Hybrid Research Associate University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Division No. 11, Canada University-of-Albert Full-time $70,000 - $100,000 Contract
Elevate your research career with a hybrid position as a Research Associate at the University of Alberta. Engage in innovative projects involving digital twins and advanced simulation techniques. This role is tailored for internal candidates and runs until April 30, 2027. As a Research Associate, you will focus on developing a real-time digital twin of Small Modular Reactors, emphasizing FPGA-based hardware and AI modeling. Your work will culminate in findings suitable for peer-reviewed publications.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct research on real-time modeling of Small Modular Reactors
• Develop FPGA-based hardware implementations for simulation
• Engage in AI-enabled predictive modeling tasks
• Prepare findings for submission to peer-reviewed journals
• Collaborate with team members on various research methods

Requirements:
• Experience in FPGA-based development and AI/machine learning
• Knowledge of nuclear reactor modeling and simulation
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) emulation
• Must be an internal candidate at the University of Alberta
• Availability until April 30, 2027 Drive cutting-edge research in nuclear technology while collaborating with experts at the University of Alberta.