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Research Assistant

 

 

Research Assistant

  • 513133
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Hourly
  • Staff
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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

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Department Summary

The Department of Electrical Engineering combines hands-on research,

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

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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