Machine Learning Intern

Job Overview:

We are looking for a summer intern to join our educational AI team. This team focuses on developing and applying generative language models to enhance learning experiences and educational assessment programs. Our work revolves around implementing and fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) like GPT, LLaMA, and Mistral to support educational applications such as personalized tutoring, automated feedback, and content generation. The internship will involve a well-defined project centered on using generative AI to solve educational challenges. This work may include fine-tuning foundation models, developing prompting strategies, creating evaluation frameworks, and/or analyzing model outputs for educational effectiveness. We prioritize work that contributes to the academic community through publications or conference presentations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our educational researchers and data scientists to define a research problem in AI-assisted learning, design thoughtful experiments, implement innovative solutions, and document findings

• Develop Python code to fine-tune generative models, create specialized prompting techniques, or build evaluation frameworks for educational applications

• Create and implement protocols for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting generative AI outputs in educational contexts

• Document findings, maintain reproducible experiments, and present work on applying generative AI to educational challenges

• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to discussions about effective applications of generative AI in education

Job Requirements:

• Enrolled in a computer science, data science, learning sciences, or educational technology master's or Ph.D. program

• Experience working with large language models and understanding of generative AI capabilities and limitations

• Familiarity with prompt engineering and evaluation methods for generative outputs

• Knowledge of educational assessment principles and learning outcomes measurement

• Proficiency with Python and machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, etc.)

• Strong communication skills for explaining complex AI concepts to education stakeholders

• Creative problem-solving abilities focused on applying AI technologies to enhance learning experiences

Why Work With Us?

When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.

Our ground breaking work includes:

• Advanced computer-adaptive algorithms

• Mobile support of user interfaces

• Learning management systems with social media features

• Universally accessible user interfaces

• Machine scorable items

In the 2024 school year, we delivered more than 126 million online tests, and successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.5 million simultaneous test takers. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumassessment.com.

Remote First Work Environment 

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

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