Job Description

Job Category: Research & Research Support
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This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has a term length of one year plus a day with the possibility of extension and offers a .
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus, Edmonton.
Position Summary
The Research Assistant: Derisking Energy Systems will support research and modelling activities aimed at advancing safe, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions. This role is responsible for collecting and compiling operational, facility, and energy-use data to inform project modelling and system design.
The Research Assistant will conduct demand assessments for various facility types, such as hospitals, and perform preliminary technical feasibility analyses, including system sizing and performance evaluation. They will contribute to techno-economic modelling by assessing costs, system performance, and environmental impacts.
Additionally, the role involves reviewing regulatory and code requirements related to hydrogen and combined heat and power (CHP) installations, and supporting the development of regulatory and policy frameworks that enable safe and compliant energy system deployment.
Responsibilities:

• Collecting and compiling relevant operational, facility, and energy-use data required for different projects; modelling.
• Conducting demand assessment to determine baseline energy requirements for different facilities, such as hospitals.
• Performing preliminary technical feasibility analysis and developing sizing calculations for the different systems.
• Completing techno-economic modelling, including cost estimation, performance evaluation, and environmental impact assessment.
• Developing a regulatory and policy framework
• Reviewing applicable regulatory and code requirements governing hydrogen and CHP installations.

Qualifications:

• Master's in Science / Engineering.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing technical or operational datasets.
• Experience conducting energy demand assessments or working with energy-use data for facilities (e.g., hospitals, industrial sites, campuses).
• Experience performing technical feasibility assessments, including system sizing or performance calculations.
• Experience with techno-economic modelling, including cost analysis, performance evaluation, or environmental impact assessment.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory codes, standards, or permitting requirements related to hydrogen, CHP systems, or energy infrastructure.
• Proficiency with analytical tools or software such as Python, MATLAB, Excel, or energy modelling platforms.
• Experience in energy systems engineering, hydrogen systems, or combined heat and power (CHP) technologies.
• Experience interpreting policy or developing regulatory frameworks.

About Us:
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis 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.
L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identite et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
About the Team: The is one of North America's top engineering schools, known for innovation, collaboration, and impact. It fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence. With strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well-being, the faculty prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, global engineering landscape.

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