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Barrow Wise Consulting

Researcher (PhD Student)

MD · On-site

$25/hr

Enjoy problem-solving, need a venue to display your creativity, and emerging technologies peak your interest; if so, Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC is for you. As a multi-disciplined leader, you ...

Reality Defender

Audio/Multimodal AI PhD Intern

The 4-month internship is designed for current PhD students and candidates to partner with Reality Defender's AI team to conduct cutting-edge research and publish peer-reviewed papers. Your primary ...

Mercor

Physics Research Expert - PhD

New York, NY · On-site +1

$80 - $140/hr

PhD or postdoc in the relevant subfield (senior PhD student minimum). * Postdoc or junior professor in the relevant subfield ( PhD minimum). * Full professor or industry research PI in the relevant ...

Mercor

AI Research Collaborator - PhD

New York, NY · Remote

$80 - $110/hr

Current or retired professor, or PhD student , in STEM or professional/quantitative domains. * Degree or PhD in progress from a top university. * Working proficiency in Python applied in research ...

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PhD students often encounter challenges such as managing time effectively between research, coursework, and teaching responsibilities, as well as coping with uncertainty or setbacks in their research progress. Navigating these can feel overwhelming, but effective planning, regular communication with supervisors, and seeking support from peers or university resources can make a significant difference. Many students also benefit from setting clear milestones and maintaining a healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout. Proactively addressing these challenges helps ensure steady progress and a more positive doctoral experience.

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To thrive as a PhD student, you need strong research skills, critical thinking, and a solid academic background typically demonstrated by a relevant master's or bachelor's degree. Familiarity with data analysis software, academic databases, and citation management tools is often required, along with knowledge of discipline-specific methodologies. Self-motivation, resilience, effective time management, and strong written and verbal communication are essential soft skills for navigating the demands of independent research and collaboration. These skills and qualities are vital for producing original scholarly work, meeting program milestones, and contributing meaningfully to your academic field.

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PhD students are individuals enrolled in a doctoral program, usually at a university, with the goal of earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. They typically engage in advanced academic coursework, conduct original research in their chosen field, and write a dissertation based on their findings. PhD students often work closely with faculty advisors, participate in academic conferences, and may also teach undergraduate courses or assist with research projects. The process helps them develop expertise and contribute new knowledge to their discipline.
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PhD Student

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York

Staten Island, NY • On-site

$36K/yr

Part-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).
The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.
We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.
Primary Location:
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
Bargaining Unit:
No
The Renewable Energy Systems Lab located at the City University of New York College of Staten Island, has an opening for a PhD student in the area of distributed control and signal processing with applications to electric power. The position is funded by the US Federal Government. Research will be conducted under the supervision of Prof. Vinay Vaishampayan.
Electrical power grids of the future will have high penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). An electrical grid must provide reliable service to its customers despite the intermittent and variable sources of power. In response to this, the electrical grid of the future will be highly instrumented and will incorporate energy storage to smooth out variations in energy supply. Traditional centralized forms of network control scale poorly with the number of resources, represent a single point of failure, and are vulnerable to external attacks. The candidate will work in a suitable area related to power grids of the future, including but not limited to distributed state estimation and control, security and resilience, energy storage, and related technologies.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Master's degree with a specialization in one of the following areas: electric power or signal processing/communications/control. Candidates with strong programming and system-building skills, and training in optimization/statistical methods/AI will be preferred.
Successful candidates will be expected to complete required coursework, pass a qualifying exam, conduct research for their PhD dissertation and teach courses in the engineering program.
Pay Range:
$36,000 - $36,000
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