Research Assistant - Farooque/Saha (Graduate Student Position) â AI in Education Project
Research Assistant - Farooque/Saha (Graduate Student Position) â AI in Education Project
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
We are seeking a graduate research assistantto join an innovative project at the intersection of artificial intelligence and education. This project led by Dr. Mahfuza Farooquein the School of EECS at Penn State focuses on developing a personalized recommendation engine for microlearning content. The RA will play a key role in leveraging student performance data to deliver tailored learning experiences. This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that can enhance student learning outcomes.
Position Details
- Anticipated Start Date:July 15 2025
- End Date:December 15 2025
- Weekly Hours:20 hours per week (flexible scheduling)
- Compensation:$20 per hour
- Location:Flexible (in-person at University Park remote or hybrid arrangement)
The research assistant will be involved in various aspects of the projects development and evaluation. Key responsibilities include:
- Data Analysis:Assist in collecting and analyzing student performance data to inform the recommendation engine.
- Algorithm Development:Contribute to designing prototyping and testing algorithmic models for personalized content recommendations.
- System Evaluation:Support the evaluation of the recommendation engines effectiveness (e.g. running experiments or user studies to assess learning outcomes).
- Documentation:Help document the system design development process and experimental results for project reports or publications.
- Collaboration:Work closely with the project lead and team participating in regular meetings and brainstorming sessions.
This role offers hands-on experiencein AI and data-driven education technology. The RA will have the flexibility to work on-site or remotelyas needed and will gain valuable experience on an interdisciplinary project that bridges computer science and learning science.
Preferred Qualifications
- Enrollment:Must be a current graduate student (Masters or PhD) in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science Data Science Learning Sciences Educational Technology or related).
- Technical Skills:Familiarity with artificial intelligence/machine learning techniques and data analysis. Experience with programming (Python or similar) and handling educational data is a plus.
- Interest in Research:Preference will be given to candidates who are interested in turning this work into a Masters thesis.
- Other Skills:Self-motivated with good communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
Application Instructions
To apply please submit a resume and a cover letterdetailing your background relevant experience and interest in this project in WorkDay. Your cover letter should briefly explain how your skills align with the project and what you hope to accomplish in this role.
For inquiriesyou may contact Dr. Mahfuza Farooque at . Dr. Suman Saha at . We look forward to your application and the prospect of working together on this exciting AI in Education initiative!
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Employment Type
Part-Time
