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Research Position

Graduate Employee-AI/ML Development Research Assistant

Deadline
Mar 22, 2027
Closing in 154 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
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Posted Sep 23, 2026

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Graduate Employee-AI/ML Development Research Assistant

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Posting Details

Posting Information
Requisition 202600336ST
Title Graduate Employee-AI/ML Development Research Assistant
Employee Class Student Employee
College Work Study Position No
Department Dept of Engineering Technology
Division Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week Up to 20 hours per week, as needed and consistent with university student employment rules.
Hiring Rate University graduate student appointment rate; typically approximately $7,500 per semester, subject to university policy and appointment terms.
Preferred Student Classification graduate student – Project Area: AI/ML Model Development Projects
Nature & Purpose of Position The selected student will support development projects related to machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). Work may include assisting with data preparation, model development and evaluation, prototyping, experimentation, documentation, and implementation of AI/ML workflows. Specific assignments will vary based on project needs and may involve emerging tools, methods, and research-oriented software development.
Other Requirements for the Position Required/Preferred Qualifications:
1.Current graduate student in Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
2. Basic knowledge of Python programming.
3.Basic mathematics background, including comfort with algebra, statistics, or related quantitative concepts.
4. Willingness to learn new AI/ML tools, frameworks, and development practices.
5. Ability to work independently and communicate progress clearly.
6. Partial experience with cloud deployment or AWS is preferred but not required.

Open Date 09/16/2026
Position Number 8N9978-00
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title Dr. Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Assist Prof - Engineering Design
Contact Phone 936-294-4882
Contact Email [email protected]
Contact Building & Room # Pirkle 324
Contact Fax
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EEO Statement
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, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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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