Systems and Control Engineering at UM

𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 (𝗥𝗦𝗢) – 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮

We are seeking a full-time Research Support Officer (RSO) for an 18-month appointment with the Department of Systems and Control Engineering at the University of Malta.

The opportunity offers candidates the opportunity to contribute across a range of departmental activities, including:

• Supporting ongoing research and innovation projects;
• Assisting with laboratory setup, maintenance, and operation;
• Developing and preparing demonstrations for outreach, teaching, and research activities;
• Contributing to the day-to-day technical and practical activities that keep our laboratories running effectively.

This position would suit graduates with an interest in engineering, research, laboratory work, and hands-on technical problem-solving.

Further details and application information are available in the call for applications:https://www.um.edu.mt/media/um/docs/directorates/hrmd/workatum/projectsrecruitment/FTRSOIorII-80-SystCntrlEng-12.06.26.pdf

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