CS Research Lab Job: Find Summer Work as a Junior

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The discussion centers on finding summer work as a junior in a Computer Science research lab. Participants highlight that professors in fields such as 3D simulations and physics often seek undergraduate students for programming roles. Compensation varies, with examples of peers earning 20 CAD/hr and 10 CAD/hr for different positions. The conversation also introduces the GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) standard, which is essential for communication with laboratory instruments.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) and its applications
  • Familiarity with programming in a research context
  • Knowledge of virtual reality environments and numerical simulations
  • Basic awareness of undergraduate thesis projects in scientific fields
NEXT STEPS
  • Research GPIB interface and its role in instrument communication
  • Explore opportunities for undergraduate research positions in 3D simulations
  • Investigate potential summer internships in physics departments
  • Learn about developing virtual reality applications in a programming context
USEFUL FOR

Undergraduate Computer Science students, aspiring researchers, and anyone seeking summer internships in academic labs focused on programming and simulations.

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Hey guys,

I'm in Computer Science and was interested in trying out working at a lab (and actually doing programming work). I was wondering where I could find such a job at these days? I'm pretty sure my university only hires grad students for that kind of work if anything. I will be a junior in the fall and am looking for a job like this for the next summer.

Thanks for any help.
 
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any prof who does 3D or num sims usu looks for undergrads ...the greatest guinea pigs.
My prof used a eleceng student to enhance his 3D virtual reality environment. while a sfwr eng friend worked to develop a system for a psych chair prof. Even physics proffs look for undergrads to work for them(usually for a undergrad tehsis proj)
as for getting paid...don't know they might, my friend was making 20CDN/hr and that eleceng was prolly making 10.
 
I've had to spend soo much time programming, that I wasted just about all of last year. I would have killed for an expereinced programmer. Do you know about GPIB interface and comm with instruments? I'm sure you could find something.
 
nbo10 said:
I've had to spend soo much time programming, that I wasted just about all of last year. I would have killed for an expereinced programmer. Do you know about GPIB interface and comm with instruments? I'm sure you could find something.

Nope not familiar. Can you tell me what it is?
 
Googling can tell you a whole lot more than me. Keywords: GPIB, IEEE 488, IEEE 488.2 and ni.com has some good info.
 

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