Graduate Research Assistant – Agentic AI

Graduate Research Assistant Position – Agentic AI (Literature Review + Agent Development)

Faculty Supervisor: Professor Gilleran

Division: OIM

Duration: August 2025-May 2026

Overview:
Professor Gilleran is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented graduate student to serve as a Research Assistant for a project entitled Exploring Agentic AI—AI systems that act autonomously and proactively to achieve goals, often by interacting with external tools or systems. The role involves conducting a comprehensive literature review and helping prototype an agentic AI system capable of multi-step task execution.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and synthesize a structured literature review on agentic AI, focusing on technical, ethical, and practical dimensions
• Analyze and summarize relevant academic papers, industry reports, and frameworks
• Help identify current models, toolkits, and use cases for agentic AI (e.g., OpenAI tools, LangChain, AutoGen, etc.)
• Collaborate in designing and building a basic agentic AI prototype
• Assist in documentation, presentations, and potential publication preparation

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Babson graduate program
• Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, or intelligent agents
• Strong research and writing skills; experience with literature reviews preferred.

To Apply:
Please submit a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience, a current resume/CV, and any relevant work experience to rgilleran@babson.edu.