Zhang Techical Research Assistant [Student Wage]

University of Virginia Physicians Group; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking undergraduate and graduate research assistants to work on projects involving large language models, human decision-making, and quantitative modeling of choice behavior.

Open to students in computer science, data science, business, economics, statistics, math, and other disciplines with strong programming and statistical skills; UVA students encouraged; 10 hours/week; pay scales by education level: $16/hour for 4-year degree, $22/hour MA/MS, $25/hour PhD.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in statistics and probability with good probabilistic intuition.
• Proficiency in Python; familiarity with pandas and Git.
• Curiosity about LLMs, human behavior, and decision-making; strong communication skills.

Skills

Statistics & probability

Python

Pandas

Git

Open-source LLMs or numerical optim.

Tools

Pandas

Git

Open-source LLMs

Job description

Professor Zhihao Zhang is looking for undergraduate and graduate research assistants to work on projects that involve large language models, human decision-making, and quantitative modeling of choice behavior.

Qualifications

• Math and Statistics -- Strong foundation in statistics and probability. Good intuition for probabilistic reasoning and geometry.
• Programming -- Proficiency in Python. Some experience with pandas and Git. Experience with open-source LLMs or numerical optimization is a plus.
• General -- Sensitive to subtle conceptual distinctions and comfortable thinking carefully about what an empirical result actually means. Curiosity about LLMs, human behavior, decision-making, or related topics is especially welcome. Strong work ethics and good communication skills are mandatory.

UVA undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Position is open to students in computer science, data science, business, accounting, economics, social sciences, humanities, statistics, math, or other disciplines with strong programming and statistical skills.

Hourly pay rate depends on level of education. Students pursing a: 4-year degree: $16.00/hour MA/MS Degree: $22.00/hour Ph.D. Degree: $25/hour Positions offers 10 hours/week. This position is ONLY open to UVA students.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.

All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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