Innovator In Residence

OSEDEA; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech development firm in Montreal seeks an Innovator in Residence for a program focusing on cutting-edge research in robotics and engineering. Candidates should have recently completed a PhD or be a post-doctoral researcher with a strong research background. The role offers flexibility, collaboration with experts, and a chance to influence practical technology applications. Program duration is 6–12 months, with a competitive stipend.

Benefits

Access to innovation space

Networking opportunities

Showcase your work

Qualifications

• Recent completion of PhD or currently a post-doc in relevant fields.
• Strong publication record and experience with prototypes.
• Ability to engage in interdisciplinary discussions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate innovative questions in robotics and engineering.
• Prototype and experiment with ideas for potential applications.
• Collaborate to produce research articles and workshops.

Skills

Research background

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Complex idea translation

Bold and imaginative thinking

Education

PhD or post-doctoral degree in robotics, engineering, or AI

Job description

Who we are

We’re a thriving and agile tech development firm. People are at the center of everything we do. Simply put, we care. Our team personally cares about our clients and the world around them, and we care about our team’s life‑long dreams, aspirations, and career development.

We strongly believe in the power of community. This is why we seek opportunities to build meaningful relationships with everyone around us.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms. Backgrounds, personalities, career paths, languages… you name it. We actively innovate, learn, and share stories around the topic. We want everyone to feel welcomed and included in all we do.

We like having fun and enjoying ourselves. We wake up every day inspired to build a more efficient and enjoyable world.

About the Innovator in Residence program

Innovation doesn’t stop with our client projects. We want to push the boundaries of what’s possible at the intersection of engineering, AI, robotics, and emerging technologies. Our Innovator in Residence initiative brings a PhD student or graduate, a post‑doc, or researcher into our ecosystem to explore forward‑thinking ideas and shape the future of technology.

This is not a traditional role. It’s a residency where you’ll have the freedom and support to:

• Investigate big questions in robotics, advanced engineering, or related fields.
• Experiment and prototype ideas that may not yet have a defined commercial application.
• Collaborate with our teams of AI experts, software engineers, and designers to share knowledge and cross‑pollinate ideas.
• Create outputs such as research articles, prototypes, talks, or workshops to inspire both our team and the broader community.

Your work will bridge theory and practice, advancing knowledge in areas connected to Osedea’s expertise while contributing to a culture of curiosity and exploration. We expect you to have your own research topic; this program will help you explore it. We will not be providing you with the research subject.

What we’re looking for

• Recently completed (or soon‑to‑be completed) PhD or current post‑doctoral researcher in fields such as robotics, mechanical/electrical/software engineering, AI, or adjacent domains.
• Strong research background with publications, prototypes, or applied projects.
• Ability to translate complex research into accessible formats (talks, demos, papers, or other forms of knowledge‑sharing).
• Curiosity for interdisciplinary collaboration, comfortable working with engineers, designers, and business teams.
• Bold and imaginative thinker who wants to test ideas that could have real‑world impact.

Why you should join the program

• Dedicated time and space to advance your research in a real‑world innovation hub.
• Access to Osedea’s team, exploration zone and network of partners across industries.
• A platform to showcase your work internally and externally.
• Opportunity to influence how cutting‑edge technologies are applied in practice.

Program details

• Duration: 6–12 months (flexible, depending on project scope).
• Residency structure: hybrid, based in Montreal with access to Osedea’s office and innovation space.
• Compensation: competitive stipend based on experience and duration.

How to apply

Send us your CV, research portfolio (papers, projects, or prototypes), and a short proposal (1–2 pages) outlining the research direction or question you’d like to explore during the residency.

Process

1. Deadline to apply: October 31st 2025
2. Selection process will be finalized by December 20th 2025. The program can start as early as January 12th, 2026, no later than March 2nd 2026.
3. We welcome applications from across Canada. However, any fees associated with your relocation won’t be covered by Osedea.