About the role#
Georgia Southern University is hiring a Research Assistant for the College of Engineering and Computing on the Statesboro campus. This role begins in Fall 2027 and involves supporting research on decentralized Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) algorithms. You will work on adapting these algorithms for real-world wireless conditions using software-defined radio testbeds and GPU-based simulations. This is a part-time position, limited to 20 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Implement and evaluate decentralized MARL algorithms on small Software-Defined Radio (SDR) testbeds using USRP devices.
- Run real-time GPU-based computer simulations to measure metrics like throughput, packet loss, transmission delay, and collision rates.
- Organize simulation data and record results in writing.
- Summarize research findings for the team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in at least six undergraduate credit hours or three graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
- Preferred status as an undergraduate student in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- Coursework or experience in wireless networking, reinforcement learning, software-defined radios (SDR/USRP), computer simulation, and data analysis.
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and Google applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with organizational and human relations abilities.
Location & details#
- Location: Statesboro, Georgia (On-site).
- Term: Fall 2027.
- Pay: $12.00 per hour.
- Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week with flexible availability.
About Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a public institution founded in 1906. It operates across four campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and Swainsboro, in addition to providing online instruction. The university serves nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges. It offers approximately 149 degree programs and maintains a focus on public impact research.
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