Research Assistant

We seek a motivated Graduate Research Assistant to join our team working on an innovative project focused on indoor navigation for individuals with visual impairments. The successful candidate will be involved in various aspects of the research, including developing privacy-preserving indoor localization solutions, prototyping wearable multi-sensor devices, and creating multi-modal datasets for indoor trajectory prediction. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
1- Assist in developing privacy-preserving indoor localization solutions using multi-modal deep learning techniques.
2- Participate in designing and developing wearable multi-sensor devices for indoor navigation, including IMUs, thermal sensor arrays, and radar sensors.
3- Contribute to creating a comprehensive multi-modal dataset for indoor trajectory prediction, including data collection and annotation.
4- Collaborate with team members and external partners to meet project objectives.
5- Assist in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research findings.
Qualifications Required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python and C/C++.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch).
• Familiarity with Linux and command line usage.
• You must be residing in Qatar.

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Location

Doha, Qatar

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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