Research Assistant Positions - LLMs and AI for Data Analysis (Spring 2027)
About The Position
The Department of Statistics at Penn State seeks master's students in Computer Science or related fields for part-time Research Assistant positions in Spring 2027. Exceptionally qualified undergraduate students will also be considered. Successful candidates will work on research projects involving large language models (LLMs), AI agents, and applications in data analysis and scientific research. Hours, wages, and anticipated employment periods will vary based on project needs and applicant availability. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the stated deadline for full consideration is November 20, 2026. Employment requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.
Requirements
- Master's student in Computer Science or a related field; exceptionally qualified undergraduate students will also be considered.
- Strong Python programming skills and demonstrated experience developing software or computational projects.
- Ability to work independently, troubleshoot technical problems, and write well-documented, reproducible code.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with machine learning, deep learning, or LLM applications, including model evaluation, fine-tuning, or agent-based systems.
- Familiarity with relevant libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, or LangChain.
- Experience with research projects, software development internships, or independent technical projects.
- Prior research experience is desirable but not required.
- Strong technical skills and an interest in conducting research.
Responsibilities
- Develop and evaluate LLM-based methods.
- Implement computational experiments.
- Build research software.
- Analyze experimental results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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