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Student Computational Research Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationMadison/Wisconsin
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 508374
      Employer Industry: Higher Education and Research

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary of $15.00 per hour
      - Partially remote work eligibility, offering flexibility in work arrangements
      - Opportunity to collaborate with graduate students and faculty on innovative research projects
      - Gain hands-on experience in machine learning applications within behavioral research
      - Enhance your programming and analytical skills in a supportive academic environment

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Maintain the computational aspects and establish the pipeline for research projects (DeepSqueak/Sleap)
      - Collaborate with graduate students and faculty to develop machine learning techniques for analyzing rodent vocalizations and movements
      - Potentially conduct research on the semantics and syntax of mouse vocalizations
      - Synchronize behaviors between dyads of mice as part of ongoing research
      - Work independently and as part of a team to achieve project goals

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Must be a current or continuing student
      - Strong background in Psychology and Computer Science; double majors are welcome
      - Completion of a machine learning course (e.g., CS 540/539/532/639 or Stat 453/454)
      - Experience programming in Python (e.g., Numpy, SciPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, MatLab)
      - Strong mathematical background and ability to read and understand scientific papers

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Sophomore or Junior standing in your academic program
      - Experience with sequence data processing
      - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
      - Ability to self-teach and adapt to new challenges
      - Previous involvement in research projects or academic collaborations

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  • About the company

      The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.