Research Intern

University-System-of-New-Hampshir; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire in Durham is seeking a full-time software engineer for a research study deploying autonomous robots in the homes of older adults with dementia to assist with daily living activities.

You will write new code to expand the software framework, maintain existing systems, perform deployment visits, troubleshoot issues, and collect data for dissemination to advance knowledge in elder care robotics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in robotics or related discipline.
• Prior experience with robotics.
• Knowledge of ROS2.
• Large-scale robot software development.

Responsibilities

• Writing new codes to expand the existing software framework.
• Maintaining the current software.
• Deployment visits to participants' homes.
• Troubleshoot the system whenever needed.
• Collect and analyze data for dissemination.

Skills

Robotics experience

ROS2

Field deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics

Master's degree in robotics

Tools

ROS2

Job description

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub appThe candidate will be working full time in a research study where fully autonomous robots are deployed in the homes of older adults with dementia to offer them assistance with activities of daily living.Duties/ResponsibilitiesWriting new codes to expand the existing software frameworkMaintaining the current softwareMaking deployment visits to participants homeTroubleshoot the system whenever neededCollect and analyze data for disseminationRequirementsMinimum QualificationsThe candidate should have a bachelor's or master's degree in robotics or a related disciplineKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesPrior experience with roboticsKnowledge of ROS2Large scale robot software developmentPreferred QualificationsSome field deployment experiencesApplicant InstructionsApplicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:Resume/CVCover LetterContact Information for 3 Professional ReferencesApplications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.Compensation Pay Range$30.00 - $35.00/HourPlease be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human ResourcesLocation:DurhamSalary Grade:Adjunct Hourly Staff 00