Hourly Data Analyst, Machine Learning for Next-Generation Wireless Systems (Semantic Communications & RF Emitter Identification)

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking an hourly Data Analyst to support research in machine learning for next-generation wireless systems. The role focuses on semantic communications and SEI for 5G with edge deployment.

Responsibilities include developing neural architectures (CNNs, autoencoders), handling multimodal data, dataset creation, and rigorous evaluation of open-set/OOD performance, with emphasis on reporting and benchmarking.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in EE or related field.
• Proficiency in Python/PyTorch.
• Custom NN development experience.
• Wireless/info-theory background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Neural architecture development (CNNs, autoencoders, embeddings).
• Info-theoretic coding for multimodal feature sharing (camera + ISAC radar).
• Dataset sourcing/simulation, training/fine-tuning management, open-set/OOD evaluation.
• t-SNE-style embedding analysis.
• CPU/edge optimization and GPU-vs-CPU benchmarking.
• Numerical/visual reporting.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

NN development

Education

MS/PhD in EE or related field

Job description

Title: Hourly Data Analyst, Machine Learning for Next-Generation Wireless Systems (Semantic Communications & RF Emitter Identification)

Reports To: Chair

Position Summary:

Support two concurrent efforts - (1) semantic feature compression/multimodal fusion for cooperative perception in multi-agent physical AI over 6G, and (2) deep-learning-based SEI for 5G with open-set detection and lightweight edge deployment.

Essential Functions:

• Neural architecture development (CNNs, autoencoders, embeddings)
• Info-theoretic coding for multimodal feature sharing (camera + ISAC radar)
• Dataset sourcing/simulation, training/fine-tuning management, open-set/OOD evaluation
• t-SNE-style embedding analysis
• CPU/edge optimization and GPU-vs-CPU benchmarking
• Numerical/visual reporting

Pre-Requisite Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in EE or related field required
• Plus Python/PyTorch proficiency
• Custom NN development experience
• Wireless/info-theory/signal-processing background preferred

Compensation:

• $45.00 per hour

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Range: Hourly Employees

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Time Type: Part time

Pay Rate: Hourly

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