PART TIME RESEARCH SCHOLAR 

  New York University Tandon School of Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Part-Time Research Scholar in Electrical Engineering to join an exciting project on "the use of AI to design hardware".

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world

Expectations: 

Candidates will have the unique opportunity to engage in original interdisciplinary research and take on a leadership role in ongoing projects. They will also have the intellectual freedom to pursue research activities of their choice within the scope of NYU's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The candidate will work closely with Professors Siddharth Garg and Ludovic Righetti on solutions to use RL-based solutions for optimizing hardware design.

Salary range: 

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $26.27 to  $30 per hour depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification. The position requires at least 27 hours per week.    

• MS (preferred) with expertise in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Demonstrated program coordination experience, ideally in an academic setting.

• Candidates must present proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Applicants should submit, as one PDF, the following information:

•   an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications
•   a research statement that describes their interests and goals, and how their research relates to this position
• brief cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the position
• names and contact information for three references (submitted by recommenders, not by the candidate)
• copies of up to three relevant scientific papers.

All application materials must be submitted electronically via Interfolio. Please ensure that your application is complete and includes all the required documents. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The application should be sent to: [ece-announcements@nyu.edu].

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is July 1, 2025.

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