate must be able to work and lead in both a team-oriented environment or as an individual. The candidate should have experience with programming, instrumentation, intelligent process planning, and optimization for optical measurement processes.
Skills and Requirements:
- PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in programming in Python and MATLAB for data/image/video processing and analysis
- Comfortable to work on optical measurement techniques and imaging systems (industrial depth cameras, extrinsic camera calibration, light source, synchronization, lenses, etc.)
- Knowledge of motion analysis, metrology, depth map imaging
- defining SOPs, calibration, error analysis
- Knowledge of principles of DAQ devices, data communication protocols, and implementing data acquisition systems for data collection and transferring
- Ability to work with minimal direction and manage a project independently from start to finish
- Being comfortable with performing the research activities (installation of mechanisms, data collection, etc.) in a farm and in the presence of livestock
- Strong project management and time management skills
- Strong communication skills and capability of working in a fast-paced work environment
- Comfortable doing hands-on work in the lab to assemble prototypes, instrumentation, and troubleshooting issues
The followings are not necessarily required but considered as assets:
- Proficiency in programming with Raspberry Pi or Arduino
- Experience with optomechanical design (mounting optical components into mechanical housings)
- Proficient in Solidworks software (including parametric design, animation, rendering)
- Experience in commissioning the test rigs,
- Familiarity and working experience with standards for designing mechanical parts, prototyping and design optimization and knowledge of manufacturing techniques (machining, 3D printing, etc.)
Responsibilities:
- Programming for collecting data from optical devices and developing proper data transfer, calibration and data analysis codes
- Image analysis for depth and distance measurement
- Developing SOP for experiments and data collection
- Working, communicating, and collaborating with a cross-functional team of engineers and animal scientists
- May be involved in conceptual design and mechanical and optical design for the target device
- Writing progress reports and creating technical documentation
- Collaborate with the larger research team to explore concepts and drive optical system development to create compelling experiences
Eligibility:
The candidate must meet Mitacs program eligibility criteria for postdoctoral fellows. The applicant should be within 5 years of their PhD date of graduation and must be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations.
Other notes:
- This position is full-time and requires a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week.
- Travel may be required
- The maximum term of employment is 2 years with the possibility of 1-year extension.
- The position is not remote and the successful candidate must be in Edmonton AB on the starting date.
Pay: $60k annually ($45k stipend + $15k research expenses)
How to Apply
To apply, the candidates may email the application package as a a single PDF file to Dr. Reza Sabbagh ([email protected]). The email subject should be Application to PDF#2 position and the application package should contain the file name in the format of PDF2_lastname_firstname.pdf containing the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Optional: Sample of previous works related to this job
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
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