What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate in Mechanical Engineering (MS or PhD) - Condition Monitoring and Computer Vision position at UMass Lowell?
General Summary of Position :
The Research Associate in Mechanical Engineering (MS or PhD) - Condition Monitoring and Computer Vision, will conduct analytical and experimental research in the areas of Nondestructive evaluation and Condition Monitoring with an emphasis on the development of computer vision and machine learning-enhanced techniques for damage detection, data acquisition, and system monitoring for energy systems (e.g., wind, solar, hydrogen). The successful candidate will also assist in writing scholarly articles and research proposals, help to manage and educate graduate or undergraduate students, and assist in the successful operation of the laboratories and facilities. The initial appointment will be for 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on productivity and performance and the availability of funding.
Essential Job Duties :
1. Conduct analytical and experimental research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). This specifically involves :
- Acquire data of targeted structures using unmanned aerial vehicles embedding different sensors such as RGB, RGB_D, and infrared cameras, LiDAR scanners, etc. Develop appropriate image processing algorithms and approaches to analyze the collected datasets.
- Conduct research related to differing environmental conditions and operations of the installed energy storage and power generation system.
- Develop a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system for monitoring and control of energy systems.
- Develop appropriate machine learning algorithms and models to automate the detection of damage in the collected datasets.
- Ensuring all project-related activities are conducted on time and to the highest standard.
- Prepare status reports and deliverables in collaboration with and under the direction of the PI.
- Serve as a liaison between PI and collaborating research partners.
2. Assist supervisor in writing scholarly articles and proposals for grant funding.
3. Attend Meetings related to the research projects.
4. Supervision of Undergraduate and Graduate Students :
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Special Instructions to Applicants :
Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA / GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This is a Grants & Contracts (MTA / GRACE) Union position, Grade P16.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on productivity and performance and the availability of funding.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
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