Academic

Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title Research Associate - Smart Textiles

Department Servati | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science (Peyman Servati)

Posting End Date April 27, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

We expect to hire up to 2 candidates (2.0 FTE) for this role.

This is a term position with the possibility of reappointment, subject to work performance and funding availability. The starting salary for this position is $65,000-$75,000/year.

As one of the world\'s leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada seeks outstanding candidates for two full-time research associate (RA) positions.

This RA position focuses on development of advanced smart yarns, smart fibers, solar cells, energy storage, and sensors. This includes interactive smart textile and apparel with embedded yarn sensors, actuators, solar cells, energy storage, and other devices. The incumbent will also investigate the therapeutic and interactive applications of this research. The incumbent will collaborate with industrial partners and with other researchers at UBC or at international institutes.

The Research Associate will work in the Flexible Electronics and Energy Lab (FEEL) at UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering, in collaboration with the SmarT Innovations for Technology Connected Health (STITCH) Research Cluster led by Professor Peyman Servati. The incumbent will directly report to Dr. Peyman Servati.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is one of the largest academic units at the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus, with over 1,100 undergraduate and 400 graduate students enrolled in its degree programs. The department is also engaged in a range of research activities, with over 50 research-track faculty members actively involved in their respective scholarly communities. The Flexible Electronics and Energy Lab (FEEL) is a research unit in ECE. Please find more information about the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Flexible Electronics and Energy Lab at the links below:


https://ece.ubc.ca/


https://feel.ece.ubc.ca/

Responsibilities

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  Fabrication of advanced yarn sensors and integration into textile devices
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  Fabrication of advanced yarn solar cells and energy storage devices and integration into textile
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  Optimization and improvement of performance for solar cells, energy storage, and sensor devices
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  Use and incorporation of novel materials, such as bio-sourced materials, advanced polymers, and nanoparticles
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  Designing and performing experiments; accurately analyzing the results and presenting findings
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  Preparing grants, assisting with grant applications and following up on the progress and success of the funded grant applications
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  Managing and running projects and helping graduate students with their research and their training
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  Publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals and presenting in international conferences
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  Helping in creating a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment
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  Coordinating the maintenance of laboratory and equipment
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  Communicating with partners in academia and industry

Qualifications
The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Materials Engineering or a related discipline. The ideal candidate should have:

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  3 or more years of postdoctoral work / research experience in the area of materials engineering with a focus on textiles
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  A history of peer-reviewed publications in the area of materials engineering with a focus on textiles
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  Strong oral and written communication skills
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  The ability to work independently and in a team environment

How to Apply
In order to apply, please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your research experience through Workday.

Start Date: May 1, 2023, or a mutually agreed upon date
End Date: December 31, 2023, with the possibility of renewal, subject to work performance and funding availability.