John Deere
Part-Time Student Graduate Research Assistant - Chicago, IL - Remote, USA
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Assist in adopting quantum technologies, publish research, create training courses, write proposals, and collaborate with research labs.
There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Champaign
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student Graduate Research Assistant - Chicago, IL - Remote, USA - 116587
Onsite/Remote: Remote Position
Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.
The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company's regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.
Your Responsibilities
As a Remote Part-Time Student Graduate Research Assistant for John Deere Enterprise Information Technology located in Chicago, IL, you will:
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
What Makes You Stand Out
$32.55 - $34.45 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Champaign
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student Graduate Research Assistant - Chicago, IL - Remote, USA - 116587
Onsite/Remote: Remote Position
Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.
The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company's regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.
Your Responsibilities
As a Remote Part-Time Student Graduate Research Assistant for John Deere Enterprise Information Technology located in Chicago, IL, you will:
- Assist in the adoption of new quantum technologies
- Publish in refereed conferences and journals
- Create courses for workforce development and training
- Write and obtain grants and proposals
- Communicate and collaborate with university research labs and industry
- Conduct and participate in workshops and trainings
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
- Experience with grant and proposal writing
- Experience with writing and publishing
- Experience with quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum embedding, AI and ML
- Strong communication, high creativity, and excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to read, understand, and explain documentation and research papers
- Excellent ability to learn and work on a team
- Graduation date of May 2027 or later
- GPA equal or higher than 2.8
- Able to work (10 hours/week) during the academic year
- Able to work (30-40 hours/week) during the summer semester
- Pursuing a doctoral degree in any of the following:
- Computer Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
What Makes You Stand Out
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, quantum sensing and quantum embedding
- A record of effective teaching and mentoring at the collegiate level
- Demonstrate work in integrating quantum and classical simulations to solve complex optimization problems
- Established record in acquiring grants
- A strong publication record in high-quality journals
$32.55 - $34.45 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
Top Skills
AI
Ml
Quantum Computing
Quantum Embedding
Quantum Sensing
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