Research Assistant

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Assistant


Department
Computer Science


Salary Details
The minimum of $14,280


Offer Information


The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits


Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary


We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on research related to generative AI and large vision-language models.

Position Status
Part Time


Posting Number
26FA0301


Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science or a closely related quantitative field.
• A first-author paper of a caliber that meets the standards for top-tier AI conferences (may be currently under submission).

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Experience training AI models on GPUs.
• High motivation for research and a commitment to publishing at top conferences.
• Proven experience in submitting research to top-tier venues, such as ECCV, CVPR, or NeurIPS.

Preferred Qualifications

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Physical Demands and Work Environment

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Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick


Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)


City
Piscataway


State
NJ


Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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