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Research and M&E Officer
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- PhD / Master’s degree in a relevant field with 2 years of relevant experience / Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience, is preferred.
Experience / Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in implementing product-focused technical projects, with familiarity in overcoming development challenges.
- Monitor and evaluate project progress systematically, preparing comprehensive reports on milestones and overall project status.
- Conduct feasibility assessments for the projects.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret various data related to project activities.
- Apply expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) principles in AI development context.
- Communicate project updates effectively through written and oral communication.
- Design tools and strategies for accurate data collection, analysis, and report production.
- Facilitate training sessions and manage events within the development team.
- Evaluate research and technical proposals, focusing on deliverables and KPIs.
- Ensure quarterly data updates, maintaining accuracy and providing valuable insights.
- Develop and manage research proposals aligned with project objectives.
- Write technical proposals, emphasizing AI algorithms and software development methodologies.
- Collaborate with the development team, aligning activities with organizational goals.
- Foster a culture of innovation, exploring new methodologies and technologies for project enhancement.
Number of positions:
01
Salary:
PKR 157,500 Per Month
Last date to apply:
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024
Research Executive - Marketing & Communication
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- Atleast 1+ years of proven expereince in digital marketing, having developed and implemented successful marketing strategies and created compelling content for various channels.
- BBA / MBA Marketing or equivalent.
- Proficiency in using MS Office, online marketing tools, analysing campaign performance and metrics, & market research. Background in video editing / graphic designing & digital marketing (Preferred)
Experience / Skills:
Filmmaking / video editing / content development, presentation skills, marketing strategies for PPC, email marketing, SEO, report writing, event management, & digital media
Number of positions:
01
Salary:
PKR 35,000 Per Month
Last date to apply:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Team Lead System Integration Team
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- MS (completed) or PhD (completed or at an advanced stage) in Computer Science, Computer/Software/Mechatronics/Data Science/Robotics/AI Engineering, or a related field from a reputable university.
For candidates with an MS, at least 3 years of experience in related technologies is required.
For candidates with a PhD, at least 1 year of experience is required.
Experience / Skills:
- Lead and complete deployment of Smart AI solutions.Hands-on / Industrial experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) for project management.
- Having experience with hardware-software co-design and troubleshooting.
- Proficient in integration tools and methods (API, middleware, hardware-software co-design).
- Skilled in risk identification and mitigation during integration.
- Expertise in technical documentation, progress reports, and stakeholder presentations.
- Strong project management, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Applied experience of MATLAB, Python libraries (pandas, NumPy), C++ or Power BI for performance analysis and visualization.
Major Responsibilities:
- Lead the integration of AI solutions across diverse applications, ensuring functionality, compatibility, and scalability.
- Oversee the design, deployment, and effective implementation of all AI-based systems and solutions.
- Propose and spearhead new AI solutions through collaborations with industry stakeholders & research labs.
- Identify and foster partnerships with industries to co-develop innovative AI-driven technologies.
- Act as the primary liaison between the NCAI System Integration Team and NCAI-affiliated labs.
- Define project goals, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with NCAI objectives.
- Facilitate cross-lab communication to ensure design compatibility, efficient collaboration, & cohesive outcomes.
- Provide regular progress reports to the Chairman / Central Project Director NCAI and Co-PI, SIT.
- Lead the design, integration, and deployment of components into cohesive final products.
- Identify and resolve technical challenges during integration and deployment processes.
- Evaluate tools and technologies to optimize integration and deployment processes.
- Explore and secure grants, funding opportunities, and industry sponsorships by developing compelling proposals and business cases to support the team’s innovative initiatives.
- Oversee post-deployment support and continuously enhance solutions by addressing user feedback and leveraging performance analysis.
- Supervise, mentor, and guide Research Associates, assign tasks, monitor performance, and foster a collaborative, innovative team environment while identifying and implementing best practices for system integration and deployment.
Number of positions:
01
Salary
Lump-sum PKR 218,750 per month
Last date to apply:
Monday, Jan 22, 2025
Research Associate System Integration Team
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- MS (enrolled/completed) or PhD (enrolled) in Computer Science or Computer/Software/Mechatronics/Data Science/ Robotics/AI Engineering or related field from a reputable university. With MS, experience of at least 1 year in related technologies is needed. With BS, experience of at least 2 years in related technologies is needed.
Experience / Skills:
- Proficient in coding with Python, C++, or Java for testing and integration.
- Advanced experience of MATLAB, Python libraries (pandas, NumPy), or Power BI for performance analysis and visualization.
- Having applied experience with hardware like microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi), sensors, and actuators.
- Having experience with hardware-software co-design and troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for documentation and collaboration.
- Having experience in development and implementation of Industrial projects.
Major Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and validate individual product components under the guidance of PI/Co-PI/Team Lead SIT.
- Work closely with lab teams to understand their component designs and ensure compatibility.
- Assist the Team Lead in integrating lab-developed components into the final product.
- Ensure that components meet performance, quality, and compatibility standards.
- Perform rigorous testing of integrated components to ensure functionality and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve compatibility issues between components.
- Provide detailed reports on testing outcomes and suggest improvements.
- Conduct research to identify tools, techniques, and frameworks that optimize system integration.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies relevant to the product development lifecycle.
- Document integration processes and provide feedback to improve component design.
- Formulation, Development, Testing and Deployment of algoritims and softwares.
Number of positions:
03
Salary
Lump-sum PKR 157,000 per month
Last date to apply:
Monday, Jan 22, 2025
Research Assistant Intelligent Field Robotics Lab (IFRL)
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- BS or MS (enrolled/completed) in Computer Science or Computer/Software/Mechatronics/Robotics/AI Engineering or related field from a reputable university.
Experience / Skills:
- Strong core concepts of Robotics, VR, Machine Learning or Deep Learning
- Prior experience with relevant libraries in their particular domains
- Strong in C++ /C
- Familiarity with Python
- Familiar with modern code design patterns
- Familiarity with ROS or VR platforms
Job Responsibilities:
- Development, implementation, and optimization of machine learning and deeplearning models
- Work on research and industrial projects related to artificial Intelligence, computer vision, robotics, VR, machine learning, and deep learning.
- Development and maintenance of proper documentation related to assigned tasks and applications.
- Aerial Robotics/Drones
Number of positions:
05
Salary
Lump-sum PKR 105,000 per month
Last date to apply:
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
Research Associate Intelligent Field Robotics Lab (IFRL)
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- MS (enrolled/completed) or PhD (Completed) in Computer Science or Computer/Software/Mechatronics/Robotics/AI Engineering or related field from a reputable university.
- With MS, experience of at least 1 year in related technologies is needed. With BS, experience of at least 2 years in related technologies is needed.
Experience / Skills:
- Strong understanding of operating system fundamentals in Linux,
- Development, implementation, an ooptimization of machine learning and deep learning models,
- Work on research and industrial projects related to artificial Intelligence, computer vision, robotics, VR, machine learning, and deep learning,
- Development and maintenance of proper documentation related to assigned tasks and applications,
- Aerial Robotics/Drones,
- Experience of managing and administering anti-virus, system back up and monitoring tools,
- Familiarity with the core tools such as git, ssh, Linux command line and Bash,
- Additional experience with scripting tools such as Python,
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills,
- Hand-on experience with relevant hardware is a plus.
Job Responsibilities:
- Administering, and maintaining the Linux operating system and its associated software.
- Documentation/maintenance for lab and lab equipment
- Grant/proposal and publications writing and management and other responsibilities assigned by PI or Team Lead
Number of positions:
04
Salary
Lump-sum PKR 157,500 per month
Last date to apply:
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
Team Lead Intelligent Field Robotics Lab (IFRL)
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- MS (enrolled/completed) or PhD (Completed) in Computer Science or Computer/Software/Mechatroics/
Robotics/AI Engineering or related field from a reputable university.
With MS, experience of at least 1 year in related technologies is needed. With BS, experience of at least 2 years in related technologies is needed.
Experience / Skills:
- Proficiency in Python and frameworks like Django, React.js, and Next.js, with experience in databases such as MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
- Fair understanding of building RESTful APIs and optimizing machine learning and deep learning models.
- Expertise in AI, computer vision, robotics, VR, aerial robotics/drones, and related industrial projects.
- Development and maintenance of documentation for assigned tasks, applications, and lab equipment.
- Knowledge of user authentication, authorization across systems, and administering Linux operating systems and associated software.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and grant/proposal writing skills.
Job Responsibilities:
- Writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code while developing backend components to enhance responsiveness and overall performance.
- Testing, debugging, and optimizing programs to ensure reliability.
- Implementing robust security and data protection solutions.
- Demonstrating expertise in Python and SQL for database management and application development.
- Managing and leading team activities to achieve project goals effectively.
- Collaborating with the Business Development Manager (BDM) for proposal writing and grant approvals.
- Performing additional responsibilities assigned by the PI
Number of positions:
01
Salary
Lump-sum PKR 218,750 per month
Last date to apply:
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
Business Development Manager Intelligent Field Robotics & Intelligent Robotics Lab
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, AI or a related fields. Background in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or AI is a strong plus, as it aids in understanding technical projects. Knowledge of funding processes for research labs (grants, industry partnerships, government support).
Required Skills
- Expertise in identifying growth opportunities, building market strategies, and driving revenue through partnerships, commercialization, and consultancy.
- Strong networking, relationship-building, and negotiation skills to establish and maintain collaborations with industry, academia, and government.
- Proficiency in managing R&D budgets, preparing funding proposals, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring efficient fund utilization.
- Familiarity with robotics, AI, and software development, with the ability to translate technical projects into marketable solutions.
- Exceptional proposal writing, presentation, and team leadership abilities to align technical teams with business goals and communicate value effectively to stakeholders.
Experience
- 3+ years in business development, sales, or partnership management, preferably in a technical or research-oriented environment.
- Experience working in or with R&D labs, academia, or the tech industry is highly desirable.
Job Responsibilities:
- Secure funding through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships to support lab operations and growth.
- Identify commercialization opportunities and build industry collaborations for research outputs.
- Oversee financial planning, resource allocation, and compliance with funding requirements.
- Coordinate with technical teams to align projects with market needs and business goals.
- Represent the lab in meetings, events, and proposals to attract stakeholders and showcase capabilities.
Number of positions:
01
Salary
Lump-sum PKR 218,750 per month
Last date to apply:
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
Research Executive - Web & Graphic Designing
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelors degree in relevant field.
Proven experience with a strong portfolio showcasing web development and graphic designing.
Experience in a corporate/agency seting is preferred.
Experience / Skills:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Ilustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and web design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, AdobeXD).
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Understanding of UX/UI design and development.
- Excelent communication and colaboration skils.
- Strong attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics.
- Familiarity with content management systems (e.g.,WordPres) and SEO principles is a plus.
Number of positions:
01
Last date to apply:
Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
AGILE (Research Assistant)
Description
Qualification:
Bachelors with 2-3 years experience in Machine Learning /Masters Degree in Artificial Intelligence Intelligent Machines, Mechatronics or Equivalent
Experience / Skills:
- Experience in developing Al systems that integrate natural language along with knowledge of LLM
- Strong logical reasoning skills to improve the Al system’s decision-making capabilities in diverse contests
- Dynamic learning mechanisms in Al systems to enable continuous knowledge acquisition and updates from diverse sources
Requirements:
- Develop an Al system that integrates natural language communication and LLMs for a more human-like interactive experience
- Incorporate emotion recognition models into the Al system to facilitate more personalized and empathetic interactions with users
- Improve the Al system’s logical reasoning capabilities, enabling better decision-making in diverse contests
Number of positions:
01
Last date to apply:
Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
Research Executive - Grant Management
Description
Qualification:
- BS Electrical / Computer Science / Mechatronics or equivalent
- Proficiency in using MS Office,
- Experience / Background in Al (Preferred)
Experience / Skills:
- Project Planning & Execution,
- Data Analysis, Compilation & Evaluation,
- Reporting & Technical Documentation & Problem solving.
- Knowledge of Technical Trainings/Certification,
- Efficient Coordination, Communication & Scheduling, Presentation skills, Content Writing Skills.
Number of positions:
01
Last date to apply:
Tuesday, June 30th, 2024
Digital Human Project (Research Assistant)
Description
Qualification:
Bachelors with 2-3 years experience in Artificial Intelligence or Biomedical Engineering OR Masters Degree in Artificial Intelligence with knowledge of health care or Biomedical Engineering/ Sciences with knowledge of AI or Equivalent
Experience / Skills:
- Experience in developing and integrating Al systems along with knowledge of healthcare.
- Strong logical reasoning skills to improve the Al system’s decision-making capabilities in healthcare.
- Dynamic understanding in field of Artificial Intelligence in HealthCare.
Requirements:
- Gather relevant medical datasets, ensuring data quality and compliance with regulations along with preprocessing of data.
- Implement and fine-tune machine learning algorithms, deep learning, NLP techniques, and neural networks for accurate disease diagnosis and query interpretation.
- Create experimental frameworks aimed at assessing the accuracy of AI models in diagnosing diseases and consolidate them onto a single platform.
Number of positions:
02
Salary:
PKR 41,000 Per Month
Last date to apply:
Sunday, January 28th, 2024
Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Developer
(Research Assistant under HEC - NRPU)
Description
Qualification:
Bachelor’s with 1-2 years of experience or Master’s degree in Computer Sciences, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Experience / Skills:
- Proficiency in AR and VR development tools and platforms.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, MATLAB, Unity, C#, or JavaScript.
- Experience with 3D modeling, animation, motion capture technology and asset creation using software like Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max.
Requirements:
- Develop and implement AR and VR applications for cultural heritage sites along with collaboration with the research team to integrate cultural narratives, 3D models, animations, and assets into immersive AR and VR experiences.
- Ensure the functionality, user-friendliness, and high-quality visual elements of AR and VR applications.
- Conduct testing, debugging, and optimization to enhance realism and performance.
- Stay updated on AR and VR technology trends, content creation tools, creative problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and best practices.
Number of positions:
01
Last date to apply:
Wednesday, June 30th, 2024
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