Research Assistant

3 months ago


London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) is one of six academic units in the Faculty of Engineering. Faculty and staff in the department support and foster the educational and research pursuits of undergraduate and graduate engineering students, while providing the best student experience. The vision of the ECE department is to become known as one of the top five research intensive departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Canada.

To view Western Engineering’s Mission, Vision and Values click here.

**Responsibilities**:
The Research Assistant will work with a research team and assist in developing backend coding tools and frontend user interfaces for robotic and transportation-related research, such as autonomous mobile robotic systems, and agent-based simulations. The incumbent will research a literature review on autonomous mobile and transportation-related research. Furthermore, the research assistant will prepare technical reports and manuscript editing and formatting and will assist in conference and technical reports.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Preferably recent graduates within 2 years.

**Experience**:

- 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
- Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research
- Familiarity with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis
- Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
- Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Solid coding skills and experience in backend and frontend development.
- Experience and strong interests in various programming and coding tools such as Python, Java, Vue.js, PHP,

and low-level languages.
- Experience in Linux system and database development.
- Technical report and manuscript editing and formatting, assistant in conference papers and technical reports. -- Ability to work in person, independently, and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical information

**Why Western?**:
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.


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