Student Research Assistant - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Competition Number:
79S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week 
Salary:

$15.40 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP to August 16, 2024

Dr. Sundeep Singh from the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is seeking a student research assistant to work on a project related to computational modeling and simulation of pulsed-field ablation for treating cardiac arrhythmias. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Develop a coupled multiphysics model for simulating pulsed-field ablation in cardiac tissue
  • Actively participate in analyzing and interpreting data
  • Assist in drafting journal/conference articles

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Must be an undergraduate engineering student currently enrolled in UPEI
  • Successful completion of Thermo Fluids I, II, and III courses with exceptional grades
  • Prior experience in using COMSOL, ANSYS, SolidWorks, Python, or MATLAB would be advantageous
  • Must have good professional and technical skills
  • Must have a keen interest in interdisciplinary research
  • Prior experience in writing scientific papers and/or presentations at scientific conferences is highly valued

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

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