Newsletter for 12/27/2020

New Announcements

Announcements

*PLEASE NOTE THE UPCOMING UNIVERSITY DEADLINES*

Please note the following upcoming university deadlines, and ALWAYS check the Academic and Administrative Calendar for important dates and deadlines. Bookmark this year's Academic and Administrative Calendar and refer to it regularly.

Friday, December 18th Leave of Absence Fall Deadline
Deadline to petition for leave of absence (LOA) beginning the next quarter. LOA forms must be approved/signed by your faculty advisor and submitted to the BSOE Graduate Advising office by the posted deadline.  LOA application forms are available on the Graduate Division's website. 

Resources for Remote/Online Teaching - For Graduate Students

Writing Resources for Graduate Students

Whether you're writing your dissertation or working on a homework assignment, there are a number of writing support resources available to you as a UCSC graduate student. For a full list of these resources, please check out the Graduate Division's website.

2020-2021 SFAC Funding Call

The 2020-2021 Student Fee Advisory Committee Funding Call is now open, and applications are due January 11, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Information about how to apply can be found at the SFAC website. We strongly encourage student submissions.

SFAC will be hosting three workshops to help units across campus develop their proposals, the first of which is this Sunday, December 6 at 2pm. More information about the workshops is in the attached flyer.

Flyer: V1%20Funding%20Call%20Process%20Workshop%20Flyer_1.pdf

Slug Support Pantry Fall Hours

Graduate students will have access during all the open hours. The Basic Needs team has designated grad only pantry hours specifically on Tuesdays 3:45 - 6:00 pm. Grads should enter via the patio so that we can keep the front door of the coffee shop closed to avoid other students trickling in. 

Link to Flyer: 2020%20Fall%20Flyer%20Graduate%20Students%20%281%29%20%282%29.pdf
 

UCSC Career Success - Winter Quarter

Students can access our upcoming events on the Career Success student event calendar or Handshake! We will continue to partner with Handshake to host our virtual career fairs.

For students who need help with job applications, we are offering written resume and cover letter feedback. Click here for more information: https://careers.ucsc.edu/student/coaching/drop-in-advising.html

We will continue to send our weekly undergraduate, graduate and jobs newsletters throughout the quarter.  If you are hosting a program related to career development and would like it to be featured in the newsletter, please submit the information here.

Link to infographic: ay-infographic_47932088_1.pdf

RCA Winter Quarter Initiatives to Support Graduate Students

eBay's Machine Learning Competition for Students

For the second year, eBay is running a ML Challenge. The prize of the competition is an internship at eBay for the winning student or team.

The announcement attached describes the competition in more detail, but in a nutshell:

The question we invite you to address is how to identify two or more listings as being for the same product by putting them into the same group. We call this Purchase Level Equivalency (PLE). That is, if a buyer purchased two items from two different listings in a single group, they would assess that they had obtained two instances of the same product.

The competition started August 24. It is being hosted on EvalAI.

Please feel free to ask any questions. We have set up a mailbox dedicated to this competition at MLChallenge@ebay.com.

Jobs

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering: San Jose State University

The Computer Engineering department at San Jose State University is recruiting for two tenure track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor for Fall 2021. The position announcement is currently posted at: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/sj/en-us/job/497818?lApplicationSubSourceID= 

Computer Science Tenure Track Positions - UC Davis

The College of Engineering announces four open tenure-track positions, at any level (assistant/associate/full), in the Department of Computer Science. Applications are encouraged from candidates with a strong background in any current or emerging area that will align with one of our department’s disciplinary interests in:

ML, NLP and Vision: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03850

Quantum Computing: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03853

Theoretical Computer Science: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03838

We seek candidates with potential or demonstrated excellence in research that complements or extends existing research strengths in the Department of Computer Science and elsewhere on campus, and the potential to attract extramural funding. We also seek evidence of, or potential for, commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion for historically underrepresented and marginalized student communities. Finally, we seek evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

For fullest consideration applications must be completed by December 15, 2020; there is some possibility that applications that arrive as late as January 20, 2021 might be considered. Application packages should be submitted online at https://cs.ucdavis.edu/jobopportunities.

Please see the announcement here: JointAdShort.pdf

Two Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Computer Science Positions: San Diego State University

The Computer Science Department at San Diego State University has two assistant professor tenure-track positions starting in Fall 2021. One position is in Database and the other in Software Engineering. 

Interested people can learn more about the positions at:

        https://apply.interfolio.com/81414 - Database
        https://apply.interfolio.com/81791 - Software Engineering

The candidates should have PhD in Computer Science or closely related fields by the time of hire. Questions about the position may be directed to COS-CS-Search@sdsu.edu.

San Diego State University is a public research university with 36,000 students. SDSU faculty obtained $144 million in grants this year. SDSU recently opened the state-of-the-art $90 million dollar Engineering complex as part of the drive to become a top 50 public research university.

SDSU is an equal opportunity/Title IX employer.

Link to ad: DatabaseAd.pdf

Link to ad: SoftwareEngineerAd.pdf

Ocean Fellowship 2021 by TBA21–Academy

The Ocean Fellowship Program is a funded research opportunity offered by TBA21–Academy and held at Ocean Space in Venice, Italy. The 2021 edition is closely affiliated with the exhibition The Soul Expanding Ocean #1: Taloi Havini, to be held at Ocean Space from March 20 to October 17, 2021. The fellowship also forms an integral part of The Current III (working title: The Mediterraneans: “Thus waves, come in pairs,” after Etel Adnan), a transdisciplinary and transregional exercise in sensing, listening, thinking, and learning with—by connecting and supporting situated projects, collective pedagogies, and voices along the Mediterranean shores across the fields of art, culture, science, conservation, and activism. The program supports six fellows and two mentors to conduct individual and collaborative research as well as investigations with an awareness of oceanic worldviews and marine histories; an understanding of the changes in ocean management and recognition of indigenous marine governance and leadership; non-binarism as a philosophy; equality and social justice. This year, the Fellowship brings attention to story-telling as a method, as an "action" to portray and convey a territory, a mindset, and a substance, encouraging intergenerational exchange, building resilience in communities, and strengthening citizenship. Eligibility The fellowship is aimed at undergraduate, master or PhD level students, and at recent graduates, while the mentorship is asking for scholars with a graduate or postgraduate degree with some relevant experience in teaching or mentoring, specialized in various fields of research (eg. Postcolonial and Feminist Studies, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, Accessibility and Educational Sciences, engineering, material sciences, medicine, humanities, social sciences, Curatorial Studies, and Critical Theory). Artists from all fields are encouraged to apply both as Fellows and Mentors. Applicants should engage critically with the oceanic and explore new forms of research. For the 2021 edition of the Ocean Fellowship, we are proudly partnering with Artis, who is supporting one fellow artist or researcher from Israel whose work addresses aesthetic, social, and political questions that inspire reflection and debate around oceans with an emphasis on the Mediterranean. Budget and duration The Ocean Fellowship Program will offer a total allowance of 5,500 EUR per fellow for the 4-month duration of the program and a total allowance of 8,000 EUR per mentor for the full duration. The allowance may be subject to tax, status will be determined on a case by case basis. Fellows and mentors are expected to finance their own travel, accommodation, and visa costs; we will support each successful applicant individually in the process of securing additional support. March 1–5, 2021: Introductory Group Session (online) for all Fellows March 8–June 30, 2021: First Ocean Fellows Group (three Fellows) June 21–October 17, 2021: Second Ocean Fellows Group (three Fellows) Mentors are expected to engage digitally throughout the whole term of March 8–October 17, 2021. A meaningful presence of the Mentors in Venice is required to accompany their group of Fellows (to be determined on a case-by-case basis). Application procedure To apply, please visit the application page here. Documents required: –A letter of motivation in English (maximum 700 words), or your application as Research Mentor; indicating your preferred period for joining the Ocean Fellowship, or for the Mentorship Program, indicating the preferred period of presence on-site (March–June or June–October); -CV in English (maximum 4 pages); -Names and contact details of two professionals or academic referees familiar with your research; -A research proposal (for fellows only). Please send the material in one single pdf file by January 10, 2021, to oceanfellows@tba21-academy.org. Selection procedure An international jury of professionals from diverse backgrounds will be formed to select the most suitable candidates in accordance with the TBA21–Academy and Ocean Space team and the upcoming program by January 30, 2021. The selected candidates will be informed of the jury’s decision by email. Questions? Contact us at oceanfellows@tba21-academy.org. Read more about the 2020 edition of Ocean Fellowship here. March–June & June–October, 2021 Application deadline: January 10, 2021 Ocean Space Chiesa di San Lorenzo Castello 5069 30122 Venice Italy www.tba21.org www.ocean-space.org Facebook

Recruiting Tech Fellows for Congress Through 2/5 (Stipend + Benefits)

We're recruiting for our 2021 Congressional Innovation Scholars Program, placing technologists to serve as tech policy advisors to top Members of Congress (offices like Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and the House Judiciary Committee).  

The program pays a $60,000-annual equivalent stipend and other benefits and fellows have done incredible work like:  

• Working on the House Judiciary Committee’s Antitrust Subcommittee report on Big Tech
• Passing the OPEN Government Data Act into law
• Securing changes to defense procurement policy to allow startups to better compete with big government contractors

We’re recruiting through 2/5/21 and there's more information here: https://www.techcongress.io/congressional-innovation-scholars-program

We have two upcoming calls about the program for more information: https://bit.ly/congressionalinnovationscholars

December 2020 Google Technical Student Newsletter

We’d like to invite you to join us for our upcoming virtual event series this January! Tune in to any of the sessions below to hear from Googlers, some sessions will feature live Q&A! Click the links below to register for the event(s) and add them to your calendar. 

Life as a Google PhD Technical Intern

Tuesday, January 12th  @ 4:00PM PT / 6:00PM CT / 7:00PM ET

We recently sat down with 3 former PhD interns at Google to learn more about the technical PhD intern application process and their internship experiences in Software Engineering, Research, and Data Science. Register to hear that conversation and learn more about Google’s recruitment process for these PhD internships. 

Google recruiters will also be available to answer your questions live via chat! 

Google Employee Resource Groups Spotlight Series

Jan 25th - 29th @ 4:00PM PT / 6:00PM CT / 7:00PM ET
 

Here at Google, in building a workforce that is more representative of our users and a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone, we are building a better Google - together.  Employee Resource Groups are a key piece to building our culture. Currently, we have 16 Employee Resource Groups (ERG's) with over 35,000 members globally! We're excited to highlight 5 of these groups - The Black Googler Network (BGN), The Hispanic/ LatinX Googler Network (HOLA), The Women Googler Network (Women@), The Google American Indian Network (GAIN), and The Disability Alliance Network (DA). 

Starting on Jan 25th we’ll be posting a video each day throughout the week where we’ll hear from members of these Employee Resource Groups as they share how they work together to make an impact within their communities and on Google's overall culture. 

For additional events and resources please visit CareersonAir.withGoogle.com.

Rochester Institute of Technology Full-Time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for full-time tenure-track assistant professor positions starting in Fall 2021. We are looking to hire in all areas of computer science that strengthen our department.  Applications are due January 2.  

Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the department and college through externally funded research and through teaching and mentoring of BS, MS, and PhD students.

We are seeking an individuals who have the ability and interest in contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.    

The Department: Computer Science (http://cs.rit.edu) is the largest department at RIT. Our student-centered programs are home to nearly 1,400 students pursuing BS, MS, BS/MS, and PhD degrees. Student employment rates upon graduation are over 98%, often with leading technology companies. Our innovative problem-based introductory programming sequence has been continuously updated, in part through research projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The BS in Computer Science program at RIT is ranked 52^nd in the U.S. News and World Reports 202 ranking of Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs.
 
We have enhanced our research presence while maintaining our commitment to excellence in student instruction. Our faculty publish in top-tier venues, and contribute to leading conferences and journals.  Funded research is carried out in the areas of artificial intelligence, computing education, data science, distributed systems, graphics and visualization, pervasive computing, programming languages, security, and theory.  Students at all levels participate in research projects, including through NSF-sponsored undergraduate research programs. Our PhD students have made meaningful contributions to their respective areas, and gone on to secure good positions in industry and academia. Faculty are encouraged to develop new courses and teach in their area of interest and have a low teaching load with capped class sizes.

The College: Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT is one of the most comprehensive computing colleges in the nation. The college is housed in modern facilities in Rochester, NY, that include leading programs in computer science, game design and cybersecurity. As home to the country’s first undergraduate programs in software engineering and information technology, as well as the recently opened Global Cybersecurity Institute, Golisano College has long been a leader in computing education and research. Faculty, staff and students have access to specialized studios, labs, and equipment that are among the most complete and current of any university in the world. Moreover, Golisano College graduates go on to work at the world’s leading tech firms and have developed groundbreaking technology like the Kinect for Xbox 360 and game-changing innovations like jQuery. The college is home to the departments of Computer Science, Computing Security, and Software Engineering, as well as the School of Information, the School of Interactive Games & Media, and a college-wide PhD program, providing abundant opportunities for research collaboration within and beyond the college.

Additional Details: The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu.