Part-time Research Assistant – Advancing AI Education with Foundation Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Part-time Research Assistant – Advancing AI Education with Foundation Drexel University United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Jun 24, 2025 Part-time Research Assistant – Advancing AI Education with Foundation Apply now
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Drexel University, College of Computing and Informatics Job Summary Dr. Kaidi Xu in the Computer Science department in the College of Computing & Informatics seeks a motivated part-time research assistant to join a project that explores the role of foundation models in transforming AI education. This research investigates how large-scale models can support teaching, personalize learning experiences, and automate assessment in AI and machine learning coursework. Essential Functions Support the design and adaptation of foundation models (LLMs, vision-language models) for educational applications
Prepare, clean, and organize diverse datasets (text, image, code) tailored for instructional use
Conduct experiments involving model fine-tuning, evaluation, and prompt optimization
Summarize experimental outcomes and contribute to writing research articles, technical reports, and presentation materials
Collaborate regularly with faculty, researchers, and peers through meetings and project updates Required Qualifications Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Qualifications Experience adapting foundation models for education, edtech, or learning analytics contexts
Knowledge of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or model evaluation metrics
Background in AI/ML education, human-computer interaction (HCI), or cognitive science Location Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement Additional Information This is a Part-Time temporary position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet. Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified. #

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