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Part-time Research Support-Yan Li group
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Part-time research support in the Electrical Engineering department, developing modeling and optimization methods for microgrids and quantum methods for RLC circuit simulation, optimization, and federated learning.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The department of Electrical Engineering is seeking applicants for part-time research support.
Job duties to include:
- develop modeling and optimization methods for microgrids.
- evelop quantum method for RLC circuit simulation, optimization and federated learning.
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- Understanding of Microgrids and RLC circuits
Schedule:
- 40 hours per week from June 2026-July 31, 2026
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $15.
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