Research Assistant

Title: Research Assistant

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Electrical Engineering-130320

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $20.00/ hour

FTE: 0.000000

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Department of Electrical Engineering combines hands-on research, engaging faculty and top of the line facilities to provide students with the best education. The department's multidisciplinary coursework gives students opportunities to solve problems by working with other engineering experts.

Position Overview

The research assistant will conduct research on Advanced Air Mobility with a focus on autonomy and communication support for unmanned air taxis.

Minimum Qualifications

M.S. in electrical Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

5G and 6G Communications

Job Duties

• Develop strategies for communication support for Advanced Air Mobility services.
• Develop AI-enabled algorithms for 5G Intelligent Radio Access Network
• Document the research methods developed

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• None

Work Schedule

10 hours week. Meet once a week with the supervisor in person to discuss project status.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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