Research Associate

New York University • Brooklyn, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The C2SMART Center at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Full time Research Associate to work under the supervision of Professor Eugene Vinitsky. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The C2SMART Center focuses on academic investigations into metropolitan transit, gridlock mitigation, and vehicular innovations.

Requirements

• At least a BS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated background in software engineering, reinforcement learning, or machine learning as exemplified by a strong publication record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience on software development is desired.

Responsibilities

• Creating human behavior simulation models for motorists, walkers, and bikers within a custom hardware-accelerated platform from the research group.
• Expanding simulator capabilities, executing agent training routines, and refining algorithms to ensure peak system efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level