Postdoc and PhD positions in digital twin and smart manufacturing
Position descriptions
The Design Innovation and Intelligent Manufacturing (DIIM) lab led by Dr. Sheng Yang is seeking 1 Postdoc (2-year contract) and 1 PhD student to conduct research on digital twin modeling, simulation, and smart manufacturing fields. Both positions are available immediately. The salary of the postdoc position is competitive and subject to college policy. The PhD position will be fully funded. The admission is expected to be September 2023 or soon after. More information about the DIIM lab can be found here: https://sy1990.github.io/diim-lab/index.html
Qualification requirements
(1) Postdoc fellow position
- Ph.D. in smart manufacturing, robotics, or highly related fields.
- Research experience in one or more of the following topics: digital twin, data-driven simulation, human cyber-physical system, machine learning, computer vision, human-robot collaboration.
- Familiar with at least one programming language (C# or Python). Experience in Unity and VR/AR is an asset.
- Demonstrated research and management excellence (good journal publications are required)
(2) PhD position
- Motivated students with a background of robotics, manufacturing, mechatronics are preferred.
- Average 80% (A- equivalent) or above in graduate studies. Master’s degree is required.
- Proficient in at least one programming language (C++/C#/Python).
- Demonstrated research excellence (publications if any).
- English requirements: overall 6.5 (minimum 6 in each component); TOEFL: overall 89 (minimum 21 in each component)
How to apply
Please send the following documents to Dr. Yang via email: syang19@uoguelph.ca .
- Email head: Postdoc position (or PhD position)
- A cover letter details relevant research experience
- CV
- Publication list (highlight your name in each publication)
- Transcripts of all degrees since Bachelor's
- English proficiency proof (IELTS or TOEFL)
About the University of Guelph
The University of Guelph (UoG) is one of the top public research universities in Canada. It is ranked 4th in Canada in Maclean's "University Rankings 2023" in the Comprehensive category and 12th overall. Guelph, the vibrant city where the UoG is located, is rated one of the 10 best places to live in Canada. It is in the heart of the Innovation Corridor that stretches from Toronto to Waterloo Region within one-hour drive, which achieves the perfect balance of academics and community.