Job Opportunity
Number: FEST/IUL/2020/06
Published Date: 24 Feb 2020
Published Time: 14:20
Deadline: 02 Mar 2020 14:00
Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology, The Maldives National University
Maldives
Research Assistant

Introduction:

The Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology at The Maldives National University wishes to hire one (1) energetic, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Research Assistant for the project on “Development of a Coastal Surveillance Airship to Monitor and Control the EEZ”.

Designation:

Research Assistant

Duration:

3 months

Hours per week:

10 hours

Salary Per month:

3000/-

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct a literature review on monitoring, communication and other components (sensors and devices) required for the proposed application.
  • Device an algorithm to estimate and identify fault in sensors and actuators
  • Study the design requirements and specification of an autonomous navigation system with object detection and tracking capabilities
  • Identify the possible threats and challenges for autonomous operation of a UAV around the Maldivian coastal zone including cyber-attacks and other forms of false data injection attacks.

 

Deliverables:

  • Co-author a research paper
  • An autonomous navigation system with a ground station graphical interface to control (if required) and view the real-time location of the airship with object detection and tracking capabilities
  • An adaptive algorithm to handle the fault in sensors and actuators
  • A detailed vulnerability analysis for the airship with safety risk management and self-defence techniques and protocols

Required qualifications:

  • Diploma in relevant field or student enrolled in Diploma or Degree program.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Technical report writing skills in English.
  • Basic computing skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Added advantages:

  • Degree in Engineering/Electrical/Electronic/Computer Science or related field.
  • Degree in Aeronautics/Aerodynamics or related field.
  • Experience in hardware design.

Application closing time

2nd March  2020, Monday at 2:00 pm

Things should be submitted with the cover letter:

  • Interested candidates please send accredited and attested copies of your qualification, copy of ID card and CV to the Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology, Henveyru. Sosunge, Sosun Magu.
  • Alternatively email your application to [email protected]
  • For more information, please contact 3345461
24 Feb 2020