Description
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering within the Schulich School of Engineering invites applications for a Research Assistant for Camera-Based Glare Assessment Project. This Part-time Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 4 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the Principle Investigator, the incumbent will determine the available state-of-the-art technology to achieve camera-based luminance measurement in the field. The average schedule is 10 hours/week from May 5 through August 29, 2025 and will mostly be work from home with occasional in-person meetings on campus.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Conduct a brief literature review on camera-based techniques to measure luminance.
- Propose preliminary procedures for in-field estimation of reflected luminance.
- Compile and rank a list of off-the-shelf equipment that could be used in said procedures.
- Identify research questions to be answered in a laboratory setting to support the development of the field-based techniques.
- Perform background research from existing scientific and engineering literature.
- Conceptual design of measurement systems.
- High-level planning of measurement campaigns.
- Sourcing and costing equipment (i.e., gather quotes, compare options, evaluate specifications)
Qualifications / Requirements:
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Independent thinker and investigator.
- Self-motivated.
- Prior field measurement experience valued.
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.
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