Research Scientist for Machine Learning/LLM Role with ASSISTments Project

3 days ago


Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time

Job Title: Research Scientist for Machine Learning/LLM Role with ASSISTments Project

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Neil Heffernan to advance research in machine learning and education, leveraging the ASSISTments platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the machine-learning infrastructure behind ASSISTments, utilizing skills in machine learning, reinforcement learning, and natural language processing/LLM.
  • Develop grant-writing skills with Dr. Heffernan to secure funding for related projects.
  • Collaborate with Dr. Heffernan's PhD students and research teams to build out the infrastructure.

Requirements:

  • PhD in computer science, information sciences, or data science, or a related field.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to target communication to various audiences.
  • Experience coordinating cross-team projects, managing timelines, and strategizing creative solutions.
  • Proactive, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial work style, with experience working in small teams and start-up environments.
  • Experience with the Google suite of office products and databases such as AirTable or GoogleSheets.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in K-12 education organizations.
  • Experience working in teams, with a preference for those with experience in fast-growing start-ups.

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute: WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. We are committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, and we seek individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making.



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