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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant for the summer term who will engage in research, code development, testing, and deployment. This role offers the opportunity to work with both open-source and commercial AI tools, as well as various large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and other pre-trained models. You will have the opportunity to work up to a maximum of 10 hours per week.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Proficiency in Python and integrating third-party APIs
• Experience with dataset management, model training, and evaluation

Additional Opportunities:

Successful candidates may have the opportunity to continue their research into the Fall 2024 semester, expanding upon their summer work.

Term of Employment:

Start Date: June 2024

End Date: August 25, 2024

Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and any relevant work samples demonstrating your expertise in the areas mentioned above.

This position is ideal for candidates who are enthusiastic about AI and machine learning and are looking to apply their technical skills in a dynamic research environment. We look forward to your applications and potentially having you join our team this summer to drive innovative projects forward.

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