Part-Time Research Assistant/Programmer - Yanxi Liu

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSThe Department of Computer Science and Engineering is seeking part-time Research Assistant/Programmer to assist with robotics and machine learning research as well as data collection and data analysis. This project is led by Dr. Yanxi Liu in the School of EECS at Penn State. This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research.Position DetailsAnticipated Start Date: 6/30/25End Date: TBDWeekly Hours: 20 +/- hours per week (flexible scheduling)Compensation: $21 per hourThe following are foundational and necessary skills:Programming & Environment:PythonProficient in scripting, data manipulation, and debuggingNumPyExperience with array operations, broadcasting, and vectorizationLinux / UnixFamiliarity with shell commands, SSH, file structures, and scriptingGitVersion control using GitHub or GitLabMathematics & Geometry :Linear AlgebraBasic matrix operationsCoordinate SystemsUnderstanding of world, camera, and image spaces3D TransformationsRotation, translation, scaling, etc., homogeneous coordinatesDeep Learning:Experience with at least one deep learning framework such as PyTorch or TensorFlowUnderstanding of:Neural network architecture (e.g., CNNs)Loss functions, optimization, and backpropagationTraining, evaluation, and debuggingComputer Graphics & Vision FundamentalsComputer graphics basicsMesh structure (vertices, faces, normals)Coordinate transformationsLocal vs. global frames, extrinsics/intrinsicsApplication InstructionsTo apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your background, relevant experience, and interest in this project, in WorkDay.For inquiries, you may contact Dr.Yanxi Liu at View email address on click.appcast.io or Dr. Robert Collins at View email address on click.appcast.io . We look forward to your application and the prospect of working together!BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.Penn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlines #J-18808-Ljbffr Penn State University