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Position Title: Research Assistant, Instructional Student Assistant
College/Unit: College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management
Department/School: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Seasonal Role Working Dates: 10/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
Pay Range: $17.86- $23.84
Location Type: On-site
Role Description:
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management is collecting application materials for students invited to join Dr. Reza Khani’s research team on a project aimed at boosting Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) performance through distributed computing and custom hardware solutions. The project emphasizes optimization across algorithms, systems, and hardware to achieve next-generation ML/DL acceleration.
Description of Duties:
Research assistants will work approximately four hours per week and the responsibilities include:
- Assist in the design, development, and evaluation of distributed computing frameworks for ML/DL acceleration.
- Implement, optimize, and benchmark ML/DL models in C/C++ and Python.
- Contribute to hardware design, modeling, and validation using SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL.
- Explore co-design approaches between hardware and ML/DL software frameworks.
- Conduct experiments, analyze performance metrics, and document results.
- Collaborate with faculty, graduate researchers, and industry partners.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
- Familiarity with SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL for hardware modeling and design.
- Foundational knowledge of Machine Learning/Deep Learning concepts.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for research.
Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
Applicants must provide:
- Resume
- Class schedule and work availability
- Unofficial transcript
Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online, applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.
Notification Procedure:
Research Assistants will be selected for an interview on the basis of an evaluation of information obtained from documents submitted. Notifications will be sent via email. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by October 31, 2025. Late applications will be considered if openings remain.
Job-related questions should be directed to:
Reza Khani, Search Committee Chair
400 W 1st St, O'Connell Hall 326, Chico CA 95929/ 530-898-4958
mkhani@csuchico.edu
Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Compliance training completion (approximately 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
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