Part-Time Research Assistant/Programmer - Yanxi Liu

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is seeking part-time Research Assistant/Programmer to assist with robotics and machine learning research as well as data collection and data analysis. This project is led by Dr. Yanxi Liu in the School of EECS at Penn State. This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research.

Position Details Weekly Hours:

20 +/- hours per week (flexible scheduling)

Compensation:

$21 per hour The following are foundational and necessary skills:

Programming & Environment:

Python Proficient in scripting, data manipulation, and debugging NumPy Experience with array operations, broadcasting, and vectorization Linux / Unix Familiarity with shell commands, SSH, file structures, and scripting Git Version control using

GitHub or GitLab Mathematics & Geometry:

Linear Algebra Basic matrix operations Coordinate Systems Understanding of world, camera, and image spaces 3D Transformations Rotation, translation, scaling, etc., homogeneous coordinates

Deep Learning:

Experience with at least one deep learning framework such as

PyTorch or TensorFlow Understanding of:

Neural network architecture (e.g., CNNs) Loss functions, optimization, and backpropagation Training, evaluation, and debugging Computer Graphics & Vision Fundamentals Computer graphics basics Mesh structure (vertices, faces, normals) Coordinate transformations Local vs. global frames, extrinsics/intrinsics Application Instructions To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your background, relevant experience, and interest in this project. For inquiries, you may contact Dr.

Yanxi Liu at yul11@psu.edu or Dr. Robert Collins at rtc12@psu.edu.

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