Research Assistant - Temporary
About The Position
This position will work as a temporary, short-term Research Assistant in the Department of Computer Science. The Department of Computer Science is home to 75 faculty working across research areas such as Computational Biology, Computer Architecture, Economics & Computation, Human-Computer Interaction, Law & Public Policy, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Programming Languages & Compilers, Robotics, Security & Privacy, Systems & Networking, Theory, and Vision & Graphics. Computer Science faculty also collaborate with schools, centers and programs across campus, including the School of Public & International Affairs, the Lewis Siegler Institute for Integrative Genomics, the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning, the Center for Information Technology Policy, the DeCenter, Princeton Language and Intelligence, Princeton Neuroscience Institute, and Princeton Precision Health.
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science. Some positions may require an MSE in Computer Science or a PhD.
- Previous demonstrated research experience
- Proficiency with programming languages, statistical software and other tools necessary to complete the research project
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write scientific papers
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Strong data analysis skills
- Intellectual curiosity and perseverance
Nice To Haves
- Previous research experience at a top-tier research institution
- Accepted papers at peer-reviewed conferences or accepted publications at major journals
- Ability to add value to a research project
Responsibilities
- Perform research on topics assigned by the faculty supervisor
- Complete literature reviews, data analysis, experiments and write-ups
- Attend weekly progress meetings and share recent findings
- Work towards publication of the research
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees
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Career Level
Entry Level
