Senior Research Scientist

Staff
- Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried
- Scientific Eng., Level A

Job Title:

Senior Research Scientist

Department:
Yang | Department of Civil Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Range: $6,251.00 - $8,986.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date:
June 19, 2026. Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date:
June 21, 2027.

Prof. Tony T.Y. Yang is hiring a Senior Research Scientist in UBC Smart Structures to conduct smart construction research. The position is expected to lead and coordinate activities across multiple Smart Construction research projects within UBC Smart Structures. Current projects include: 5G based AI-enabled Smart Construction Projects:
Develop cutting edge AI algorithms and robotics for smart construction. Smart Infrastructure and Structural Health Monitoring:
Develop AI algorithms for energy usage detection and structural health monitoring.

The candidate will be part of the research team at UBC Smart Structures. He/she will lead and coordinate multiple Smart Construction research projects and related technical activities within UBC Smart Structures. He/she will be directly supervised by Prof. T.Y. Yang. Regular meetings with Prof. Yang will be required for this position.

• Smart Construction Research Leadership: Lead and coordinate the day‑to‑day execution of multiple Smart Construction research projects, including planning, implementation, and technical oversight, ensuring alignment with the research objectives of UBC Smart Structures.
• Advanced Sensing and Instrumentation Systems: Apply advanced technical expertise and independent judgment in the design, configuration, deployment, and evaluation of sensing and data acquisition systems within Smart Construction research projects. Evaluate the impact of sensor configurations, instrumentation decisions, and data quality on downstream AI algorithms, robotics systems, and automated construction workflows.
• Data Analytics and AI Applications: Responsible for the development and application of AI‑based methods for energy usage detection, structural condition assessment, and intelligent decision‑making in Smart Construction and infrastructure systems.
• Technical Integration and Experimental Research: Integrate knowledge of sensing technologies, data acquisition systems, robotics and computational methods to support technical decision‑making during laboratory experiments and field deployments across multiple research projects.
• Research Coordination and Mentorship: Oversee day‑to‑day research activities and ensure effective execution of experimental and field‑based work across concurrent projects. Provide technical guidance and research direction to postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and research assistants engaged in project activities.
• Research Reporting and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate in regular meetings with Prof. T.Y. Yang to report progress, discuss technical challenges, adjust research plans and support UBC Smart Structures initiatives.

The position requires a high degree of independent judgment in the planning and execution of Smart Construction research activities. Errors in judgment may result in inaccurate research findings, loss of valuable research data, delays in project milestones, ineffective deployment of sensing and AI systems, damage to specialized equipment, missed sponsor deliverables, and reputational impact to UBC Smart Structures and its research partners.

Prof. Tony T.Y. Yang () will provide high‑level supervision to the candidates to ensure the quality and correctness of the work. The candidates will frequently interact with the Prof. Tony T.Y. Yang through email or weekly meetings to report the progress of the project.

Provides technical and research project leadership, training, and day‑to‑day coordination to postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and research assistants involved in Smart Construction research activities. No formal administrative supervision.