UBC Postdoctoral Position in Drone Technology

Make a significant impact at UBC's Algorithms Optimization and Control Lab. Engage in developing autonomy algorithms for drones delivering medical supplies to remote communities in Northern BC.

This funded Postdoctoral Fellow position focuses on the Drone Transport Initiative at the University of British Columbia, lasting 2 to 3 years. Candidates will implement automated flight-planning algorithms while collaborating with industrial partners. Responsibilities also include supporting regulatory approvals and conducting flight tests in various locations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Implement algorithms for automated drone flight planning
• Collaborate with industry on hardware integration
• Support regulatory approvals for flight operations
• Aid in flight testing with potential travel
• Foster cultural engagement with Indigenous communities

Requirements:
• Doctorate in engineering disciplines such as robotics
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