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 of Derisking Energy Systems will support advanced research on hydrogen deployment by integrating data-driven methods, machine learning, and safety assessment practices. This role contributes to the development of scalable and interpretable models that inform risk-based rollout planning, policy zoning, and strategic decision-making.
The Research Assistant will collect and evaluate technical data, conduct safety, integration, and performance analyses, and build spatial machine learning frameworks to assess societal risk across the hydrogen value chain.
Additionally, the role supports the creation of evidence-based policy and regulatory recommendations and conducts comprehensive site integration and risk assessments to ensure safe, compliant, and effective implementation of proposed hydrogen system configurations.
Responsibilities:

• Employing Machine learning for data-driven, scalable, and interpretable model that facilitates risk-based hydrogen rollout planning, policy zoning, and well-informed decision-making.
• Data Collection and Technical Feasibility
• Conducting safety, integration, and performance Analysis
• Employing Machine learning to develop a spatial machine learning framework for societal risk zoning for different sectors in the hydrogen chain
• Developing evidence-based policy and regulatory recommendations supporting safe deployment and compliance of the proposed hydrogen system.
• Carrying out site integration and comprehensive safety and risk assessment of the proposed hydrogen facilities configuration.

Qualifications:

• Master's in Science / Engineering
• Experience with machine learning techniques, particularly for predictive modelling or spatial analysis. Experience working with technical, engineering, or environmental datasets.
• Experience conducting safety, risk, or performance assessments (e.g., system safety, hazard analysis, risk modeling).
• Proficiency in Python, or similar tools for data analysis and model development.
• Experience applying data-driven or computational methods to support policy, regulatory analysis, or planning.
• Ability to interpret and communicate analytical findings clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.

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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