Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT)

Organisation/Company Université de Sherbrooke Department Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) Research Field Computer science Engineering » Computer engineering Engineering » Communication engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 25 Dec 2026 - 00:07 (America/Toronto) Country Canada Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 4 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Context

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide, with approximately 2.3 million new cases each year. While early detection remains the most effective way to improve survival rates, current screening methods still face significant challenges related to cost, accessibility, and patient comfort.

BRAVE (BRA-based ViscoElastography) is an innovative technology developed at the University of Sherbrooke that generates three-dimensional breast stiffness maps using a conventional bra and an optical imaging system. This approach is non-invasive, free of ionizing radiation, does not require breast compression, and eliminates direct contact with the patient.

Research project

The research team led by Prof. Jean-Baptiste Michaud, in collaboration with Prof. Elijah Van Houten and Prof. Valérie Grandbois, has secured technology maturation funding to advance the BRAVE prototype toward a robust, scalable,



and industry-ready software platform for clinical translation and future commercialization.

This initiative aims to modernize the platform’s software architecture, incorporate advanced artificial intelligence methodologies, and ensure compliance with the regulatory and quality requirements governing medical device technologies.

Proposed activities

- Plan and implement the software platform maturation strategy.
- Modernize and evolve the software architecture toward a distributed, modular infrastructure based on agents and microservices.
- Deploy the tools and processes required for software lifecycle management, including version control, quality assurance, automated testing, and issue tracking.
- Develop and integrate advanced computer vision, artificial intelligence, and data analytics algorithms.
- Design and implement tools for system performance evaluation, optimization, and validation.
- Integrate data management, metadata management, and access control infrastructures.
- Contribute to the design and enhancement of user interfaces in collaboration with research teams and end users.
- Manage, generate, and validate datasets used for the training and evaluation of artificial intelligence models.
- Support clinical studies and contribute to research, innovation,



and technology transfer activities.
- Perform other related duties in support of the project's objectives and activities.

Supervision and research setting

The project will be carried out at the Université de Sherbrookeunder the supervision of Prof. Jean-Baptiste Michaud, in collaboration with Prof. Elijah Van Houten and Prof. Valérie Grandbois. The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team spanning the Faculty of Engineering and the Centre de recherche du CHUS (CRCHUS), bringing together expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, biomechanics, medical imaging, and technological innovation.

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Computer engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Computer science » Database management Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidate profile

- PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- Strong interest in medical technologies, artificial intelligence, data processing, and applied research environments.
- Experience in software architecture and the development of complex software systems.
- Knowledge of software lifecycle management practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in either French or English.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, apply scientific rigor, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Assets: Experience working in regulated environments or in the development of software solutions f

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