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    Princeton University

    Higher Education

    Research Assistant - Temporary

    Princeton, United StatesOn-SiteTemporary$15.92 / hourPosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    Overview

    This position will work as a temporary, short-term Research Assistant in the Department of Computer Science.

    The Department of Computer Science is home to 75 faculty working across research areas such as Computational Biology, Computer Architecture, Economics & Computation, Human-Computer Interaction, Law & Public Policy, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Programming Languages & Compilers, Robotics, Security & Privacy, Systems & Networking, Theory, and Vision & Graphics. Computer Science faculty also collaborate with schools, centers and programs across campus, including the School of Public & International Affairs, the Lewis Siegler Institute for Integrative Genomics, the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning, the Center for Information Technology Policy, the DeCenter, Princeton Language and Intelligence, Princeton Neuroscience Institute, and Princeton Precision Health.

    Responsibilities

    • Perform research on topics assigned by the faculty supervisor
    • Complete literature reviews, data analysis, experiments and write-ups
    • Attend weekly progress meetings and share recent findings
    • Work towards publication of the research

    Qualifications

    Essential Qualifications: 

    • Minimum education - BS in Computer Science. Some positions may require an MSE in Computer Science or a PhD.
    • Previous demonstrated research experience
    • Proficiency with programming languages, statistical software and other tools necessary to complete the research project
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write scientific papers
    • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
    • Strong data analysis skills
    • Intellectual curiosity and perseverance

    Preferred Qualifications: 

    • Previous research experience at a top-tier research institution
    • Accepted papers at peer-reviewed conferences or accepted publications at major journals
    • Ability to add value to a research project

    Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.

    Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

    If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

    The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

    Standard Weekly Hours

    0.00

    Eligible for Overtime

    Yes

    Benefits Eligible

    No

    Probationary Period

    N/A

    Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

    No

    Physical Capacity Exam Required

    No

    Valid Driver’s License Required

    No
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    Salary Range

    $15.92 Minimum Hourly Rate

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Princeton University

    Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.

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