Gaynor Research Assistant 2026 (Student Wage)
About The Position
Assist with extending an existing spatial model of text-based ideology derived from congressional floor speeches (Congress.gov) and social media posts. Research assistant should have experience with Python, using bespoke APIs for scraping material, natural language processing, machine learning, and handling big data (especially large collections of textual documents). PyTorch experience is a plus. Research assistant will need access to at least one high-memory GPU, via either their own machine or UVA’s Data Analytics Center. Knowledge or interest in the U.S. Congress a plus. Willing to collaborate on a small team. Undergrad student wage position for less than 20 hours per week.
Requirements
- Resume and Cover letter.
- Current undergrad UVA student
- Python
- using bespoke APIs for scraping material
- natural language processing
- machine learning
- handling large data
- Access to at least one high-memory GPU, either their own machine or via the UVA Data Analytics Center.
Nice To Haves
- PyTorch experience
- Knowledge or interest in the U.S. Congress
Responsibilities
- Assist with extending an existing spatial model of text-based ideology derived from congressional floor speeches (Congress.gov) and social media posts.
- Collaborate on a small team.
Benefits
- health care
- time off
- retirement
- comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
