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Research Assistantships in Electromagnetics/Acoustics
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(Task 1 – 1 year) PHASE I, WBS AAAB – Trade Study of Analog/Digital Hybrid Electronics: The front end, where the data are input to the system, will be data-driven, analog oriented, massive rate, processing. The Seller will provide advice into new developments in traditional as well as neural implementation of this front-end processing. The seller shall conduct a trade study comparing analog vs. digital chips for the front end neuromorphic processor. Specific work here will include the complex analyses of circuit performance to task as well as potential simulation of alternative structures.
Task 1 Subtasks:
- Define the front end algorithms (10% of the year);
- Begin study of back-end algorithms (20% of the year);
- Analyze the operation of traditional aVLSI hardware and the CNN for these algorithms (20% of the year); and
- Do a trade-off analysis of analog versus mixed signal (analog/digital) versus all digital implementation of these algorithms (40% of the year).
- Assemble System Requirements Document (10% of the year).
This GRA position covers both stipend and tuition. However, due to the nature of the work, the funding source requires that the student be a US citizen or have permanent residency. Contact Dan Hammerstrom for more information: strom@cecs.pdx.edu
Research Assistantships in Electromagnetics/Acoustics
Exceptional graduate students are currently being considered for RA positions in electromagnetics and/or acoustics research in the ECE department at PSU. The work will be focused on cutting edge scientific research as part of a multi-institutional team, with the potential for long-term funded support. Work will include a mixture of theoretical and numerical modeling and data analysis.
Requirements are:
- Excellent student record, and GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Excellent background in electromagnetics, wave propagation, mathematics (such as vector calculus). Additional formal coursework in complex variables and numerical analysis is highly desirable.
- Experience programming in Matlab required. Experience with data analysis and scientific programming highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently, with limited direction, as well as within a team environment.
- Good communications skills (written and verbal). Motivated and responsible, with excellent work ethics.
- Experience in research environments a strong plus.
Interested candidates should supply the following:
- Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
- Statement of research interest. This statement must explain both the motivation and goals for RA activity. In particular, the statement must explain how research experience in electromagnetics and/or acoustics would help to achieve the applicant’s long-term professional goals. Identify background experience relevant for the position.
- Minimum of three references that can provide recent and applicable feedback on work capability.
Applications will be considered until the available positions are filled. Application material should be submitted to Amy Jolstead at amyj@ece.pdx.edu.
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