Part-Time AI Research Assistant – Machine Learning & LLM for Education

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking a highly motivated AI Research Assistant to join our team in developing cutting-edge AI solutions for the education sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Machine Learning, Statistics, and Large Language Models (LLMs) and should be comfortable reviewing multiple research papers to design innovative AI-driven solutions. This role requires a blend of technical proficiency, research capability, and problem-solving skills to contribute effectively to our AI-driven education initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on AI applications in education, focusing on Machine Learning and LLMs.
• Read and analyze research papers to design novel AI solutions.
• Develop and fine-tune LLMs to enhance AI-driven educational tools.
• Implement machine learning algorithms and statistical models for data-driven solutions.
• Write and contribute to research papers documenting findings and innovations.
• Develop, test, and optimize AI models using Python and relevant libraries.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate AI technologies into real-world applications.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong understanding of Machine Learning, Statistics, and AI algorithms.
• Proficiency in working with Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Experience in reading and summarizing academic research papers.
• Ability to design and propose new AI-based solutions for education.
• Excellent programming skills in Python.
• Prior experience in research paper writing is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Position Details:

• Pay Rate: $20/hour
• Hours per Week: 20 Hours
• Anticipated Start Date: April 1st
• Anticipated End Date: July 31st

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about AI and education to contribute to innovative research while gaining hands-on experience in designing real-world AI solutions.

If you are interested, please submit your resume and a short statement about your experience with Machine Learning, LLMs, and research paper writing.

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