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: 

2^nd 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