Postdoctoral Position in Robotic Water-sampling (UBC Point Grey Campus, Vancouver)

Develop autonomous drone-based water sampling in the CLEAR project with Rogers and Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. Multiple robots gather environmental data and transmit it over cellular networks to a cloud platform, supporting monitoring of oil spills, algal blooms, pollution and flood-related salinity. The joint Mechanical and Electrical Engineering role combines algorithms, computation and applied robotics. Annual salary is CAD 60,000–70,000 plus benefits, with top-ups for award holders.

PhD in engineering or a related field; experience in optimisation, machine learning, control or robotics and strong communication skills. Submit a single PDF containing a CV, cover letter and unofficial transcripts using the employer’s email instructions. The source states that no applications will be considered after 15 October 2026.