Description
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering within the Schulich School of Engineering invites applications for a Technical Research Assistant. This Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 3 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Technical Research Assistant will explore existing and novel means of measuring direct-normal and diffuse solar irradiance in the field. This role will on average be 20 hours/week from early July through late September 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 review of existing field-based irradiance measurement techniques.
• Propose preliminary procedures for expedient in-field estimation of direct-normal and diffuse irradiance.
• Determine whether custom measurement hardware is needed; and compile a bill of materials to enable the envisioned field measurement procedure.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc in Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electronic equipment.
• Independent thinker and investigator.
• Self-motivated.
• Prior experience with electronic hardware design is an asset.
  Application Deadline: July 15, 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.
  For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

• Conduct a brief review of existing field-based irradiance measurement techniques.
• Propose preliminary procedures for expedient in-field estimation of direct-normal and diffuse irradiance.
• Determine whether custom measurement hardware is needed; and compile a bill of materials to enable the envisioned field measurement procedure