Research Assistant for Computer Science For School of Science and Engineering Habib , ,

Habib University is a liberal arts and sciences university offering interdisciplinary education in science, engineering, arts, and social sciences. Committed to providing the highest standards of excellence in higher education and envisioned to be an intellectual nexus for the region, Habib University’s inaugural class started in August 2014 with 110 students.

A first-of-its-kind initiative in Pakistan, Habib University offers high quality programs of study in a collaborative learning environment. We are currently offering four undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Social Development and Policy, and Communication Studies and Design. Students at Habib University are also enrolled in a Liberal Core alongside their major programs. With highly qualified faculty and a faculty student ratio of 1:12, the University ensures that each student is assisted to pursue a path that is unique to them, and is inspired by their individual passion and enthusiasm.

The School of Science and Engineering at Habib University is inviting applications for the position of a Research Assistant (RA) in Computer Science (CS). An RA in C S will provide support to the Computer Science faculty to ensure the academic success of their students and to further their research.

The role involves interacting with students, preparing and marking assignments, and coordinating different aspects, e.g. lab and lecture, of assigned courses. An RA is also expected to participate in and contribute to academic research at the department. The range of tasks includes:

● Attending lectures of assigned course(s); ● Assisting in designing student assignments and quizzes for assigned courses; ● Solving assignments prior to handing them out so as to identify potential problems and revise the assignments if necessary; ● Grading of student assignments and quizzes; ● Holding tutorials and recitations; ● Holding student consultation hours for course assistance; ● Providing reports to faculty on general student performance; ● Interaction with lab staff to coordinate the theory and lab components of offered courses; ● Supporting students in undergraduate research projects; ● Contributing to high-level research in support of academic staff including drafting of grant proposals and research papers; ● Any other related assignment given by program faculty.

As a matter of course, RAs will not deliver lectures and they will not grade exams. These tasks are the responsibility of the instructor.

To perform the above duties, the RA needs to be comfortable with the IT and computing infrastructure at the Computer Science department and labs. Typical responsibilities in this regard include:

• Getting familiar with the IT and computing infrastructure; • Recommending new software tools for better course instruction; • Interacting with IT and Lab staff to coordinate software installations and related tasks; Learning

new software and programming environments.

1. Eligibility: • At least 16 years of education in Computer Science – BS CS with a minimum CGPA of 3.0, or equivalent; • Fluent in written and spoken English; • Teaching experience preferred; • Research experience a bonus; • Web development and hosting skills a bonus.

More information about the School of Science and Engineering can be found at http://habib.edu.pk/academics/sse/

Applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic documents to be considered. The application package can be emailed to [email protected]. CC to [email protected]

Habib University is an Equal Opportunity Employer