Research Engineer, Department of Chemistry, Competition # GEN-22-01, Thunder Bay ON

Research Engineer

Department of Chemistry

Thunder Bay Campus

Contract, Full Time

Competition # GEN-22-01

The research engineer position will provide technical and engineering support to various research projects. The research engineer will be expected to demonstrate leadership and innovation in executing their work, and will be able to tackle problems independently with supervisory input from the team. The research engineer will design and construct MRI coils, circuits and other apparatuses used for conducting research studies. Additionally, the research engineer will be responsible for the proper operation, function, and maintenance of the polarizer and coils, MRI scanner, and any other devices used in experiments and clinical studies. The research engineer will be expected to participate in all clinical and preclinical research activities including developing experimental design, data collection and analysis, phantom experiments, pulse sequence development, contributing to research publications, presentations and grant applications, communicating with industry partners and equipment suppliers, and ordering laboratory supplies. The research engineer will have excellent time management capabilities and communication skills, as well as a solid understanding of PCs, MS Office, MatLab, LabView and various other software. Experience with other software and electrical/mechanical analysis software will be an asset.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document quoting competition

#GEN-22-01, containing a cover letter and resume, along with the contact information of three work-related referencesby April 30, 2022 to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. In an effort to ensure applications are being received from under-represented groups, applicants will be asked to complete a brief self-identification questionnaire via email within three days of the posting closing date.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. 

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.