Research Assistant - Derisking Energy Systems
The University of Alberta is a leading institution in engineering education and research. The Research Assistant of Derisking Energy Systems will support advanced research on hydrogen deployment by integrating data-driven methods and machine learning to inform risk-based planning and policy development.
Responsibilities
- Employing Machine learning for data-driven, scalable, and interpretable model that facilitates risk-based hydrogen rollout planning, policy zoning, and well-informed decision-making
- Data Collection and Technical Feasibility
- Conducting safety, integration, and performance Analysis
- Employing Machine learning to reputed company a spatial machine learning reputed company for societal risk zoning for different sectors in the hydrogen chain
- Developing evidence-based policy and regulatory recommendations supporting safe deployment and compliance of the proposed hydrogen system
- Carrying out site integration and comprehensive safety and risk assessment of the proposed hydrogen facilities configuration
Skills
- Master's in Science / Engineering
- Experience with machine learning techniques, particularly for predictive modelling or spatial analysis. Experience working with technical, engineering, or environmental datasets
- Experience conducting safety, risk, or performance assessments (e.g., system safety, hazard analysis, risk modeling)
- Proficiency in Python, or similar tools for data analysis and model development
- Experience applying data-driven or computational methods to support policy, regulatory analysis, or planning
- Ability to interpret and communicate analytical findings clearly for technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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