Non-College -Study| FISER Department
Listed on 2026-10-10
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IT/Tech
Data Scientist, Data Analyst
Department
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Fin, Inf Sys, Econ & Risk Mgmt
Salary
:$12.00 per hour
The FISER Department is seeking Student Research Assistants to support the development and pilot testing of Smart Pathways—an AI-driven mobile application funded by the Powell Foundation that utilizes natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) to assist underserved Houston students in navigating the college application process.
Responsibilities & DutiesProgramming & System Development:
Assist in coding, developing, and testing AI components, mobile app features, and role-based access workflows for the minimum viable product (MVP).
- Data & System Testing:
Perform data collection, system testing, user interface evaluation, and statistical analysis on pilot data sets. - Documentation & Review:
Review technical documentation, check facts, proofread research reports, and maintain project code repositories. - Dissemination Support:
Prepare presentation slides, tables, graphs, and posters to assist faculty researchers in presenting findings and preparing grant progress reports. - Technical Maintenance:
Support the maintenance of software tools, hardware, and development environments required for the grant project
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency with standard office and technical documentation tools (spreadsheets, slides, data tables).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Educational Background:
Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Data Science, or a related computing field. - Technical
Skills:
Prior experience or coursework in programming, software/system development, data analysis, or mobile app design. (Experience or interest in AI, Natural Language Processing, or Machine Learning is a plus).
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The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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