Research Openings for Students at Calit2 UCSD
Calit2 UCSD has interesting opportunities for students of all kinds - undergraduate, graduate, and even the occasional highly talented high school student - to participate in research projects. These positions offer the opportunity to work with researchers and experts on campus, as well as those from industry.
Note: participation in a Calit2 sponsored research project has neither a positive, nor a negative effect on success in obtaining a Calit2 UCSD 2006 Summer Undergraduate Research Scholarship.
Following are the descriptions and requirements of current openings for student researchers. Some positions are paid, others are TBD (independent study, internships, etc.).
Available Positions
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Computational Social Sciences Intern
A group of faculty at UCSD are teaming up to focus on research problems at the juncture of social sciences, engineering and computer science.
As part of this initiative, a Calit2-sponsored undergraduate internship program is being created to bring advanced students, with knowledge of computational methods, into the laboratories of social science researchers, in any department on campus, as paid interns. The interns will be part of the research team on some project. The ideal candidate would be a student who has mastered computational methods and is interested in applying them in new and innovative ways in the novel settings offered by the social sciences or by policy problems. The students would be paid as undergraduate research assistants and would also be able to earn credit for independent study.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineering/computer science students to work with faculty in the social sciences. This is also an excellent starting point for students who may also want to pursue a career in the sciences.
Students should have strong programming skills, experience in creating web-based applications, ability to work independently, and an interest in applying their skills to social science or policy problems.
Internships would not exceed 10 hours per week and the duration would be at a minimum one quarter and perhaps longer subject to the continuation of the project, the student's desires, and availability of funds.
Interested students should contact
Professor Mat McCubbins at mmccubbins@ucsd.edu or Professor Ramamohan Paturi at paturi@cs.ucsd.edu
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Visualization Assistant for Computer Vision project
Qualifications:
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography Visualization Center (SIO VizCenter http://www.siovizcenter.ucsd.edu) is looking for a talented and creative programmer who can develop software for pattern recognition and feature detection in high-definition video streams. The project will be executed by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Visualization Center (SIO VizCenter http://www.siovizcenter.ucsd.edu) for a NSF-funded collaborative project between Scripps, Calit2 and other institutions such as UW, MBARI and Oregon State University. This is an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student to work with faculty at the UCSD Computer Science department, and visualization scientists and oceanographers at Scripps in providing a piece of the cyberinfrastructure required for ocean observing systems.
This project requires knowledge of computer vision techniques and image processing, so the ideal person would be an undergraduate or graduate student at the Computer Science and Engineering department who has taken a Computer Vision course at UCSD. The project involves programming in C++ or Java and scripting (shell scripts, python or perl). Knowledge of Matlab as a tool for image analysis will be useful too. Any experience with movie-making tools, HD video and the software/hardware required to set up a video processing suite is a plus. Students from other disciplines will also be considered if they can demonstrate the ability to write software after understanding computer vision algorithms. Must pay UC registration fees for each quarter worked. This position requires a candidate immediately and through the Spring and Summer 2006 quarters. The student will undergo training on specific languages or technology, but it is important that the student has enough programming experience that can be serve as foundation for training.
Position description:
1. Study edge detection and color detection techniques and assist in the software design and implementation of code that can analyze high definition video of marine life and unique ocean bottom features such as the underwater smoking vents.
2. Assist with documentation of code and writing manuals for users and creating content for webpages related to this project.
3. Assist with presentation of the project results and techniques used to audiences at meetings.
Openings : 1
Salary: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour
Work Types: Part Time, On-Campus Non Work Study
To apply: Please send a resume to Atul Nayak anayak@ucsd.edu
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Visualization Assistant for Structural Engineering projects
Qualifications:
We are looking for an energetic, resourceful and creative programmer who can develop interactive graphics software for projects executed by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Visualization Center (SIO VizCenter http://www.siovizcenter.ucsd.edu ) for the Department of Structural Engineering (http://www.structures.ucsd.edu/ ). This is an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student to work with visualization scientists and structural engineers to create 3D representations of structures and develop the tools required for visual interpretation.
The projects involve programming in C++, OpenGL, Open Inventor, glut and Qt. Knowledge of scripting (shell scripts, python or perl), web programming (Php, Javascript, Flash, HTML) or 3d modeling/animation (Maya, 3ds Max) will also be useful. Students from Computer Science and Engineering will be preferred -but students from other disciplines will also be considered if they are eager to work with visualization technologies and demonstrate the ability to learn graphics programming quickly. Must pay UC registration fees for each quarter worked. This position requires a candidate immediately and through the Spring and Summer 2006 quarters, with the possibility of an extension. The student will undergo extensive training on specific languages or technology, but it is important that the student has enough programming experience that can be serve as foundation for training.
Position description:
1. Assist in collecting requirements from researchers and graduate students at the Department of Structural Engineering, software design, development and testing. The software will need to be scalable with the ability to run the software on Windows or Mac OS X desktop and laptop systems or on immersive visualization systems or high resolution Linux or Mac cluster-based tiled displays at the Scripps Visualization Center or at Calit2. Detailed description of these systems is available at www.siovizcenter.ucsd.edu
2. Assist in creating 3D stereo photographs and scientific visualizations using software packages like IVS Fledermaus or Maya and creating graphics for websites.
3. Assist with documentation of code and writing manuals for users.
4. Assist with presentation of the visualizations to audiences at meetings.
To apply: Please send a resume to Atul Nayak anayak@ucsd.edu
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RESCUE Student Researcher
University of California, San Diego
Work Schedule: Up to 20 Hours/Week
Compensation: $15/hour
Calit2 is seeking a student researcher to participate in the Calit2 RESCUE Research Project. To learn more about RESCUE, please visit the website at: http://www.itr-rescue.org/press/index.php.
The Java user interface designer/developer will be a key member of the RESCUE team designing and implementing the user interface for the next release of our system. The designer/developer will be responsible for requirements gathering and workflow design. Additionally, the designer/developer will also be a member of the team implementing the user interface and will develop and support code through system test and deployment.
Qualifications:
* Experience with user-centered requirements analysis and with user workflow design is required.
* Candidates should have Java programming experience (senior level mastery), familiarity with UML, design patterns and framework development is required.
* Candidates must be comfortable designing and developing software collaboratively.
* Experience with Tomcat, Ant, etc. is desired, as is XML experience.
* Candidates must also feel comfortable with Java Server Pages (JSP), CSS, HTML, J2EE application frameworks and development, Ajax and JavaScript.
Must pay registration fees for each quarter worked.
To apply, please send application material with the subject "RESCUE Student Researcher" to melaver@ucsd.edu
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Title: Software Radio Based Wireless Test-Bed
Research Project: CalMIMO-X
Project Description: The CalMIMO-X project focuses on researching and developing next generation software defined radio-based broadband wireless experimental systems with multiple antennas and state-of-the-art DSP/FPGA signal processing platform. The key target of this project is to develop and verify core technologies that can be applied to a variety of wireless applications, such as 3G/4G, WiMax, Wi-Fi, UWB, etc. For more information, see http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/article.php?id=521.
Required Experience: Dominant knowledge required falls into three categories,
1) wireless communications and signal processing;
2) digital system design and FPGA/DSP programming; and
3) RF circuits analysis and design.
The tools used in CalMIMO-X are Simulink, System Generator, Matlab, ISE, ModelSim, CCS, ADS, and OrCAD. Ideal candidates will have one or more the following:
A. Background and good course credits in communication systems and signal processing courses; ECE 154 A&B and/or ECE 161 A&B are preferred. Extensive experience in Matlab simulation and/or Simulink modeling is desired.
B. Experience and familiarity with digital system design using HDL and FPGA, and/or TI DSP programming in C/C++. Good course work on digital systems and processors.
C. Experience and familiarity with RF circuit analysis and design under 6 GHz. Experience and familiarity with circuit design and analysis tools, such as ADS, orCAD, etc.
Other Qualifications:
- Senior undergraduate or graduate student in EE or CE major.
- 10+ hours working per week during winter and spring quarters.
- Willingness to work over the summer is highly desirable.
- Individuals who are good will be offered a summer internship.
Type of opening: Paid - initial compensation $15/hour(work study welcome, but not required).
How to apply: Send resume via email with the subject line "CalMIMO-X Student Researcher" to melaver@ucsd.edu
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Student Web Developer
University of California, San Diego
Work Schedule: TBD
Compensation: $15/hour
The California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology [Calit2] is seeking two undergraduate students to work on a project team gathering data on the scientific research and academic publications of researchers affiliated with Calit2. This will involve scouting information resources and assisting in the development of tools for autmoated retrieval of information from on-line repositories for derivative text analysis. This information will be be analyzed using text and data mining techniques and scientific visualization to "map" the research strengths of the Institute. Successful candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to work independently or as part of a small team. Additional preference will be given to those students with academic credentials or interest in topic modeling and data mining.
Qualifications:
*All academic degrees are welcome.
*Experience with designing and maintaining Web sites and applications;, technical expertise should cover: php, java, perl, html, rss, and xml.
*Background or course credit in data and text mining preferred.
*Ability to work well as a member of a small "tiger team" and to perform assigned tasks.
*Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
*Familiarity with standard desktop applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
*Ability to work well as a member of a team and perform assigned tasks.
*Must pay UC reg. fees for each quarter working.
To apply--send email with the subject line "WEB DEVELOPER APPLICANT" to melaver@ucsd.edu
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Student Sr. Lead Researcher
University of California, San Diego
Work Schedule: TBD
Compensation: $15/hour
Work Schedule: TBD
Compensation: $20/hour
The California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology [Calit2] is seeking a graduate student employee to participate as a senior lead researcher on two recently initiated student based research projects. The successful candidate will help lead two "tiger" teams tasked with data gathering, rapid prototyping, and development of information applications built on emerging Web 2.0 standards. The two specific project are: Aggregate to Inform (A2I) and Research Intelligence (RI)
A2I-A project focused on identifying formal and informal web based information resources for creating situational awareness of Global Web Events. Dominant knowledge required: Real Simple Syndication (2.0), Blog Tools and Server Software (Movable Type), dominant search engines, AJAX.
RI:A project foucsed on gathering data on the scientific research and academic publications of researchers affiliated with Calit2. This will involve scouting information resources and assisting in the development of tools for autmoated retrieval of information from on-line repositories for derivative text analysis. This information will be be analyzed using text and data mining techniques and scientific visualization to "map" the research strengths of the Institute. Dominant knowledge required: Spiders and Web Indexing, Data Mining, Topical Analysis, Theme Maps.
Qualifications:
*In progress Masters or Phd in Computer Science and/or comparble education/experience.
*Experience in an academic research environment, including participation in small research groups.
*Background or course credit in data and text mining.
*Web 2.0 and Blog experience including scripting languages: AJAX, php, java, perl, html, rss, and xml.
*Ability to work well as a member of a small "tiger team" and to perform assigned tasks.
*Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
*Familiarity with standard desktop applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
*Leadership potential of small research teams.
*Must pay UC Reg Fees for each quarter working
To apply, please send application material with the subject "SR. LEAD RESEARCHER APPLICANT" to melaver@ucsd.edu
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