Join UBC's Algorithms Optimization and Control Lab as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Contribute to medical drone technology aimed at improving health outcomes in challenging terrains.
The postdoctoral position in the Drone Transport Initiative at the University of British Columbia focuses on developing essential autonomy algorithms for medical drones over a 2- to 3-year period. Candidates will be responsible for algorithm implementation, partnership collaboration, and regulatory support for flight approvals, while also engaging in flight testing.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop algorithms for drone flight automation
• Collaborate on deployment with industrial partners
• Assist with regulatory filings for flying permits




• Support flight tests with potential travel
• Engage respectfully with Indigenous stakeholders
Requirements:
• PhD in engineering, preferably in robotics or aerospace
• Solid background in optimization and control systems
• Proficiency in C++, ROS, and embedded technology
• Experience in flight or robotic hardware environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
Bring cutting-edge solutions to healthcare delivery systems with UBC's research in drone technology.
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📌 Drone Autonomy Postdoctoral Fellow UBC (Vancouver)
🏢 The University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver