Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant

*Requisition:*202500110ST
*Title:*Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant
*Employee Class:*Student Employee
*College Work Study Position:*No
*Department:*Dept of Engineering Technology
*Division:*Division of Academic Affairs
*Hours per week:*No more than 20 hours per week until August 22, 2025. Maybe renewed for FALL semester.
*Hiring Rate:*$12.00-$14.00 per hour
*Preferred Student Classification:*One graduate and one undergraduate
*Nature & Purpose of Position:*This grant is funded by the USDA and focuses on developing an AI-driven Large Language Model (LLM) and a mobile application that will be used to educate farmers. The model will assist farmers in learning and identifying harmful insects, providing mitigation strategies, and promoting sustainable pest management practices. The project will require some knowledge in natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and python programming . Hired personnel should have some experience in data curation, and the ability to translate scientific knowledge into practical, farmer-friendly educational content.

*Other Requirements for the Position:*Background in programming skills, Python is a must. Please submit one page explaining your previous work in programming.
*Open Date:*05/19/2025
*Position Number:*9N9944
*Contact Name & Title:*Dr. Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Assist Prof - Engineering Design
*Contact Phone:*936-294-4882
*Contact Email:*[email protected]
*Contact Building & Room #:*Pirkle 324
*EEO Statement:*Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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