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Extropic

Experimental Physicist

Boston, MA

$150K - $250K/yr

Experience analyzing non-linear dynamics, stochastic processes, or analog computing primitives * Understanding of information theory, and statistical mechanics as applied to physical systems

pony.ai

Software Engineer Intern - Generalist

Fremont, CA · On-site

$7K - $10K/mo

Strong foundation in mathematics and theoretical computer science, such as linear algebra, calculus, graph theory, computational geometry, combinatorial optimization algorithms, stochastic processes ...

The Pennsylvania State University

... Stochastic Processes for Engineering/STAT 460 - Intermediate Applied Statistics/STAT 461 - Analysis of Variance STAT 462 - Applied Regression Analysis/STAT 463 - Applied Time Series Analysis/STAT 466 ...

Leidos

Signal Processing Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

... and stochastic processes - Demonstrated strong oral and written communication - Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently - Adaptability to new challenges with a strong ...

Leidos

Signal Processing Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

... and stochastic processes - Demonstrated strong oral and written communication - Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently - Adaptability to new challenges with a strong ...

Leidos

Signal Processing Engineer

Arlington, VA

$87K - $157K/yr

... and stochastic processes - Demonstrated strong oral and written communication - Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently - Adaptability to new challenges with a strong ...

pony.ai

Software Engineer Intern - Generalist

Fremont, CA · On-site

$7K - $10K/mo

Strong foundation in mathematics and theoretical computer science, such as linear algebra, calculus, graph theory, computational geometry, combinatorial optimization algorithms, stochastic processes ...

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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Department of Statistics

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 13 hours ago

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Statistics has multiple vacancies available for students to serve as Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTA). Courses may include STAT 240 - Introduction to Biometry/STAT 318 - Elementary Probability/STAT 319 - Applied Statistics in Science/STAT 401 - Experimental Methods/STAT 414 - Introduction to Probability Theory/STAT 415 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics/STAT 416 - Stochastic Modeling/STAT 418 - Introduction to Probability and Stochastic Processes for Engineering/STAT 460 - Intermediate Applied Statistics/STAT 461 - Analysis of Variance STAT 462 - Applied Regression Analysis/STAT 463 - Applied Time Series Analysis/STAT 466 - Survey Sampling/STAT 480 - Introduction to SAS/STAT 483 - Statistical Analysis System Programming.
Statistic UTA's will be involved with the grading of assignments for a given class based on a scoring rubric developed by the supervising faculty member. These might include daily problems, quizzes, pre-lab assignments, or laboratory reports. Qualified applicants should have taken the course they will be grading and earned at least a B+ or better and must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Also, they should have good communication and interpersonal skills, be reliable and organized and have excellent time management skills. Preference will be given to students majoring or minoring in Statistics. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and a recent transcript with your application. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as the need arises.
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