Research Engineer

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 Wind Engineering, Energy and Environment (WindEEE) Dome, the world’s first hexagonal wind tunnel, represents a technological breakthrough in the study of wind-related phenomena as it has the capability of physically simulating high intensity wind systems – including tornados, downbursts, gust fronts or low-level nocturnal currents – that cannot be created in any of the existing wind tunnels. The WindEEE Dome is a one of a kind, world class, 3D wind testing facility located off Western University’s campus at the Advanced Manufacturing Park, located in South East London, Ontario. The key goals of WindEEE Research Institute are to attract long term industry partnerships in wind research nationally and internationally and conduct world-class research, leading the wind engineering field.
For more information visit: http://www.eng.uwo.ca/windeee/
To view Western Engineering’s Mission, Vision and Values visit: http://www.eng.uwo.ca/facultystaff/img/ValuesMission_Statement.pdf

Education:

• MSc Engineering or MArch (Architecture

Experience:

• 3 years’ working experience in a related academic research environment
• Work on postdoctoral research portfolio, directly related to the research focus preferre

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Communication skills with the ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one’s own unit
• Advanced skills in software and applications supporting the research development and analysis
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
• Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
• Familiarity with University research policies and practices
• Oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development and presentation
• Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments
• Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goal

The Research Engineer will leverage opportunities to enhance the technical capability of the WindEEE Research Facility as required.
Qualifications

Education:

• MSc Engineering or MArch (Architecture)

Experience:

• 3 years’ working experience in a related academic research environment
• Work on postdoctoral research portfolio, directly related to the research focus preferred

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Communication skills with the ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one’s own unit
• Advanced skills in software and applications supporting the research development and analysis
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
• Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
• Familiarity with University research policies and practices
• Oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development and presentation
• Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments
• Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals