Postdoctoral Position In Ai And Robotics For Wildfires
Postdoctoral Position In Ai And Robotics For Wildfires
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Postdoctoral Position in AI and Robotics for Wildfires
PRIME Research Group & AI for Health Research Chair Faculty of science IT Department
(One year position with renewal possibility)
The Perception Robotics and Intelligent Machines (PRIME) research group and the AI for Health Research Chair at the Universit de Moncton is inviting applications for three postdoctoral positions in the exciting and rapidly evolving fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics (Wildfires Health and Biomedical applications Industrial applications - see other competitions). These positions are part of PRIME/AI Chairs strategic research initiatives aimed at addressing real-world challenges through cutting-edge AI and robotics technologies.
Cross-Collaboration and Environment
While each postdoc will focus on a specific domain they will have the opportunity to collaborate across projects and fields within PRIME/Chair encouraging interdisciplinary learning and innovation. The lab has seen significant growth in collaborative and industrial research offering opportunities to work on real-world high-impact projects with academic governmental and industrial partners.
- ANNUAL SALARY: $50000 to $55000 depending on experience
- FULL TIME: 35 hours/week
- TEMPORARY POSITION: 1 year with renewal possibility
- START DATE: Autumn 2025
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15 2025
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents before the application deadline quoting the reference number:
- A curriculum vitae
- A cover letter explaining how your skills match the desired profile
- A statement of your research
- Contact information for 3 references
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Universit de Moncton is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women men and non-binary people as well as Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities members of racialized groups (visible minorities and racialized persons) gender minorities and members of the 2ELGBTQIA community. On a voluntary basis applicants may also complete the employment equity self-identification form. Once completed this document must be saved under the competition number and submitted along with the required application documents.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements this competition is open primarily to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
What youll do
Responsibilities
Postdoctoral Position in AI and Robotics for Wildfires
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Perception Robotics and Intelligent Machines (PRIME) research group at the Universit de Moncton is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our efforts in developing AI-driven solutions for wildfire detection prediction and management.
Research Focus:
- AI for detecting fires and smoke in ground aerial and satellite imagery (visible near-infrared thermal)
- Wildfire spread prediction using environmental and meteorological data
- Fire risk estimation and early warning systems
- Simulation environments for modeling fire behavior and emergency response
- Other topics of interest in this area
What youll need
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science Robotics Electrical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or a related field
- Strong publication record in relevant areas
- Proficiency in Python and C
- Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch TensorFlow and others
- Familiarity with tools for data processing simulation and visualization
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
ASSETS:
- Knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System) is a strong asset especially for robotics related projects
OTHER:
- A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.
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A little bit about us
Universit de Moncton
LUniversit de Moncton est un tablissement denseignement postsecondaire form de trois campus exclusivement de langue franaise. Les trois campus sont situs dans les trois principales rgions francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick soit :
- Le Sud-Est (Moncton) : Un campus limage dune universit vibrante et diversifie. Situ dans une rgion trpidante de culture et de divertissement Moncton est un vritable centre urbain avec des plages et des parcs naturels proximit.
- Le Nord-Est (Shippagan) : Un campus situ prs de la mer dans la belle Pninsule acadienne. Un campus invitant et dynamique!
- Le Nord-Ouest (Edmundston) : Un campus qui se distingue grce des installations conviviales et la disponibilit de son corps professoral. Ses btiments ancestraux qui rappellent son riche patrimoine sont anims dune ambiance cordiale qui tmoigne de la dimension humaine dune communaut rsolument ouverte sur le monde.
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LUniversit de Moncton sengage tre intgre bienveillante et lcoute afin dentretenir un climat de confiance qui encourage la libre expression et qui mne lengagement citoyen et lpanouissement personnel et professionnel.
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LUniversit de Moncton assure lquit clbre la diversit et offre un milieu inclusif. Les membres de la communaut universitaire sont solidaires des personnes et des groupes en qute de justice.
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Fond en 1963 ltablissement compte aujourdhui prs de 5 500 tudiantes et tudiants. Elle offre prs de 200 programmes aux trois cycles dtudes dans diverses disciplines. Dans la plupart des programmes les deux premires annes sont offertes aux trois campus les autres annes seffectuant au campus de Moncton. LUniversit de Moncton offre une varit de cours et de programmes en ligne tels que des programmes lis aux domaines de ladministration de lducation des sciences humaines et sociales et des langues secondes (p. ex. Certificat en gestion de la scurit de linformation des entreprises la Matrise en administration des affaires et la Matrise en ducation).
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LUniversit de Moncton croit fermement que la qualit de la formation repose sur une base solide sur le plan acadmique et lapprentissage pratique en milieu de stage. En optant pour le rgime coopratif ltudiante ou ltudiant a la chance de faire plus dun stage au cours de ses tudes afin dacqurir de lexprience professionnelle.
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Are you interested
Work With Us
Professional Development Opportunities:
- Co-supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students
- Collaborate with the PI to enhance lab visibility and partner engagement
- Organize and present at workshops seminars and conferences
- Eligible to apply for lecturer positions in the computer science department (subject to availability and research commitments)
Employment Type
Temp
