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 : shf006@shsu.edu

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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