CARE Research Associate (Occupant Comfort and Aging in Place)
Last updated: August 3, 2026, 4:59 p.m.
Posting Period: August 3rd, 2026 – August 18th, 2026
Planned Start Date: September 1st, 2026
Planned End Date: September 1st, 2027
Principal Investigator: Mohamed Ouf (Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Application Instructions: Please email Mohamed Ouf at mohamed.ouf@concordia.ca with the position title in the subject line
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday between the hours of 7AM-7PM, 8 hours per day
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Range: $30.79 - $53.28 per hour
Union: CARE
Languages: English required; French preferred
About Us
The Intelligent Buildings and Cities Lab (IBCL), led by Dr. Mohamed Ouf at Concordia University develops AI- and data-driven solutions for smarter, more sustainable buildings. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with industry, government, and academic partners on cutting-edge research in building intelligence, occupant-centric operation, energy systems, and urban sustainability, providing an exciting environment for innovation and impact.
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to develop AI-driven methods for supporting aging in place through smart home technologies. The successful candidate will work on occupant sensing, behavioural modelling, health and well-being monitoring, and intelligent decision-making using multimodal data, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary academic, healthcare, and industry partners.
Desired Traits
- Strong experience in occupant comfort modelling, particularly for non-traditional occupant groups such as older adults or vulnerable populations.
- Expertise in indoor environmental quality (IEQ) measurements and modelling, including thermal comfort, indoor air quality, lighting, and acoustics.
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to publish scientific papers and prepare technical reports.
- Flexibility and willingness to contribute to related research projects within the lab and collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Ph.D. in Engineering or a closely related discipline, preferably with research focused on occupant comfort modelling, indoor environmental quality, or smart buildings.
- Experience with indoor environmental monitoring, including the use of environmental sensors and data acquisition systems.
- Proficiency in data analytics and modelling using Python and/or MATLAB, with experience handling large and complex datasets.
- Experience with numerical modelling and simulation using ANSYS software (or comparable engineering simulation tools).
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Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and persons with disabilities; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
