Graduate Research Assistant Position
Posted on 7/25/2023.
The Research Assistant will conduct a thesis research on brain signal recognition using data to be collected by a BCI device under the supervision of Dr. Ӧmer M. Soysal. The duration of the RA funding is two years beginning in August 2023. The stipend per year is up to $19,500 ($7000 per Fall/Spring semesters) depending on the qualifications and amount of summer work hours. Please review the MS program details at these links Data Science, ISAT, and Graduate Studies. You may find the details of the project at these links: link-1, link-2, link-3. The applicant must be currently in US (or, at least, obtained approvals and made necessary arrangements to arrive US by August 6th) and willing to seek MS degree in ISAT Data Science.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assisting in
Conducting research, implementing algorithms, data collection, and running experiments
Processing the data for analysis
Preparation of reports for presentation of the outcomes
Training and managing student workers
Preparing tutorials
Maintaining lab equipment
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
At least a BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and knowledge of fundamental concepts in software engineering
Strong math skills
Knowledge in machine learning, data mining, database, and signal processing
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
Good communication and team work skills
Good technical writing skills
Ambition to conduct thesis research in Data Science
Self-learning skills and high dedication for research
Be able to work 40 hours a week during summers
Preference:
Experience in machine learning, data mining, database, and signal processing
Contribution to a peer publication
Knowledge of BCI devices and brain imaging
Documents to submit: 1) Detailed CV, 2) official transcript, 3) cover letter, 4) three or more recommendation letters, 5) copy of publications if any. All documents must be in pdf format. Contac email, omer.soysal@selu.edu. Subject line should read "FIRST LAST NAME - GA application for MindPrint".
The CV with a most current picture should include degrees earned with GPA, list of major courses in programming/software engineering/Algorithms/AI/Math with the grades earned, projects participated in with the role you played and what you have achieved, programming languages with the level of experience (provide list of scientific Python libraries you have gained experience), and publications if any.
The cover letter should discuss how you satisfy qualifications and readiness for the duties listed above. Particularly, it should discuss how you have gained experience in computer programming, your level of math skills, algorithmic thinking, your ability about self-motivation and self-learning, your ambition and curiosity in learning new concepts, and your interest in participating research related to the BCI systems and brain signal recognition.
The recommendation letters should discuss your personal character in communicating with others and your team-work skills, your ambition and curiosity, and your project experience.
