Description

Electrical & Software Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 4 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The SENSE project is a multi-year research program at the University of Calgary investigating the use of consumer-grade wearable devices to detect occupational stress in nursing staff. The project combines biosignal acquisition from wearables such as Apple and Garmin Smartwatches, machine learning models for stress classification, and field deployment with healthcare partners. The work has implications for nurse well-being, retention, and patient safety in Canadian acute care settings.

The successful candidate will report to the principal investigator and work directly with graduate students and clinical collaborators. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to peer-reviewed publica...