Research Assistant (Automation and Control)

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

Al Ain, UAE

Ref: RP749-575

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Description

The Architectural Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a research assistant in the area of automation and control. The research assistant should be knowledgeable of microcontrollers, control algorithms and networking. The candidate should be able to develop, test and integrate automation codes into hardware specifically tailored for PV operation and fault diagnostics. The preferred candidate should have demonstrated experience in the both circuit design and wireless communication.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification

A Bachelor/Master degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering supplemented with documented evidence to support the following:

- Programming
- Control systems
- Flexible approach and initiative in executing the role.

Preferred Qualification

- Command on Arduino microcontroller
- Command in data communication and networking
- Demonstrable willingness to support work in the lab
- Be adaptable and flexible to the continuous changes associated with research demands
- Commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.

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Research Assistant salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 5,000

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