Dice Research Associate - Saskatoon, Canada - Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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Saskatoon, Canada

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Description

Competition Number

P13657
Posting Title
DICE Research Associate
Classification
Unclassified
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Other Location(s)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Building

Other Building

DICE Innovation Place
Date Posted
02/09/2023
Closing Date
02/20/2023
JIQ #

Start Date

02/06/2023
End Date
06/30/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Ongoing
No
Category of work
Full Time
Bargaining Unit
Unclassified
Hours of Work
OOS (Typically M-F/core hours)
Salary Range

- as per Exempt Unclassified Wage Grid
Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay
Full Time - OOS (Typically M-F/core hours)

Posting Status

Open
Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

potential for extension based on performance and funding
Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA):

Job Duties
Job Duties
Digital Integration Centre of Excellence (DICE) is an NSERC funded Technology Access Centre within Saskatchewan Polytech located at Innovation Place in Saskatoon. Reporting to the Research Manager, the Research Associate will be assigned to multiple projects where they will follow the guidance of Senior Researchers. The position will require working collaboratively with various industry partners/clients to help with their digital needs. DICE focuses on Computer Science related research such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, and Timesensitive Networking and Mesh Communication.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities

Duties

1. Undertakes project related activities in concert with the principal investigator;
Establishes and implements project plans, budgets, and research with senior research associate and project manager.
Recruits, mentors and supervises student research assistants and research technologists as deemed necessary by the project scope.
Work closely with the SMEs (Small to Medium Enterprises) in the performance of research activities. This will involve planning and leading meetings with the SME's primary research contact in addition to meetings with other research personnel to ensure project progress.
Determines and develops methods, experiments and / or technologies to be used for the project.
Under mínimal guidance, executes technical experiments following appropriate laboratory / technical procedures.
Makes detailed observations and analyzes data to provide an interpretation of results.
Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including proposal development, progress reports, and final detailed technical reports as required.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

A minimum fouryear degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Preference will be given to graduate degrees in a related discipline.
Demonstrated technical foundation of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Demonstrated skills or ability to quickly acquire skills in data preparation, data analysis, AI / ML, SQL / NoSQL, data interpretation, and reporting.
Must be able to provide technical assistance to others in a wide range of codingbased activities.
Effective problemsolving skills with strict attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently within a team environment under tight timelines.
Demonstrates valuing diversity.
WHMIS and laboratory safety trained or willing to obtain this training.

**Desired QSA