Research Associate - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Description

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Research Associate - Smart Textiles

Department

Servati | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science (Peyman Servati)

Posting End Date

April 27, 2023

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world._

The research associate will work in the Flexible Electronics and Energy Lab (FEEL) at UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering, in collaboration with the SmarT Innovations for Technology Connected Health (STITCH) Research Cluster led by Professor Peyman Servati.

The incumbent will directly report to Dr. Peyman Servati.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is one of the largest academic units at the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus, with over 1,100 undergraduate and 400 graduate students enrolled in its degree programs.

The department is also engaged in a range of research activities, with over 50 research-track faculty members actively involved in their respective scholarly communities.

The Flexible Electronics and Energy Lab (FEEL) is a research unit in ECE.

Please find more information about the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Flexible Electronics and Energy Lab at the links below:

Responsibilities:

Fabrication and manufacturing of advanced yarn sensors and integration into têxtile devices
Fabrication and manufacturing of advanced yarn solar cells and energy storage devices and integration into têxtile
Fabrication and manufacturing of advanced actuating têxtile
Use and incorporation of novel materials, such as biosourced materials, advanced polymers, and nanoparticles
Designing and performing experiments; accurately analyzing the results and presenting findings
Managing and running projects and helping graduate students with their research and their training
Publishing papers in peerreviewed journals and presenting in international conferences
Helping in creating a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment
Coordinating the maintenance of laboratory and equipment
Communicating with partners in academia and industry

Qualifications:

3 or more years of postdoctoral work / research experience in the area of materials engineering with a focus on têxtiles A history of peerreviewed publications in the area of materials engineering with a focus on têxtiles Strong oral and written communication skills The ability to work independently and in a team environment

How to Apply

In order to apply, please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your research experience through Workday.

Start Date:
May 1, 2023, or a mutually agreed upon date