Research Assistant

at  Western University

ABOUT WESTERN

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses.

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.
For more information visit: http://www.eng.uwo.ca/electrical/
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QUALIFICATIONS:

Applications are preferred to have background with one or more of the following fields: transportation, business, electrical and computer engineering, marketing or related discipline.

THE INCUMBENT SHOULD HAVE THE PREFERED FOLLOWING SKILLS, ABILITIES AND INTERESTS:

• Interests in transportation, emerging technology and/or big data analyses
• Solid skills in digital tools and intelligent business solutions for project dissemination and promotions
• Experience in one or more of the following topics:(1) temporal-spatial data analysis (2) digital strategy and demand analyses
• 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

• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy

• 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

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

The Research Assistant will assist with ONE or MORE of the following tasks in promoting and disseminating transportation research outcomes and applications:

• Research literature review on the development and impacts of the above disruptive technologies on transportation and smart city areas; technical report and manuscript editing and formatting.
• Disseminating and Analyzing research outcomes and impacts for different stakeholders; support and initiate the workshops, seminars and research community knowledge mobilization.
• Designing and digitalizing research outcomes, project website and technical report