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Postdoctoral Fellow Position in automated flight planning for medical drones
The University of British Columbia
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vancouver, Canada
Location
vancouver
Posted
July 09, 2026
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Job Description
Overview
The Algorithms Optimization and Control Lab (AOCL) at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada has a funded postdoctoral position in the Drone Transport Initiative. This 2‑ to 3‑year role involves developing autonomy algorithms for medical drones that will deliver medicine and blood products to and from remote communities in Northern British Columbia.
Scope of Work
- Develop and implement automated flight‑planning algorithms for long‑range medical drones.
- Work with industrial partners to deploy the algorithms on hardware.
- Support regulatory filings to obtain flight approvals.
- Support flight test campaigns, including occasional travel to the Prince George area.
Qualifications
- A PhD degree in engineering.
- Background in robotics, mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering.
- Strong interperso...