Call for Applications - Part-Time Research Support Officer II
Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development
The Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development requires the services of a Research Support Officer II for the project ‘Identifying agricultural plastic waste in Maltese soils’. In a recent study, it was determined that a third of Maltese farmers incinerate and/or plough agricultural plastic waste (APW)on a regular basis which results in the dispersion of plastics in the environment. To address this issue, we are launching a seed research initiative that aims to utilise remote sensing technologies, including drones and machine learning algorithms, to identify and map APW in agricultural areas.
1. The ideal candidate must have a master’s degree in earth sciences, IT or a related field who can operate drones to support our research by capturing high-resolution aerial images and assisting in imagery analysis.
2. This post will be for a period from 1 June 2025 to 31 July 2025 and will be expected to work a maximum of 80 hours. The Research Support Officer II will be remunerated at the rate of EUR 14.22 per hour.
3. The selected candidate must be living in Malta for the period of employment.
4. Candidates must submit their letter of application, a copy of their curriculum vitae and a copy of their certificates to Dr Margaret Camilleri Fenech by not later than Monday 12 May 2025.
Late applications will not be considered.
2. The appointee is expected to work: a. on a part-time basis; and b. at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.
Late applications will not be considered.
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1. The following is a list of tasks that the appointee may be required to:
a. Be licensed to operate drones to collect aerial imagery of selected agricultural landscapes (3/4 samples).
a. Be licensed to operate drones to collect aerial imagery of selected agricultural landscapes (3/4 samples).
b. Ensure compliance with local drone operation regulations and safety standards.
c. Collaborate with the respective researchers in the processing and classification of captured data.
d. Assist in integrating aerial imagery with satellite data for APW detection and mapping.
e. Maintain and calibrate drone equipment for optimal data collection.
f. Provide insights on potential improvements in data acquisition techniques.
2. The appointee is expected to work: a. on a part-time basis; and b. at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.
3. The selection procedure will involve:
a. scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application);
b. short-listing; and
c. an interview and / or extended interview.
4. The appointment will be subject to a probationary period, and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University which are now or which may hereafter be in force.
