What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatic Robotics Team Lead, Hydrographic Science Research Center position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit cover letter, CV and a list of three references with your job application. The successful candidate will be subject to a USM background check and additional background check by NASA Stennis Space Center, where job is located. This position will not provide visa sponsorship, applicant must be eligible to receive a license under the U.S. International Tarriff and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or a U.S. security clearance.
Job Summary
The Hydrographic Science Research Center (HSRC) at The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to hire an Aquatic Robotics Team Lead for its aquatic robotics team. As part of a multidisciplinary research team this position works in association with the Director in operating the uncrewed systems (UxS) mapping activities of the research center, leading the research in advancing autonomy in ocean and inland water environmental mapping. The HSRC UxS facilities include Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Pursues funding for the aquatic robotics team through writing grants, meeting with program managers at funding agencies and presenting HSRC UxS research results at national and international conferences.
- Coordinates and directs grant-funded research projects, including developing, planning, organizing, and carrying out new and existing research programs. Authors papers in refereed journals and writes technical reports.
- Coordinates and directs HSRC UxS activities in the research center. In this position they will be responsible for all AUV operations, mobilization, demobilization, missions (e.g., at-sea AUV cruises), checklist.
- Supervising the aquatic robotics engineering team and funded graduate students.
- Participate in project meetings, lead\coordinate the project team members, and performs other duties as assigned.
