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Research Associate - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Number: 6554820
Location: Edmonton, Canada
Position Type: Engineering - Electrical

Research Associate - Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Alberta

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $59,822 to $82,266. This position has an initial appointment of two years.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

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Working for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta has nearly five decades of leadership in laser-plasma research. The Research Associate will support ongoing efforts in this area, including using the highest power laser in Western Canada, located on the University of Alberta campus. The Associate will also lead and coordinate the newly formed Advanced Nuclear Engineering Initiative in Engineering.

Position Summary

The Research Associate will apply extensive knowledge in their field to lead high-level, complex research activities under the direction of the Principal Investigator and provide managerial leadership to a research project or program. They may independently design a portion of the research plan or an experimental approach/technique under the supervision and approval of the Principal Investigator.

This includes supporting Prof. Amina Hussein's Canada Research Chairs program on the development of smart table-top particle accelerators (designing and executing experiments, mentoring graduate students, laser maintenance and scheduling, data analysis and manuscript preparation), while also designing experimental approaches and techniques for high-order harmonic generation using high-power laser systems at the UofA.

The associate will also lead and coordinate the Advanced Nuclear Engineering Initiatives at ECE and FoE.

Duties

Under the supervision of Prof. Hussein, the Associate will play a lead role in the design of experiments/procedures for the development of high repetition rate laser-plasma accelerators, data collection protocols and research/data standards.

They will:

use advanced techniques in laser-plasma physics, high-repetition rate laser systems and laser and radiation safety protocols.
oversee data collection and analysis, and document quality analysis and quality assurance on methodology/experimental approaches/techniques.
perform administrative/managerial duties (e.g. budget monitoring, procurement, staff supervision, equipment/ technical support).
oversee the operations of multiple research facilities (15 TW laser, kHz fs laser, nanosecond lasers), in multiple labs, and may also contribute to experiments at external high-power laser facilities, such as in Quebec. They may be responsible for the maintenance and efficient operation of these local lasers.
analyze and organize data for publication, and may author or co-author research papers, presentations and/or other publications.
guide technical staff, students and/or postdoctoral fellows in the lab, and advise on specialized technical procedures or equipment.
may be involved in the planning of future research, and may be a co-applicant for research funding.

This associate will also lead and coordinate the Advanced Nuclear Engineering Initiatives (ANEI) at ECE and FoE. This includes coordinating and leading the development of meetings, discussions, and presentations; development of collaboration with other researchers and ECE, FoE, and beyond; and proposal preparation related to both the training (e.g. grad course) and research aspects of the ANEI.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, or related area, with extensive experience with high power laser systems, femtosecond lasers, laser-particle acceleration, and laser-driven x-ray sources, and 3+ years postdoc experience in the research environment or equivalent.
Knowledge of advanced nuclear engineering technologies.
Proven communication record through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience maintaining Class 4 laser systems.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit the following in a single PDF document:

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research Plan
Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Philosophy

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The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Mtis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.