Research Assistant - Mechatronics - Limited Term

Research Assistant - Mechatronics - Limited Term

Tracking Code: req1568

Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Posting Date: May 14, 2025

Closing Date: May 27, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)

Job Summary:

We seek a Research Assistant to contribute to academic research and development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in computer science and mechatronics. The candidate will design and implement parts of a theomorphic robot. The successful candidate must also possess excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration with international researchers and institutions, ensuring smooth communication and mutual understanding in a multicultural research environment.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Conduct literature reviews on the research and development of theomorphic robots
Design and implement related 3D prints and related mechatronics
Assist in demonstrating robots, progress reports and presentations
Qualifications:

Proven experience in academic research and development in robots, with a track record of published articles in relevant domains
Strong technical skills and communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural and international settings
Education:

Master's in Computer Science with a Mechatronics background or related field.
Please email a CV and a one-paragraph statement on your suitability for the position at Patrick.Hung@ontariotechu.ca by that date indicated in the email.

Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until May 27, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that the appointment process in the TA/RA collective agreement has been followed and we are currently posting this TA opportunity for candidates in the fourth preference group (Pool D). However, if you are a qualified candidate currently in the first (Pool A), second (Pool B) or third (Pool C) preference group who is interested in this position, please apply to this posting.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: May 14, 2025

Expected End Date: 6/28/2025

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