Technician - Technician 3 (CUPE 1482)

Job OpeningaLocation : Expected Start Date : Full Time : Permanent : Posting End Date : Job Description : Technician - Technician 3 (CUPE 1482)New Budget-Funded Project Part-Time 0 to 35.00 hours / week Monday to Friday, variable scheduleSalary Range : $22.73 - $32.72 per hourProposed Start Date : June 3, 2024Proposed End Date : May 30, 2025Trial / Probation Period : 840.00 work hours For more information, please contact : Janice Lane204-474-7129 or @ : - Assist primary researcher to evaluate and test algorithms which have been identified for reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-aided wireless communications.- Assist primary researcher in preparing simulation experiments using MATLAB, PyTorch, and Python.- Assist primary researcher to document the simulation codes.- Assist primary researcher to run simulations.- Assist primary researcher to prepare research reports and articles.- Assist the research group members of primary researcher in accessing the computing facilities (e.g. servers) - Other duties as : MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION / TRAINING : - Graduation from a recognized Community College Technology course or the appropriate journey (m / f) certification is required. - MSc in Electrical Engineering preferred. EXPERIENCE : - Good experience of programming in Python, MATLAB is required.- Background and understanding of antenna theory preferred.- Previous experience with signal processing algorithms, and RIS technology would be an asset.- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. SKILLS AND ABILITIES : - Good understanding of machine learning models is required.- Proficient in technical writing is required.- Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate with researchers is required.- Ability to work independently running programming codes and analyzing data is required.- Ability to prepare written reports representing findings is required.- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is Information : The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).