Research Associate (Kwofie-AI)

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Supervisor: Dr. E.M. Kwofie

Department: Bioresource Engineering

Position Summary: o Implement cutting-edge techniques for food processing digital twin systems development and apply machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence to make data acquisition and analysis more efficient. o Perform large-scale experimentation to identify hidden relationships between process variables in large datasets. o Create advanced machine learning algorithms such as regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modeling, and neural networks to quantify product characteristics during food/ingredient processing. o Develop web scrapping techniques to extract data from online stores using multiple programming languages. o Visualize digital twin and experimental data to enable evidence-based decisions and conclusions. o Develop artificial intelligence models and algorithms to be implemented in process-based decision-support systems for the pulse industry. o Coordinate research and analysis activities using unstructured and structured data and using programming to clean and organize data.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in bioresource engineering or food engineering o Demonstrated skillset in machine learning, deep learning, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Hourly Salary:

$31.20

Hours per Week:

35 (Part time)

Location:

MacdonaldStewart Bld

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-03-18

Position End Date:

2025-03-31

Deadline to Apply:

2024-03-25

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .