Research Scientist for Autonomy
Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiAbout the role
Job Title
Research Scientist for AutonomyAgency
Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiDepartment
Unmanned Aircraft SystemsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Corpus Christi, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
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PURPOSE
The Research Scientist for Autonomy, under direction of the Executive Director, leads, designs, advocates for and implements an Autonomy Aviation research database architecture and Autonomy Aviation Sponsored Research, identifying and driving new Autonomy Aviation research opportunities, pre-staging data and research methodologies for research, improving workflows and efficiencies, as well as transforming existing research data models, mechanisms and systems. The Research Scientist for Autonomy Drives new levels of creativity, exploration and Autonomous Aviation experimentation with Autonomous Aviation Sponsored Research, data derived from awarded research and the development of next generation Autonomous Aviation research products and services.
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Administration
Percent Effort: 40%
Job Duties
Identify, Pursue, Obtain Award for and Conduct Autonomous Aviation research studies.
Prepare Autonomous Aviation technical reports.
Review Autonomous Aviation literature on this subject of study and recommend improvements.
Create metric-based materials in the form of proposals, budgets and short-range plans used to determine the progress of specific research projects throughout the Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation.
Develop organizational change and management plan.
Prepares data for publication and presentation.
Writes grants proposals to acquire external funding to enhance Autonomous Aviation System research.
Functional Area 2: Compliance
Percent Effort: 30%
Job Duties
Attends scientific meetings and seminars for Autonomous Aviation research enhancement and funding opportunities.
Review laws and regulations pertaining to their activities in Autonomous Aviation and make recommendations related to the best methods of dealing with each problem.
Validates strategic decision-aid models for Autonomous Aviation Policy development.
Develops procedures to improve efficiency and safety of Autonomous Aviation.
Maintains expertise with the latest hardware and software technologies for statistical and numerical data analyses. Keeps up-to-date on Autonomous Aviation scientific research via reading of literature, etc.
Keep detailed notes, laboratory notebooks and equipment logs.
Functional Area 3: Autonomous Aviation Research
Percent Effort: 30%
Job Duties
Provide Autonomous Aviation expertise in statistical/data analysis, data science management, research database architecture, data mining, data visualization both for research and communication with stakeholders and audiences, modeling, security and possess a natural instinct and track record for innovation and problem-solving in the Autonomous Aviation Domain.
Develop/implement Autonomous Aviation research data and information management strategy to position information and analysis of data as a competitive and strategic asset.
Serve as expert for all Autonomous Aviation data science, research database, and interactive reporting aspects and applications.
Determine if outside technical support is needed to support Autonomous Aviation research goals.
Seek out/build new relationships to acquire data from outside
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