Research Associate - RDII

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni

Saskatoon

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Digital Integration Centre of Excellence (DICE) invites applications for a Research Associate to support multiple NSERC-funded projects at Innovation Place, Saskatoon. You will assist senior researchers, collaborate with industry partners, and advance AI/ML research in asset management, cybersecurity and IoT.

Reporting to the Research Manager, you will plan and execute experiments, mentor student researchers, and help prepare technical reports and proposals within

Qualifications

Four-year degree in Computer Science or related discipline, graduate degree preferred.
Minimum 3 years’ coding-based project experience, with AI/ML exposure preferred.
Demonstrated research methods (quantitative & qualitative).
Ability to prepare data, analyze results and report findings.
Team support across coding activities and technical tasks.
Focus on detail, problem-solving and collaboration.
WHMIS and lab safety training or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

Undertakes project related activities in concert with the principal investigator.
Establishes and implements project plans, budgets, and research with senior research associate and project manager.
Recruits, mentors and supervises student research assistants and research technologists as deemed necessary by the project scope.
Work closely with the SMEs in the performance of research activities, planning and leading meetings with the SME’s primary research contact.
Determines and develops methods, experiments and / or technologies to be used for the project.
Under minimal guidance, executes technical experiments following appropriate laboratory / technical procedures.
Makes detailed observations and analyzes data to provide an interpretation of results.
Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including proposal development, progress reports, and final detailed technical reports as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Four-year degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Graduate degree preferred in related discipline

Minimum 3 years’ coding-based project experience

Experience with AI/ML

Tools

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Job Content (SDF) Details

Competition Number P17786 Posting Title Research Associate - RDII Classification Unclassified Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus Building Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr. Other Building DICE - Innovation Place Date Posted 08/19/2026 Closing Date JIQ # Start Date 09/01/2026 End Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled No Ongoing No Category of work Casual Bargaining Unit Research/Unclassified Hours of Work To be Assigned Salary Range As per Unclassified Wage Grid Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

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Posting Status Open Special Instructions to Applicants

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

Digital Integration Centre of Excellence (DICE) is an NSERC funded Technology Access Centre within Saskatchewan Polytech located at Innovation Place in Saskatoon. Reporting to the Research Manager, the Research Associate will be assigned to multiple projects where they will follow the guidance of Senior Researchers. The position will require working collaboratively with various industry partners/clients to help with their digital needs. DICE focuses on Computer Science related research such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, and Time-sensitive Networking and Mesh Communication.

Duties:

Undertakes project related activities in concert with the principal investigator;
Establishes and implements project plans, budgets, and research with senior research associate and project manager.
Recruits, mentors and supervises student research assistants and research technologists as deemed necessary by the project scope.
Work closely with the SMEs (Small to Medium Enterprises) in the performance of research activities. This will involve planning and leading meetings with the SME’s primary research contact in addition to meetings with other research personnel to ensure project progress.
Determines and develops methods, experiments and / or technologies to be used for the project.
Under minimal guidance, executes technical experiments following appropriate laboratory / technical procedures.
Makes detailed observations and analyzes data to provide an interpretation of results.
Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including proposal development, progress reports, and final detailed technical reports as required.

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities And Experience

Specific Accountabilities Duties Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

A minimum four-year degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Preference will be given to graduate degrees in a related discipline.
A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in coding-based projects. Preference will be given to candidates with direct experience in AI and ML.
Demonstrated technical foundation of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Demonstrated skills or ability to quickly acquire skills in data preparation, data analysis, AI / ML, SQL/NoSQL, data interpretation and reporting.
Must be able to provide technical assistance to others in a wide range of coding-based activities.
Effective problem-solving skills with strict attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently within a team environment under tight timelines.
Demonstrates valuing diversity.
WHMIS and laboratory safety trained or willing to obtain this training.

Desired QSA Required Competencies

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