AI Research Internships for Undergraduates  

The Johns Hopkins University Center for Language and Speech Processing is organizing the Ninth Frederick Jelinek Memorial Summer Workshop from June 12 to August 4, 2023, this year hosted at the University of Le Mans, France.   We are seeking outstanding members of the current junior class enrolled in US-universities to join this residential research experience in human language technologies (HLT) from June 12 to August 4th, 2023.  

The internship includes a comprehensive 2-week summer school on HLT, followed by intensive research projects on select topics for 6 weeks.  

The 8-week workshop provides an intense, dynamic intellectual environment.  Undergraduates work closely alongside senior researchers as part of a multi-university research team, which has been assembled for the summer to attack HLT problem of current interest.  

The teams and topics for 2023 are:  

  • Better Together:  Text + Context 
  • Finite State Methods with Modern Neural Architectures for Speech Application and Beyond 
  • Automatic Design of Conversational Models from Observation of Human-to-Human Conversation
  • Interpretability for Spoken Interactions:  How Can We Use Embeddings to Explain Diarization Decisions? 
  • We hope that this highly selective and stimulating will encourage students to pursue graduate study in HLT and AI, as it has been doing for many years.

The summer workshop provides:  

  • An opportunity to explore an exciting new area of research  
  • A two-week tutorial on current speech and language technology  
  • Mentoring by experienced researchers  
  • Participation in project planning activities  
  • Use of cloud computing services  
  • A $6,000 stipend and $2,800 towards meals and incidental expenses  
  • Private furnished accommodation for the duration of the workshop  
  • Travel expenses to and from the workshop venue  

Applications should be received by Thursday, April 13, 2023.  The applicant must provide the name and contact information of a faculty nominator, who will be asked to upload a recommendation by Tuesday April 18, 2023.  Questions can be directed to jsalt2023@lists.johnshopkins.edu 
Applicants are evaluated only on relevant skills, employment experience, past academic record, and the strength of letters of recommendation.  No limitation is placed on the undergraduate major.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

 APPLY HERE  

Full Stack Web Development Developer at Thorlabs

This position will primarily be responsible for development and maintenance of a web-based manufacturing execution system constructed using the Django backend framework and ReactJS as the front-end framework. Although the location of the position is in Columbia, SC, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties (virtually or in-person) at other Thorlabs locations. Apply here.

Undergraduate Research Assistant in Machine Learning

Professor Chris Sutton (Chem/Biochem Department) is seeking an undergraduate researcher to work on developing a website to publish a cutting-edge machine learned (ML) model funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. The selected candidate will be responsible for creating a website that allow for the broad use of the ML model. This position pays $20 per hour and offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop essential skills that will benefit your future career. If you are interested in this position, please contact Professor Sutton at cs113@mailbox.sc.edu. This position is open to any student with relevant experience and expertise.

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Multi-Scale Systems Bioengineering and Biomedical Data Science at the University of Virginia

The University of Virginia is hosting an NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer program in multi-scale systems bioengineering and biomedical data science. The objective of the program is to train undergraduates from a variety of STEM backgrounds and provide them with the skills, confidence, and mentorship necessary for successful careers in the exciting field of systems bioengineering. Students will be matched with faculty mentors for a 10-week research project, culminating in a paper and public symposium. All students will participate in collaborative, hands-on, and closely mentored projects in the areas of: 1) Molecular Pathways and Cellular Modeling and 2) Tissue-/Organ-/Population-Level Modeling, which will immerse them in a combination of experimentation and computational analyses. Students will acquire the practical skills, knowledge, ethical grounding, and communication skills necessary to be productive in advanced graduate study and be successfully employed in the modern biotechnology industry. The program will also provide students with career advising, grounding in research ethics, training in scientific communication, and ongoing mentorship after completion of the program.

Website: https://engineering.virginia.edu/sysbioreu

Highlights:

  • $6000 stipend for 10-week research program
  • Reimbursement of travel costs up to $400
  • Convenient on-campus housing, food allowance, and dining plan at local restaurants
  • Introductory “boot camp” short course on systems bioengineering modeling basics
  • Weekly workshops on ethics and professional development
  • Presentation at the 4S Summer Research Series, at the end of the summer
  • Travel funds to present at the fall BMES annual meeting
     

Program Dates: May 29 – August 4, 2023

Application Window: February 1 – April 8, 2023

 

Eligibility Requirements and Application:

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and be available for the duration of the 10-week program. Students who have completed at least two years of a science, mathematics, or engineering-based curriculum that includes introductory biology, chemistry, and calculus are especially encouraged to apply. Some experience in physics and programming is recommended, but not required. Women, underrepresented minorities, and military veterans are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants must complete an online application form that includes: basic information about the applicant, a resume, an unofficial transcript, some short essays that address their motivation for the program and what the student hopes to get out of the experience, and two references (preferably academic or supervisory, rather than “community” letters), all to be submitted electronically. We are using the NSF’s new REU common application portal. Select "How to Apply" in the top menu, then click either the “Engineering” drop-down or on the link "Engineering common application.” When selecting the program to apply to, be sure to then select “UVA Systems Bioengineering REU" and follow the instructions. Applications will be reviewed and decisions will be made on a rolling basis. The application window will remain open until April 8, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Timothy E. Allen, PhD
Associate Professor and Systems Bioengineering REU Director
University of Virginia
SystemsBioengREU@virginia.edu

Quality Assurance Specialist;  Mobile Devices

The primary duties include dataset development for mobile devices (Android and iOS).  The process of developing datasets consists of several phases: Planning, Setup/Preparation, Data Population, and Acquisition.  A dataset is a collection of files or data (obtained from a digital device) created to have a desired set of attributes and known content.  In mobile forensics, these datasets can be used for a variety of quality assurance purposes, including but not limited to: the testing and evaluation of tools and methods, training and performance monitoring of forensic examiners, and verification of artifacts or analysis findings.  The quality of a test dataset is generally dependent upon the development documentation.   A well-documented dataset facilitates more rigorous testing and reliable results. 

Applying candidates should have familiarity with the following:

  • Fluency with Android and iOS operating systems
  • Experience with documentation
  • Detail oriented
  • Some research experience desirable 
  • Scenario development and scripting (Python) desirable

Deputy Chief Maria Yturria
Office of Professional Development
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
(803) 576-3463
Myturria@rcsd.net
PIO@rcsd.net

Assistant/Associate Professor in Computer Science, Fayetteville State University

I am writing to make you aware of a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Cybersecurity at Fayetteville State University to begin in August 2023, and to ask for your assistance in identifying potential candidates who may be interested in applying for it.

Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina and the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state. Fayetteville is located in the scenic Cape Fear River Valley of North Carolina, between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Residents of Fayetteville enjoy mild temperatures, four distinct seasons, a low cost of living, and easy access to beautiful Carolina beaches.

See full announcement.

Undergraduate Researcher at USC

Professor Christopher Sutton at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of UofSC is looking for undergraduate researchers for developing a web server for their materials informatics project. Their research is featured with application of machine learning and data science for understanding materials properties and synthesis. This is a paid position with a $20/hour stipend. More information about their work can be found at their lab homepage.

If you are interested, please contact cs113@mailbox.sc.edu with your CV, background, and research interests.

Research Associate at USC Arnold Childhood Obesity Initiative

Arnold Childhood Obesity Initiative group is looking for a Research Associate who will support several research studies in creating dataset structures, downloading data from a variety of sources, managing and manipulating datasets and producing summary reports.

Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, computer engineering, biostatistics, statistics, healthcare informatics, or a recognized field which is directly related to the duties of this position. Experience with MatLab. Expertise with Python. Go here for more details and to apply.

Undergraduate Research Assistants with Dr. Sur

Professor Sur at the CSE department is looking for undergraduate researchers for multiple projects on wireless health monitoring, autonomous cars and drones, mobile physical security, 5G and 6G networking, etc., funded by the National Science Foundations, Texas Instruments, USC ASPIRE, and Vista Medical. This is a paid position. Please see the attached flyer and the website https://syrex.cse.sc.edu/ for more details.

Students working with Professor Sur have been recognized nationally and internationally for their research projects with numerous awards and fellowships, including Best Poster Awards, IEEE MTT-S Undergraduate Fellowship, Magellan Scholar Awards, CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards, and several travel grant awards to highly selective international conferences and workshops.

If you are interested, please contact sur@cse.sc.edu with your CV, background, and research interests.

https://syrex.cse.sc.edu/

 

BarMaid CTO

We are three UofSC graduates who have come up with an idea for an app. We have completed our business plan and have designed the layout for our app’s interface. We have come to the point where we need a Chief Technical Officer who is proficient in app development.

Job Description

We are looking for a Chief Technical Officer who is proficient in iOS app development. The primary focus will be to implement new user interfaces and features together with automated unit and integration tests.

The code you write will need to be cleanly organized and of the highest quality. You’ll also help ensure solid application performance and an excellent user experience.

Responsibilities

  • Developing new features and user interfaces from wireframe models
  • Ensuring the best performance and user experience of the application
  • Fixing bugs and performance problems
  • Writing clean, readable, and testable code

Skills

  • Ability to create a live counting system
  • Extensive knowledge about mobile app development. This includes the whole process, from the first line of code to publishing in the store(s)
  • Knowledge of iOS and Android
  • Familiarity with the JSON format
  • Experience with profiling and debugging mobile applications
  • Familiarity with Git
  • Familiarity with push notifications
  • Understanding mobile app design guidelines on each platform and being aware of their differences
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Kotlin, Objective-C, C#

Contact Information:

Email: corbettglick@gmail.com patrickreedy90@gmail.com

Phone: (706) 575-7758 (803) 457-4726

Last day to register for the SPARC Challenge

Today, January 20, 2023, is the last day to register for the SPARC Challenge! This is where teams will compete for a chance to be awarded up to $29,500. Teams will design and develop a software system for use in aircraft with architectural features to make the software easily maintainable, this will assist the aircraft in learning from its pilot and adapting its behavior to maximize flight and pilot performance. I am reaching out in hopes that you would share this in any compacity to students so that they can be aware of this opportunity. 

Assistant/Associate Professor at Piedmont University

Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private, comprehensive liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students at campuses in Demorest and Athens, Georgia.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Computer Science to begin in August 2023. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to continue the development and growth of a relatively new Computer Science major. 

Apply Here.

Tenure-Track Computer Science at Randolph College

Randolph College invites applicants with a Ph.D. or ABD with a completion date prior to July 2023 in computer science, or a closely related field for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Date of employment is July 2023; report date is mid-August. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in developing a small existing computer science program into a full major in computer science, be able to develop and teach a wide range of undergraduate computer science courses, and incorporate undergraduates into their research program. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service, and demonstrate evidence and commitment to student-centered and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities include, engaging in scholarly activities, serving on college committees, participating in college service, and assisting in the academic advising and continued development of the computer science program. Tenure track faculty teach six courses per academic year, three per semester. The College’s innovative TAKE2 curriculum includes four seven-week sessions in an academic year allowing students to sharpen their focus with immersive learning, gain life balance with a more flexible schedule, and most importantly, thrive within a supportive student-centered environment.

Randolph College, founded as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, is in Lynchburg VA at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Randolph College has a longstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and an appreciation for and commitment to diversity. Randolph was recognized as one of the nation’s “best and most interesting” institutions in the 2022 edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges and was ranked 12th in the nation for “most accessible professors” by the Princeton Review.

Submit a letter of application, including statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, a diversity statement, curriculum vitae, and three reference letters to employment@randolphcollege.edu. At least one reference should address teaching effectiveness. This position is subject to pending budgetary approval. Applications received by January 3, 2023, will receive priority. Randolph is an EOE M/F/D/V employer and encourages applicants who enrich the diversity of the campus community.

UofSC National Big Data Health Science Conference Student Case Competition 2023

The UofSC Big Data Health Science Student Case Competition will be on February 10-11, 2023 and provides enthusiastic teams of graduate and/or senior undergraduate students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge to the analysis of big datasets in healthcare.

The Annual Big Data Health Science Case Competition is held virtually before the University of South Carolina’s 2022 National Big Data Health Science Conference, which is taken place in February every year. This competition is designed to be a data science experience in healthcare for undergraduate or graduate students. Participating teams will be given the same business problem, datasets, and access to software to solve a challenging problem using a data analytics approach. Team members will work together to present their methods and analysis results at the Big Data Health Science Conference. A panel of industry and academic experts will judge the presentations based on teams’ use of the full analytics process, from framing the problem to methodology selection, data use, model building, and innovation.

MS/PhD Research Assistantship in Marine Science at UofSC with Full Funding

The Satellite Oceanography Laboratory at the University of South Carolina, Columbia invites applications from qualified students to our PhD. (Marine Science) in the School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment at the University of South Carolina (USC) to work on problems in Physical Oceanography/ Satellite Oceanography/ Ocean Modelling/Air-Sea Interaction/Tropical Ocean Circulation, and Dynamical  Processes. The Satellite Oceanography Laboratory is funded by many federal agencies: NASA/NOAA/ONR/National Academy of Sciences. Please visit these web pages:

Satellite Oceanography Laboratory http://satocean.geol.sc.edu/
The School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment http://www.seoe.sc.edu/

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Oceanography/Marine Science/Meteorology, Atmospheric science/Computer Science/Physics/Mathematics is required. Applicants should have strong mathematical and computer programming skills in Matlab/Python.

Full Funding is  available starting in Summer/Fall 2022 for these three projects:

  1. Study of the Arabian Sea Warm Pool dynamics using models and satellite observations
  2. Understanding the Gulf of Mexico the Loop Current dynamics
  3. Influence of Mesoscale and Submesoscale structures on the Mixed Layer Dynamics


Interested applicants are encouraged to send an unofficial transcript and current resume  to: Prof. Subra Bulusu.  NO GRE SCORES are required. Applications should be submitted prior to January 8 to receive full consideration for assistantships and awards for Summer and Fall semesters. 

Dr. Subra Bulusu
E-mail: sbulusu@geol.sc.edu
Phone: (803) 777-2572