Part-Time Research Assistant - Farooque​/Saha – AI in Education Project

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** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .

** Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .*
* ** JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
** We are seeking a part time research assistant to join an innovative project at the intersection of artificial intelligence and education. This project, led by Dr. Mahfuza Farooque in 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. Qualified applicants may include students or other individuals with relevant skills and interest in AI, data analysis, and educational technologies.## Position Details
* ** Anticipated

Start Date:

** 10th April
* ** End Date:
** 30th June
* ** Weekly

Hours:

** Maximum 15 hours per week per student
* ** Compensation:** $18 per hour
* *
* Location:

** Flexible (in-person at University Park, remote, or hybrid arrangement)
The research assistant will be involved in various aspects of the project’s 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 engine’s 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.
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* Collaboration:

** Work closely with the project lead and team, participating in regular meetings and brainstorming sessions.

This role offers hands-on experience in AI and data-driven education technology. The RA will have the flexibility to work on-site or remotely as needed and will gain valuable experience on an interdisciplinary project that bridges computer science and learning science.##

Preferred Qualifications
* ** 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.
* ** 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 letter
** detailing your background, relevant experience, and interest in this project, in Work Day. Your cover letter should briefly explain how your skills align with the project and what you hope to accomplish in this role.

For questions, you may contact Dr. Mahfuza Farooque at mff
5187 or Dr. Suman Saha  look forward to your application and the prospect of working together on this exciting AI in Education initiative!
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