Part-time Research Assistant

2 days ago


State College, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Title: Part-time Research Intern

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team as part-time research interns in Computer Science and Engineering. As a research intern, you will have the opportunity to work on a project that involves implementing a successful gradient-free test-time evasion attack against a classifier trained for the MNIST domain.

Responsibilities:
  • Implement a gradient-free test-time evasion attack algorithm in Matlab.
  • Attack each test sample and misclassify it to a randomly chosen target class.
  • Report the attack success rate and the average number of classifier queries needed to achieve a successful attack.
  • Display representative attacked image examples to show whether the attack is perceptible or imperceptible.
  • Consider at least two different gradient-free attack algorithms, or two variants of the same algorithm.
  • Suggest a simple algorithm for detecting attacks and report its performance.
Requirements:
  • Strong background in computer science and engineering.
  • Excellent programming skills in Matlab.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer:
  • Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge research project.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.
How to Apply:

Please submit your application through our online portal. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.



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