Student Research Assistant- CREST Z #738633615

Jimmy Jazz; Spadra (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is seeking Part-Time Undergraduate Research Student Assistants to work on the CREST grant under the supervision of Dr. Zahra Sotoudeh.

Responsibilities include data mining, simulations, and contributing to the Digital Factory for the IME Smart Manufacturing Lab’s Intelligent Factory goal. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Cal Poly Pomona STEM majors, have MATLAB and Python skills, and are eager to learn and collaborate.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python.
• Interest in applying machine learning in engineering.
• Currently enrolled in Cal Poly Pomona STEM majors.
• Knowledge of Dynamics.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Data mining at the IME Smart Manufacturing Lab (experimental work).
• Creating a simulation for different robots in the IME Smart Lab.
• Creating the Digital Factory of IME Smart Manufacturing.
• Experimental verification.
• Synergy with other subprojects.
• Availability to dedicate 20 hours per week during academic semesters and summer for research.
• Ability to work independently and with the team.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Machine Learning

Dynamics

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Enrolled in Cal Poly Pomona STEM majors

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

• Location 3801 W TEMPLE AVE BLDG 55,FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION,POMONA, CA, 91768-2557,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Student Assistant

SUMMARY:

Currently searching for Part-Time Undergraduate Research Student Assistants to work on the CREST Grant, under the supervision of Dr. Zahra Sotoudeh. This team is composed of graduate and undergraduate researchers dedicated to IME Smart Manufacturing Lab’s Intelligent Factory goal of the grant. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are willing to research, learn, and mentor to join our team. The Funding is from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

• Data mining at the IME Smart Manufacturing Lab (experimental work)
• Creating a simulation for different robots in the IME Smart Lab
• Creating the Digital Factory of IME Smart Manufacturing
• Experimental Verification
• Synergy with Other Subprojects
• Availability to dedicate 20 hours per week during academic semesters and summer for research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the research team.
• Passion, self-motivation, and commitment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Programming in MATLAB and Python
• Have an interest in learning and applying machine learning techniques in engineering.
• Enrolled in Cal Poly Pomona STEM majors and have an interest in numerical and experimental work
• Knowledge of Dynamics (at least passed undergraduate Vector Dynamics) and willing to learn more.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using technology to enhance program delivery and student learning

ABOUT US:

As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands‑on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn‑by‑doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to [e-mail] .

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.