Temporary Research Assistant II

Department:

Electric & Computer Eng-LARRI-JM

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R107288

Minimum Requirements:

Three (3) or more years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Description:

The Louisville Automation and Robotics Research Institute (LARRI), at the University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant II interested in assisting with engineering research activities. This position is compensated at $15/hour for up to 40 hours a week. The candidate will be mentored by Dr. Dan Popa and will perform the following duties:

Selection and evaluation of robotic and automation equipment to be used in an industrial environment. Investigation of a computer vision solution, with both hardware and software that identifies 3D objects in real-time. Conduct experiments with existing equipment at LARRI and in simulation environments and identify opportunities for improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer science, electrical, mechanical engineering.

• Working knowledge of project and team management software such as MS Project and MS Teams. Proficiency with software such as Python, C++, MATLAB and ROS; and hardware such as industrial robots, and visual inspection cameras.

• The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in hands-on robotics development and testing.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.