Research Assistant Jobs in Computer Science at Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates

About Khalifa University

Khalifa University of Science and Technology is a public university in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) combines the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Petroleum Institute (PI) into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering. In 2019 it is ranked as the 315th best university in the world by QS rankings.

About Position

The University is seeking a researcher with a keen interest in performing cutting-edge research in autonomous vehicles (AVs) in collaboration with MIT. The projects study multi-vehicle coordinated path and tour planning with the bounded risk of collision. Several technical challenges arise from the uncertain environment in which AVs operate, such as road and weather conditions, errors in perception and sensory input data, and uncertainty in the communication channel between vehicles

Roles and responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day operations of the assigned laboratory and the assigned laboratory staff
• Ensures work is carried out and performed to the required standards
• Supports in lab instruction, when required
• Monitors and maintains an organized, clean and safe working environment in labs and ensures compliance with work-related legal, health, and safety standards
• Contributes to recruitment, training, development and performance appraisal of the assigned lab staff
• Ensures stock of equipment and consumables within a pre‐set level of expenditure
• Supports in identifying and purchasing of lab equipment, following consultation with appropriate faculty and working closely with procurement/facilities management/fiancé departments
• Supports in budget preparation by highlighting resource requirements such as equipment, manpower, and space
• Contributes to the development of policies and procedures of Dept.
• Advises faculty and students on all aspects of technical support services
• Works closely with direct supervisor to provide excellent lab services to faculty, students and researchers.

Required qualification

• MSc on Computer Science, Robotics, or equivalent
• Any relevant certifications are added advantage.
• Excellent English language both spoken and written.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess required knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job effectively.
• Experience with scientific computing software (Matlab, Octave).
• Strong knowledge in programming (e.g. C, C++).
• Proficiency in Linux OS and shell scripting
• Laboratory work Experience in Robotics related projects, ROS Software development, Microcontroller Electronics would be preferred.