Research Assistant - Derisking Energy Systems

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 15, 2026
Full-time

The University of Alberta is a leading institution in engineering education and research. The Research Assistant of Derisking Energy Systems will support advanced research on hydrogen deployment by integrating data-driven methods and machine learning to inform risk-based planning and policy development.

Responsibilities

  • Employing Machine learning for data-driven, scalable, and interpretable model that facilitates risk-based hydrogen rollout planning, policy zoning, and well-informed decision-making
  • Data Collection and Technical Feasibility
  • Conducting safety, integration, and performance Analysis
  • Employing Machine learning to develop a spatial machine learning framework for societal risk zoning for different sectors in the hydrogen chain
  • Developing evidence-based policy and regulatory recommendations supporting safe deployment and compliance of the proposed hydrogen system
  • Carrying out site integration and comprehensive safety and risk assessment of the proposed hydrogen facilities configuration

Skills

  • Master's in Science / Engineering
  • Experience with machine learning techniques, particularly for predictive modelling or spatial analysis. Experience working with technical, engineering, or environmental datasets
  • Experience conducting safety, risk, or performance assessments (e.g., system safety, hazard analysis, risk modeling)
  • Proficiency in Python, or similar tools for data analysis and model development
  • Experience applying data-driven or computational methods to support policy, regulatory analysis, or planning
  • Ability to interpret and communicate analytical findings clearly for technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package

Company Overview

  • The University of Alberta is a public research university offering both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It was founded in 1908, and is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.ualberta.ca.

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