Research Assistant

Howard University

17d

About The Position

Research Assistant will assist with user testing and user centered design of biometric technologies necessary for creating audio captcha technology. The candidate should be well-informed about the scientific method, human subjects research, and data analysis using computational and statistical techniques. The Research Assistant will assist in preparation of briefs to the sponsor and engage in regular meeting updates to the sponsor on project deliverables. The Research Assistant will supervise and work alongside the undergraduate students. Research Assistant will contribute towards monthly reports, quarterly reports and scientific publications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems
5+ years in machine learning and data science; advanced degrees may offset experience requirements
Mastery of programming languages (Python, Java, C++, C, R) and command-line scripting.
Expertise in ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data processing (JSON, XML).
Exceptional communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with AI research initiatives from conception to implementation.
Analyze research data critically, translating findings into actionable insights.
Collaborate across disciplines, integrating diverse expertise into your work.
Disseminate knowledge through scholarly papers and compelling presentations to stakeholders.
Design and validate NLP techniques, contributing to the broader field with innovative solutions.
Engage in developing and evaluating human-machine interfaces and systems integration, enhancing human performance through technology.