What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant position at Sam Houston State University?
Requisition
202500110STTitle:
Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research AssistantEmployee Class
Student EmployeeCollege Work Study Position:
NoDepartment
Dept of Engineering TechnologyDivision:
Division Of Academic AffairsHours 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 hourPreferred Student Classification:
One Graduate And One UndergraduateNature & 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:
05/19/2025Position Number
9N9944Contact Name & Title:
Dr. Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Assist Prof - Engineering DesignContact Phone:
936-294-4882Contact Email
shf006@shsu.eduContact Building & Room #:
Pirkle 324EEO 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
202500110STTitle:
Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research AssistantEmployee Class
Student EmployeeCollege Work Study Position:
NoDepartment
Dept of Engineering TechnologyDivision:
Division Of Academic AffairsHours 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 hourPreferred Student Classification:
One Graduate And One UndergraduateNature & 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:
05/19/2025Position Number
9N9944Contact Name & Title:
Dr. Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Assist Prof - Engineering DesignContact Phone:
936-294-4882Contact Email
shf006@shsu.eduContact Building & Room #:
Pirkle 324EEO 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
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Salary : $12 - $14