Research assistant with specializations in Drones

SDU UAS Center, part of Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for an open position for one or more research assistant(s) to support our portfolio of ongoing and future research projects within Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS, Drones). The position is a 1-year employment with the possibility of extension. The employment will take place from 1st of August 2022 or as soon as possible. 

What we offer
The successful candidate will become part of the SDU UAS Center , where we conduct research in civil drone technologies and future drone applications within areas such as inspection, energy, agriculture, and healthcare. Together we create drone solutions to the benefit of society. We offer a positive work environment and a close connection to the world-leading Robotics community of Odense.

What we expect
You should have a relevant engineering degree in drones, robotics, electronics, software or another related field at MSc level or higher, and should have expertise in several of the following areas:

• Research and development within UAS platforms, subsystems, and payloads.
• Software design and development (C, C++, Python).
• Embedded systems software (RTOS, ROS)
• Sensors and signal processing.
• Electronics design and development.
• UAS operations (experiments, piloting).

In addition, the positions will involve teaching activities, therefore teaching experience is considered an advantage. The candidate will be part of the SDU UAS Center and is expected to participate in the center’s project portfolio and outreach activities.

Work area
Tasks could include, but are not limited to, research and development within:

• Computer vision
• Robotics
• Control systems
• Software
• Embodiment
• Embedded electronics
• Operation of multirotor and fixed wing UAS

For certain projects, and for tasks at the Drone labs at HCA airport, a security check by relevant authorities and a driver’s license are required.

For further information please contact Professor Ulrik Pagh Schultz , [email protected] ,  65503570.

Conditions of employment
Employment as a research assistent requires scientific qualifications at graduate level. Employment as a research assistent is temporary and will cease without further notice at the end of the period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation .

The assessment process
Read about the Assessments and selection process .

Application procedure
The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying. 

The application must be in English and must include:

• Motivated application
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae 
• Certificates/Diplomas (MSc) 
• Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.

The application deadline is 30 of June 2022.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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