Research Assistant Positions - LLMs and AI for Data Analysis (Spring 2027)

The Department of Statistics at Penn State seeks to hire master’s students in Computer Science or related fields as part-time Research Assistants for Spring 2027. Exceptionally qualified undergraduate students will also be considered., * Strong Python programming skills and demonstrated experience developing software or computational projects;

• Experience with machine learning, deep learning, or LLM applications, including model evaluation, fine-tuning, or agent-based systems;*
• Familiarity with relevant libraries and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, or similar tools);*
• Experience with research projects, software development internships, or independent technical projects;*
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot technical problems, and write well-documented, reproducible code.

Prior research experience is desirable but not required. Candidates with strong technical skills and an interest in conducting research are encouraged to apply., Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.