RECRUITMENT PACKAGE 2022

UBC BEST – Biomedical Engineering Student Team

About UBC BEST

UBC BEST is a student design team that focuses on the design of biomedical engineering applications, with the mission to use a context-appropriate approach to address medical challenges worldwide. Biomedical engineering is a multidisciplinary field, and this team provides students in Engineering and other faculties with the exciting opportunity of collaborating on a meaningful project. Working on these projects allows members to gain valuable technical and professional experience that will benefit them in their future careers. We provide networking opportunities to our members through a variety of events, conferences, and competitions.

Information about our team and the individual projects outlined in this recruitment package can be found at: www.ubcbest.ca

The benefits of joining BEST include:

Access to UBC BEST mentors and advisors
Access to exclusive UBC BEST networking events to meet representatives in both the biomedical industry and academia
Opportunity to learn directly from medical professionals through UBC BEST organized meetings
Gain early stage medical device development experience
Work with a multidisciplinary & outstanding student team
Potential to gain both technical and non-technical experience
Professional Development through presentations and workshops

Who We’re Looking For

UBC BEST is working on several different projects and is specifically recruiting for each of them, as listed below.

Technical Teams

Projects	Positions (# of members)
M2M (MS TO MOVEMENT)	Software Developer (#1)
UBC SportsMed	Electrical Engineer (#1-2) Software Developer (#1-2)
MINT	Mechanical Engineer (#2) Electrical Engineer (#1-2) App Development Engineer (#3) Signal Research (1)

Administrative Team

Projects

Positions (# of members)

Management

Web Designer (#1)

Fundraising and Sponsorship Leads(#1-2)

Candidates would be working on a team of other engineering and science students and would need to demonstrate:

Effective teamwork and communication skills
Professionalism
Ownership in their work
Excellent time management skills
Interest by learning and discovery
Enthusiasm about solving problems in innovative ways
Demonstrate a passion or interest in giving back to the community

The successful applicants will begin as soon as possible, working 4-8 hours per week throughout the rest of the school year and attending weekly meetings every Saturday. These are not paid positions.

What We Need

For our applications we require a single PDF with the following:

A 1-page Cover Letter containing the following information:

Name, Email, Phone Number, Year of Study, Specialization
Why are you interested in the project and the club?
What role do you see yourself playing in the project?
What skills can you bring to the team?
Any additional information such as background or personal projects

Resume

Please name the PDF specifying the project you are applying for, the title of the position, and your name. An example would be “MS to Movement - Electrical Engineer - John Doe.”

Please email the above application package to hr.bestubc@gmail.com by 11:59 pm on February 13th, 2021 with the email subject line the same as the document title name.

Table of Contents

MS to Movement Project (M2M) - Software App Developer 4

UBC SportsMed 5

UBC SportsMed - Electrical Engineer 5

UBC SportsMed - Software Engineer 6

MINT - Multifaceted Innovation in Neurotechnology 7

MINT - MECH 8

MINT - ELEC 9

MINT - AppDev 10

MINT - Signal Research 11

Management Team 12

Management Team- Web Designer 12

Management Team - Fundraising and Sponsorship 13

MS to Movement Project (M2M)

Approximately 1 in 385 Canadians suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease that degrades myelin tissue thereby causing disruption in communication between neurons. This damage leads to various severe impairments in vision, muscular coordination, speech and sensory loss [1]. Although there isn’t a cure yet, many who suffer from MS undergo a repetitive rehabilitation process in order to recover important daily functions. MS to Movement is a student body led initiative aimed at developing a therapy glove in combination with an interactive gaming interface to create a more motivating and engaging rehabilitation experience. Since this project is currently in its early design stages, we’re looking for passionate students to join the team and help us make an impact on the MS community.

MS to Movement Project (M2M) - Software App Developer

Title of Position	Software App Developer
Number of Openings	1 position
Role Description	Currently, we are looking for a software app developer with Android Studio experience to initiate and lead the development of the MS Glove app. You will have the opportunity to work with the various software sub-teams to develop the app’s UI/UX interface, game design, and implement backend storage and processing of data. You will also work closely with the electrical team to implement efficient data transmission solutions.
Ideal Candidate	You’re a curious, motivated engineering or computer science student with app development and data processing experience. You are a creative problem solver, can work in a team-environment, and are passionate about the project and implementing user-friendly solutions.
Main Responsibilities	Develop an Android App (using Android Studio, Dart, & Flutter) Work with MongoDB on back-end code Work closely with the electrical and mechanical subteam Implement efficient data transmission solutions Test the app for smooth control and user-friendly interface
Application Assets (preferred but not required)	Experience with app developing (front/back end) Experience with GitHub Experience with Android Studio/Flutter Experience with MongoDB Experience with bluetooth modules Wanting your work to have a positive impact on many people

References:

"PHAC releases incidence and prevalence rates of Multiple Sclerosis in Canada — MS Society of Canada", Mssociety.ca, 2021. [Online]

UBC SportsMed

Whether it be sprains, strains, concussions or broken bones, injuries are a very common part of any organized sport. Many of these frequent types of injuries result in a loss of participation from the sport in question. If not rehabilitated correctly, this can lead to further issues as an individual becomes older. Being able to prevent and rehabilitate common injuries is something that healthcare professionals are constantly dealing with. UBC SportsMed is looking to aid in this challenge by creating new ways of recovering and preventing frequent sports injuries.

This year, the team is looking to create a core activation device that will remind users to tighten their core, resulting in greater core strength, preventing common back injuries. Ever since the onset of COVID, people have been sitting much more, which has led to an increase in back injuries. With this device, we will be able to gain a better understanding at how a person activates their core throughout the day and allow users to passively train themselves to remember to activate their abdominal muscles when appropriate.

UBC SportsMed - Electrical Engineer

Role Title	Electrical Engineer
Number of Openings	1-2
Role Description	This job will involve brainstorming designs, manufacturing prototypes in Altium and performing comprehensive tests on the device to ensure functionality. This will require developing PCB’s for the product
Ideal Candidate	Interested in assistive technology Enjoys coming up with new ideas to solve problems related to health and mobility Able to learn on the fly and would be interested in all areas of the project Team player
Main Responsibilities	Take part in device conceptualization and detailed design. Build prototypes. Develop and conduct tests on subsystems and report findings. Manufacture components in the machine shop.
Qualifications and Nice-to-have skills	Ability to work in a team setting Experience with PCB design (Altium) and soldering
Time Commitment	4 hours per week

UBC SportsMed - Software Engineer

Role Title	Software Engineer
Number of Openings	1-2
Role Description	This job will involve brainstorming designs and developing firmware as required by the team. This will include an application so the user can track their progress and relay information back to the user to better correct their posture. Additionally, the development of machine learning models (Python) that satisfy team needs. This will require gathering data that will allow for accurate classification by the system.
Ideal Candidate	Interested in assistive technology Enjoys coming up with new ideas to solve problems related to health and mobility Able to learn on the fly and would be interested in all areas of the project Team player
Main Responsibilities	Take part in device conceptualization and detailed design. Build prototypes. Develop and conduct tests on subsystems and report findings. Manufacture components in the machine shop.
Qualifications and Nice-to-have skills	Ability to work in a team setting Familiarity with application development (frontend/backend) Experience with machine learning
Time Commitment	4 hours per week

MINT - Multifaceted Innovation in Neurotechnology

Theta Wave Analysis Project:

This year, MINT is working on analysis into a lesser known Neurological Wave of the Brain, the Theta Wave. Theta Waves lie in the frequency range of 4-8 Hz and are often found in REM cycles of sleep. This investigation was done in efforts to better understand certain processes that occur within the brain, as well as the neurological disorders that are associated with them. As a member of the Theta Wave Project, you will be working closely in Neural Wave analysis, as well as their interpretation in regards to Neurological and Psychological disorders, Medicine and a variety of other fields. Additionally, due to the fact that MINT is one of the only Neurotechnology Engineering Student Teams on campus, not only is MINT a great opportunity to learn about the structure and processes of a Design Team, it is a great method to immerse yourself into the world of neurotechnology.

As an engineer on the Theta Wave Analysis project, you will be working on the App Development Project or Signal Research Team. On the App Dev team, you will be working on interfacing of processed data received, coordinating with the interpretation of data from signal processing and establishing a program that can aid in visualizing the quality of an individual's brain patterns.(I.e. Their theta and delta waves are uncommon, which could explain sleep deprivation, their alpha is high meaning they are easily distracted/low focus levels etc.) As part of the signal research team, you would be analyzing potential projects or avenues for the team to participate in or discuss together, in addition to being part of the data collection and filtering/processing components.

EEG Acquisition Device (4th Iteration) Project:

EEGs(Electroencephalograms) are used in engineering and medicine as a form of detecting and measuring neural electrical signals. However, the reality of this design is with high-end practices, comes high cost of production and cost of use. Our custom EEG design was conceptualized with the goals of both comfortability and affordability and our goal is to continue reviewing and improving our current design.

As an engineer on the EEG Acquisition Project, you will be working on either the electrical or the mechanical team, which will also be responsible for the creation and production of our dynamic electrodes(Covid Dependent). The electrical team is responsible for developing MENTHA - our custom-made PCB for reading in data from the headset electrode. The electrical team is composed of firmware and hardware engineers: the hardware engineers create the circuit boards and solder them, and the firmware developers program the microcontrollers to communicate with hardware components and process incoming EEG data. The mechanical team is responsible for the mechanical design of the headset, using SolidWorks to prototype various designs and optimize the quality, cost and comfort of our headset.

MINT - MECH

Role Title	Mechanical Subteam Member
Number of Openings	2 positions
Role Description	In this position you will be utilising computer aided design to create a Headset that will enable the connection of electrodes to the patient’s head. It is crucial in this position to consider the ergonomics of the patients, cost and quality of the mechanical EEG headset.
Ideal Candidate	The ideal candidate is to be able to commit an average of 3-4 hours a week on average. The ideal candidate will be willing to spend more hours closer to the competition. They are willing to learn and communicate with existing members and provide intellectual contribution. Knowledge in understand the structure and anatomy of the brain is a valuable asset.
Main Responsibilities	Understand EEG electrode placement from current research and specification Understand Ergonomics of Clients Using Solid works for headset design 3D printing for prototyping
Qualifications and Nice-to-have skills	Technical skill set: Have extensive experience in CAD design Understanding of the ergonomics of the head Fundamental knowledge of an EEG and it’s usage. Interpersonal skill set: Good team member A member that notifies the team when issue arises and offers help when time permits. Be able to communicate with other sub-team members Organised Efficient usage of time Design and project is well constructed and easy for other team member to follow Creative Innovative and willing to share ideas

MINT - ELEC

Role Title	Electrical Subteam Member
Number of Openings	1-2 positions
Role Description	The electrical member will be designing a custom made PCB for reading in data. The electrical member will work on hardware and/or firmware for the PCB to communicate between firmware and hardware and to process brain wave signals and control the PCB. For example, the creation of a cricut design that incorporates the PCB, receiving electrode, power source, incooprating microcontroller and an avenue of transmission of data. The electrical sub team member will work closely with the system processing subteam to minimise noise and record the desired data.
Ideal Candidate	The ideal candidate is to be able to commit an average of 3-4 hours a week on average. The ideal candidate will be willing to spend more hours closer to the competition. They are willing to learn and communicate with existing members and provide intellectual contribution. Understand on PCB, soldering, firmware and hardware development is highly desired.
Main Responsibilities	CAD PCB design creation or improvement based off of previous design to reduce cost and quality of signal. Development of a cricut to incorporate crucial elements for the PCB and the electrode Development of firmware to communicate and control hardware. Developing at least one avenue to communicate to computer for signal processing
Qualifications and Nice-to-have skills	Technical skills: Have prior experience with Altium or similar PCB planning software Ideally have experience with soldering or understand the underlying concept Strong ECE knowledge in both coding and programming microcontrollers Strong hardware knowledge in circuit design and incorporating elements of the circuit. Interpersonal skill set: Good team member A member that notifies the team when issue arises and offers help when time permits. Be able to communicate with other sub-team members Organised Efficient usage of time Design and project is well constructed and easy for other team member to follow Creative Innovative and willing to share ideas.

MINT - AppDev

Role Title	App Development Subteam Member
Number of Openings	3 positions
Role Description	Members of the app development team will be working on a web application displaying machine learning models. They will be working with the Flask backend and a JavaScript frontend creating components to show visualisations of the EEG data obtained. The app development team will be creating graphs and visuals from the obtained data.
Ideal Candidate	The ideal candidate will be able to commit around 5 hours a week. The ideal candidate will be responsible, creative and able to work on all parts of the design of the web application. Knowledge of neuroscience is an asset
Main Responsibilities	Programming backend models using Django and Flask Creating frontend components using HTML/CSS/JS as well as more advanced modern frameworks such as ElectronJS Creating visualisations of the data obtained by other subteams Creating APIs to allow communication between the frontends and backends
Qualifications and Nice-to-have skills	Python experience, experience working on backend and API HTML/CSS/JS experience Experience with modern front end frameworks such as React, VueJS, and ElectronJS Experience with Django and Flask are considered assets

MINT - Signal Research

Role Title	Signal Processing Subteam Member
Number of Openings	1 positions
Role Description	You will be working with data obtained by the EEG and will be responsible for assisting in the pre-processing of the data which includes filtering, analysing and preparing data for the early stages in the machine learning pipeline.
Ideal Candidate	The ideal candidate will have experience with neural signals, signal processing as well as good understanding of data analysis with Python or MATLAB.
Main Responsibilities	Data conversions from obtained data into correct format for the machine learning model’s inputs Analysing and working with EEG data Using python to work with the data Will work to understand brain data and will be responsible for using literature to better understand the obtained data Creating baseline tests to test the functionality of the EEG
Qualifications and Nice-to-have skills	Signal processing and filtering with a programming language Knowledge of how brain-computer interfaces Understanding of brain signals and how to decipher them

Management Team

UBC BEST’s management team is comprised of 3 co-captains, the project leads, a social team, and a sponsorship team. Management is responsible for overseeing different aspects of the administrative and logistic demands that come with running a design team. This year, we are opening two new positions to streamline our online and financial responsibilities: Web Designer and Fundraising and Sponsorship Lead.

Management Team- Web Designer

Role Title	Web Designer
Number of Openings	1 position
Role Description	We are looking for a web designer to revamp the BEST website. Your work will involve updating the information on the website and making it look professional and polished. This will include making sample website layouts for the different projects. In addition, you will be expected to take feedback from management and team leads and will need to be present in the weekly management meeting .
Ideal Candidate	You’re a curious, motivated student with prior web designing experience. and is passionate about the projects that BEST is undertaking. You can work well in a team environment and be responsive to feedback.
Main Responsibilities	creating website designs producing sample sites meeting with clients to discuss requirements and/or project progress demonstrating and receiving feedback about draft sites keeping up to date with recent technological and software developments developing skills and expertise in appropriate software/programming languages such as HTML, CSS and Javascript creating products that are user-friendly, effective and appealing digital retouching and image editing working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications and Nice-to-have skills	Experience with working in a team-environment Experience with CSS and Javascript Experience with projects that involved biotechnology (asset) Experience with making websites

Management Team - Fundraising and Sponsorship

Role Title	Fundraising & Sponsorship Lead
Number of Openings	1-2
Role Description	The Fundraising & Sponsorship Lead is responsible for spearheading all funding applications, sponsorships, grants and fundraisers. They will aim to submit 3 funding applications, find 2 sponsors and organize 1 fundraiser
Ideal Candidate	Experience managing a budget or expenses Experience with various software applications needed for developing financial models and data interpretation Previous experience writing grant applications, running fundraisers, and/or finding sponsors is an asset
Main Responsibilities	The fundraising & sponsorship lead must have research, analytical and communication skills. Research: Able to find multiple grants and revenue sources (UBC and external) and document their purposes. Analytical: Able to create proposals based on research. Analyze the benefits and cost of each grant and revenue opportunity. Communications: Ability to speak to multiple people and in a respectful manner. Present ideas in a clear manner. Work with individual project leads to write grant applications
Qualifications and Nice-to-have skills	Strong verbal and written communication skills Highly motivated with a desire to learn Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Time Commitment	~4 hours per week