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SnP Lab Research Assistant
The MTU Security and Privacy (SnP) Lab is recruiting one hourly-paid research assistant for Summer 2024. The position is supported by GLRC/ICC Rapid Seedling Research Funding. Requirements:
- The candidate is interested in cybersecurity and has some basic knowledge of cybersecurity.
- The candidate has good programming skills and is eager to learn.
- It is preferred that the candidate has a basic understanding of the Control Area Network (CAN) protocol.
Please send your resume to Prof. Bo Chen (bchen@mtu.edu) and Niusen Chen (niusenc@mtu.edu) if you are interested.
Posted April 15, 2024
Graduate Research Assistant Position in Marine Autonomy
U.S. citizenship is required.
The Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Machines Engineering (PRIME) Lab at Michigan Tech is seeking applications for a three-year graduate research assistant GRA position in marine autonomy. The project addresses a concern of the broad AI and autonomy communities: as autonomy is pushed into complex and unstructured environments, the vulnerabilities of sensing, processing, and decision-making must be better understood and addressed.
This effort focuses on mitigating autonomous robot system (ARS) vulnerabilities that can be potentially exploited. A comprehensive study of possible disruptions to ARSs will be performed, followed by the development of robust autonomy algorithms that mitigate these disruptions. Analyses will be undertaken to develop a deep understanding of how uncertainty in ARSs affects the autonomy framework: sensors to software. This effort will culminate in novel ARS architectures for executing robust autonomy in military-relevant scenarios.
As part of this GRA position, summer employment may be available with the U.S. Navy. Upon graduation, there is the potential to transition to full-time employment in the U.S. Navy, although this is a potential benefit, not a requirement.
Desired skills include familiarity with computer programming languages such as Python and C, experience with robotics (Robot Operating System) and robot systems, and general research experience, though candidates with a broad range of research skills will be considered and trained.
To apply, please contact Dr. Timothy Havens at thavens@mtu.edu.
Renewed April 15, 2024
Software Developer Position
Associate Professor Scott Kuhl, Computer Science, is seeking graduate and undergraduate job applicants for a software developer position. The software developer will help develop, improve, and deploy educational tools to introduce students to mechatronics. The project entails updating and improving an existing 3D industrial robot simulator written in Java, and a PLC educational website written in PHP.
The software developer will also leverage Canvas to develop from scratch other educational tools for online use. Knowledge of mechatronics, PLCs, and industrial robots is not required for the position, as others working on the project can provide assistance in developing those educational materials. Experience with web technologies is strongly preferred.
Part of an NSF ExLENT grant, this hourly project starts in Fall 2023; it is expected that the position will continue through the Spring and Summer 2024 semesters.Please apply here. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions? Please email Scott Kuhl at kuhl@mtu.edu. Visit Dr. Kuhl’s website here.
Renewed December 5, 2023
Graduate Student Positions Available
Dr. Yakov Nekrich is looking for qualified and motivated graduate students, to work on efficient data structures. Full financial support as RA/TA is available. Current research focus is on range reporting and compressed data structures; more information can be found at pages.mtu.edu/~yakov/research.
Applicants are expected to have a keen interest in the design of algorithms and data structures. Previous research experience and/or implementation skills are also desirable. Interested applicants should send their CV and transcripts to yakov@mtu.edu.
Additionally, positions for undergrad students, paid on an hourly basis, are available.
Posted August 3, 2022