Student Employee-Dept of Engineering Technology-AI/ML Development Assistant

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University invites a Student Employee to assist in AI/ML development within the Dept of Engineering Technology. You will aid data preparation, scripting, model experimentation, testing, and documentation under supervision.

The role offers hands-on AI/ML experience for up to 20 hours per week, with pay between $12.00 and $18.00 per hour, depending on tasks, qualifications, and experience. Ideal for undergrads in engineering tech, CS, data science, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student in Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Basic knowledge of Python programming.
• Basic mathematics background.
• Willingness to learn new AI/ML tools, frameworks, and development practices.
• Reliability and ability to follow technical instructions and project timelines.
• Partial experience with cloud deployment or AWS is optional.

Responsibilities

• Support development projects related to ML/AI.
• Data preparation, basic scripting, model experimentation, testing, documentation.
• Provide hands-on AI/ML development experience in a supervised environment.

Skills

Python programming

Mathematics

AI/ML tools learning

Reliability & timeliness

Cloud deployment (optional)

Education

Undergraduate student in Engineering/CS/Data Science

Tools

AWS

Job description

Requisition: 202600330ST

Title: Student Employee-Dept of Engineering Technology-AI/ML Development 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: $12.00-$18.00 per hour, depending on assigned tasks, qualifications, and experience

Preferred Student Classification: undergraduate student

Nature & Purpose of Position

The selected student will support development projects related to machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). Work may include data preparation, basic scripting, model experimentation, testing, documentation, and other technical tasks assigned based on project needs. The position is intended to provide hands-on experience with AI/ML development in a supervised environment.

Other Requirements for the Position

Required/Preferred Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student in Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Basic knowledge of Python programming.
• Basic mathematics background.
• Willingness to learn new AI/ML tools, frameworks, and development practices.
• Reliability and ability to follow technical instructions and project timelines.
• Partial experience with cloud deployment or AWS is optional.

Open Date: 09/15/2026

Position Number: 9N9944

Contact Name & Title: Dr. Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Assist Prof - Engineering Design

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

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, 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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