Part-Time Research Assistant-Zhu

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time instructional research assistant to support an AI-enhanced teaching project for RM 412 in the Smeal College of Business. You will help develop AI learning agents and organize course materials under the supervision of Dr.

Nan Zhu. The role requires completing RM 412 or an equivalent upper-level actuarial mathematics course, with an interest in applying generative AI to education and actuarial contexts.

Qualifications

• Completed RM 412 or equivalent upper-level actuarial mathematics course.
• Familiarity with actuarial modeling and quantitative problem solving.
• Interest in generative AI applications for education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and testing of AI learning agents for RM 412.
• Prepare and organize course-specific reference materials for AI implementation.
• Develop benchmark cases and test AI-generated feedback for accuracy and consistency.
• Compare AI implementations across platforms (e.g., BoodleBox and ChatGPT Custom GPTs).
• Document testing results and recommend improvements to agent design and student feedback.

Skills

Actuarial modeling

Quantitative problem solving

Generative AI in education

Education

RM 412 or equivalent

Tools

BoodleBox

ChatGPT Custom GPTs

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . 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 login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSThe Risk Management Department at the Smeal College of Business seeks to hire one individual to serve as a part-time instructional research assistant for Dr. Nan Zhu in support of an AI-enhanced teaching project for RM 412 ( Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics – Advanced Topics ).Duties will include, but are not limited to:Assisting with the development and testing of custom AI learning agents for RM 412Preparing and organizing course-specific reference materials for AI implementationDeveloping benchmark cases and testing AI-generated feedback for accuracy and consistencyComparing AI implementations across platforms (e.g., BoodleBox and ChatGPT Custom GPTs)Documenting testing results and recommending improvements to agent design and student feedbackRequirements and Qualifications:Completed RM 412 or an equivalent upper-level actuarial mathematics courseFamiliarity with actuarial modeling and quantitative problem solvingInterest in generative AI applications for educationBACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlines