Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Description
A research assistant is required to work at the College of IT, United Arab Emirates University. We seek a highly motivated research assistant to participate in a simulation using network simulators such as NS3/4. Previous experience in remote sensing using communication signals such as 5G, WiFi, and Bluetooth, human gait recognition using machine learning algorithms is highly preferable. The job involves setting up and running a simulation to test new schemes designed as milestones of a research project in the area of "seamless Wireless Communications Sensing.

The job duties include implementing new schemes for signal measurements and running performance evaluation with the current methods in the literature. The employment period is six months up for renewal based on an assessment of the RA performance.

Essential requirements for the research assistant include simulation experience on wireless communication and networking, machine learning, and optimization. In addition, good written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Salary is provided based on qualification.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
Masters in computer engineering, computer science, networking or communications

Preferred Qualification
Masters or Ph.D.

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 7,000

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