Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Université de Sherbrooke
- Department: Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT)
- Research Field: Computer science; Engineering » Computer engineering; Engineering » Communication engineering
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 environment
The project will be carried out at the Université de Sherbrooke under 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.
Where to apply
E-mail: Jean-Baptiste.Michaud@USherbrooke.ca
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 for healthcare and medical device applications.
Specific Requirements
- Experience in software architecture and the development of complex software systems.
- Knowledge of software lifecycle management practices.
- Languages: FRENCH — Level: Good
- Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good
- Research Field: Engineering » Computer engineering
Additional Information
Website for additional job details: https://www.usherbrooke.ca/recherche/fr/repertoire-de-projets-de-recherche/projet/1456
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada (QC)
- Country: Canada
- State/Province: All
- City: Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Postal Code: J1K 2R1
- Street: 2500 boulevard de l'Université
Contact
- State/Province: Quebec
- City: Sherbrooke
- Website: https://www.usherbrooke.ca/3it
- Street: 3000 Boul. Universite
- Postal Code: J1K 0A5