Graduate Research Student Assistant CREST Grant #

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY: The Center for Research Advancement in Smart Manufacturing (CREST-RASM) at California State Polytechnic University Pomona (CPP) funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking Part-Time Graduate Research Student Assistants to work under the supervision of Dr. Fatemeh Jamshidi Dr. Mingyan Xiao Dr. Ellips Masehian Dr. Zahra Sotoudeh or Dr. Shokoufeh Mirzaei.

CREST-RASM is seeking motivated Masters-level graduate students to engage in innovative interdisciplinary research aligned with the centers mission in smart manufacturing artificial intelligence robotics and advanced systems integration.

Graduate Research Students Assistants will have the opportunity to apply to the CREST-RASM PhD Pathway Program. This program establishes a pathway from CPPs Masters programs to the UCR STEM PhD programs. Each year one to two highly successful Graduate Research Assistants will be selected to join the CREST-RASM PhD Pathway Program with University of California Riverside (UCR). Selected participants will receive additional funding to support their MS program tuition fees and special consideration for admission into UCRs PhD programs in STEM disciplines. Students selected and admitted into the UCR PhD program will receive a funding package including tuition fees and stipend support for up to two years from the Cal Poly Pomona CREST grant toward their PhD with potential supplement funding from UCR in subsequent years. This initiative aims to prepare and support students for success in PhD studies and advanced STEM careers.

ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology science retail culinary arts hospitality 1500 management leadership or research grants these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomonas learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year including Bronco Athletics and the Pepsi addition the Enterprises administers grants and contracts contributes to campus security and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

The position will assist with one or more of the following activities:

• Be available to dedicate 10-20 hours per week during academic semesters and summer for research.
• Conduct high-quality graduate-level research in one or more areas: computer vision robotics Al smart manufacturing mechanical/electrical systems or cyber-physical infrastructure.
• Work under the supervision of CPP faculty Principal Investigators.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of graduate students undergraduate and faculty across institutions.
• Engage in professional development activities including grant proposal support and conference presentations.
• Prepare and present research findings in group meetings seminars and publications.
• Support the recruitment and mentoring of undergraduate students participating in CREST-RASM.
• Collaborate and create synergy with Other Subprojects

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• US citizenship is required
• Current enrollment (or admission) in a CPP Masters program in Engineering Computer Science or other closely related STEM discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders write theoretical research papers and deliver professional research presentations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to quickly read understand and synthesize theoretical conference and journal papers.

Preferred

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a PhD and a long-term career in research academia or advanced STEM industries.
• Foundational knowledge in at least one of the programs research focus areas (e.g. Al robotics cybersecurity smart manufacturing cyber-physical systems).
• Prior research experience (undergraduate research MS thesis or industry projects).
• Familiarity with tools and techniques in Al robotics computer vision automation or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience working with diverse student populations or commitment to broadening participation in STEM.
• Publications conference presentations or technical reports showcasing prior research work.

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommend faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to .

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

Required Experience:

Junior IC