23 Feb 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
10 Mar 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: 23/2024)
Post/s of Full-Time Research Support Officer I or II
Project EyeCon+ - Validation of Electrooculography-based Eye Tracking
Funded by the MCST FUSION R&I Go-To-Market Accelerator Programme
And any other projects undertaken by the Department of Systems & Control Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Applications are invited for a Research Support Officer (RSO) to carry out duties in relation to the EyeCon+ Project which is funded by the MCST FUSION R&I Go-To-Market Accelerator Programme, and in which the University of Malta is the lead partner. The RSO may also be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Department of Systems & Control Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering.
Applicants should be in possession of a Master’s degree in an area related to signal processing and/or machine learning, and preferably also with experience in processing of electrooculography (EOG) data or biomedical signals. The candidate should have good programming skills, preferably in MATLAB, and possess good English written communication and academic writing skills. Applicants should be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The applicants must be able to organise and prioritise tasks within the project timeline so as to meet interim deadlines.
Promising applicants who are in possession of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in electrical and electronic engineering (with a focus on signal processing) or in a related area such as computer science, ICT and related areas, 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 project is planned to start on the 1st of March 2024 and the post is for a period up to 18 months.
The initial remuneration per annum inclusive of any cost-of-living adjustment shall be €25,709 (RSO I) or €28,829 (RSO II).
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, 10th March 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 project is to validate the software engine developed in a previous MCST funded project called EyeCon involving the control of computer applications through electrooculography (EOG) for augmentative and alternative communication. Comprehensive user testing is planned to be conducted on healthy participants and individuals with motor impairments, as they interact with grid-based graphical user interfaces such as virtual keyboards. This will aid in refining and tailoring the current engine, enhancing its applicability and advancing it towards commercialization.Further information may be obtained by contacting Dr Tracey Camilleri at ([email protected] ). The RSO may also be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Department of Systems & Control Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering.
The appointee will be expected to undertake the following tasks:
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:
The post is for a period up to 18 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, 23rd February 2024
Requirements
- Research Field
- Other
- Education Level
- Bachelor 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
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED
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