Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is looking to solve the problem of advancing research in learning sciences and technology, specifically in the area of AI and LLMs, to improve student learning outcomes through the ASSISTments platform.
Requirements
- A Ph.D in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or information sciences
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- Prompt engineering for user-facing application features
- Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Qualitative and quantitative techniques for evaluating model output
- Data cleaning and processing
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, collaborate, and support PI’s team of Ph.D students and research scientists
- Coordinate and collaborate with the ASSISTment Foundation's product team and software engineers
- Build and maintain the machine-learning software infrastructure that supports research projects within the ASSISTments platform
- Spearhead machine-learning efforts across multiple grant-funded projects
- Maintain existing IRB protocols and submit new IRB protocols if necessary
- Learn and/or hone grant-writing skills to increase funding for related projects
Other
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to target communication to various audiences, including academics, industry professionals, and teacher users of ASSISTments
- Experience coordinating cross-team projects, managing timelines and stakeholders, and strategizing creative solutions towards clear goals with exceptional attention to detail
- Proactive, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial work style on both highly independent and team projects
- Experience with the Google suite of office products
- Ph.D degree
