Research Fellow (Safe driving assessments for AVs)

Job description

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialization and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications. The Research Fellow will work in a project context whose ultimate objective is to develop technologies for validating AV behaviour at a system level. Key Responsibilities: Manage the technical aspects of the project and ensure that the deliverables are delivered on time. Manage stakeholder’s expectations. Validate project goals against existing technical standards and identify gaps and propose research activities required to fill these gaps. Perform analysis, lab and field testing on sensors and sensor systems. Organize meetings and intermediate technical progress reviews. Make presentations to partners. Job Requirements: Holder of an engineering PhD, preferably in the field of science, engineering, complex systems or control with a good understanding of sensors and sensor systems. Strong analysis skills and a good understanding of sensors and vehicle systems and driving behaviours of these systems. Knowledge of the stakes and system safety challenges associated with the validation of autonomous vehicles is preferred. Skills in using simulation for system design validation. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. With analytical skills, strong autonomy and team spirit, the research fellow will have to demonstrate a keen sense of organization and perform the tasks assigned to him/her rigorously. Ability to work as a Research Fellow, reporting on progress and communicating results. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU