Research Assistant
About the role
The Research Assistant will work on a project studying how road geometry affects bus stability and passenger comfort. The role involves planning and conducting field data collection on buses, setting up and calibrating GNSS/IMU sensors, processing and analyzing sensor data, and assisting in the preparation of research papers and reports. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering with an interest in transportation engineering and road safety, be able to commit to 12 months of full-time research, and be willing to participate in on-board field data collection. Experience with sensor data, Python/MATLAB, or GIS is considered an added advantage. The position is supervised by faculty from the University of Moratuwa and SIIT, Thammasat University.
Must have
- A degree in Civil Engineering, and an interest in transportation engineering and road safety
- Ability to commit to 12 months of full-time research work
- Willingness to take part in on-board field data collection
Nice to have
- Experience with sensor data, Python/MATLAB or GIS is an added advantage
Technologies
- GIS
- MATLAB
- Python
Highlights
The position offers a stipend of LKR 100,000 per month for the first 6 months. The following 6 months may be funded through national-level transportation engineering projects, subject to availability of funds. Applications should be sent to nalakaj@uom.lk by 17 November 2026.
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