Post/s of Full-Time or Part-Time Research Support Officer I or II - Department of Computer Information Systems

29 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Malta

Department

Office for Human Resources Management & Development

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Malta

Application Deadline

18 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Malta)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (Call ID: 11/2024)

Post/s of Full-Time or Part-Time Research Support Officer I or II

Project (BrainWeb) – “Developing a low-cost brain-native web browser”

University of Malta Research Excellence Programme 2023

And any other projects undertaken by the Department of Computer Information Systems, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology.

 

Applications are invited for a Research Support Officer (RSO) to carry out duties in relation to the BrainWeb Project which is funded by the University of Malta Research Excellence Programme 2023. The RSO may also be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Department of Computer Information Systems within the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology.

 

Applicants should be in possession of a Master's degree in an ICT-related area and be proficient in computational thinking as well as programming, with a strong sense of human-centric system design. Promising applicants who are in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in ICT or any other closely related area, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for the RSO I post.

 

The University of Malta is an Equal Opportunity employer.

 

The selected candidate must be living in Malta for the period of employment.

 

The post is for a period of up to 23 months, depending on the level of the RSO.  A part-time position will entail an average of 20 hours of work per week.

 

The remuneration per annum / per hour (inclusive of any cost-of-living adjustment) shall start at €28,829 / €13.86 (RSO II) or €25,709 / €12.36 (RSO I). From January 2025 this will rise to €29,578 / €14.22 (RSO II) or €26,458 / €12.72 (RSO I).

 

Candidates must upload their covering letter, curriculum vitae, and certificates (certificates should be submitted in English) and contact details of at least two referees through this form https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects by not later than Sunday, 18th February 2024. 

 

Late applications will not be considered.

 

Further information may be obtained from http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment and should you have any queries, please send us an email on [email protected]

 

Further Information

 

The aim of this research project is to develop a novel, low-cost, cross-platform, brain-native web browser.

 

Building on our previous research, this project aims to further develop a novel, low-cost, brain-native web browser as an assistive technology (AT) that can provide thousands of individuals living with highly restrictive motor impairments (e.g., advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis as well as stroke patients) unbounded access to the web - and in turn, all that it affords. Specialised BCI systems are typically characterised by high barriers to entry (e.g., cost and complexity to set up), and this project aims to lower these barriers and provide a solution that lends itself well outside of a lab environment. This novel brain-native web browser will open up more opportunities to people who cannot adopt existing off-the-shelf ATs, and who cannot interact using their voice or through eye-tracking technology, in turn allowing them to communicate, learn, work, play and carry out any activity at the core of what it means to be human. This project is aligned with national and international strategies, where research and collaboration on innovative assistive technologies are listed as a priority – along with guidelines and legislation to promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Further information may be obtained by contacting Dr Chris Porter at [email protected] .  The RSO may also be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Department of Computer Information Systems within the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology.

 

The appointee will be expected to undertake the following tasks:

conduct research and development on project-related aspects throughout the duration of the project;

plan, coordinate and conduct empirical research and co-designing sessions with target users, including data collection, analysis and reporting;

produce deliverables and related reports within the stipulated time frames as specified in the project description;

prepare scientific conference or journal papers related to the project;

travel and attend meetings/conferences as the need arises;

participate in public engagement events; and

perform any other project-related task as instructed by the project coordinator and key experts.

 

The appointee will be expected to work at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.

 

The selection procedure will involve:

scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application);

shortlisting; and

an interview and / or extended interview.

 

The post is for a period up to 24 months, which will be subject to a probationary period and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University of Malta which are now or which may hereafter be in force.

 

Office of the University,

Msida, 26th January 2024

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Live in Malta

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Malta

Country

Malta

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects

Contact

City

Msida

Website

http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment

Street

University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED