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 shf006@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Pirkle 324 Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary 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. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report