Student Assistant for Developer Role - Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology

Student Assistant for Developer Role - Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology University of Florida - 4.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Part-time $16 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Sentiment analytics Natural language processing

Full Job Description JOB NO:

539800

WORK TYPE:

Student Ast

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence

DEPARTMENT

23010100 - CJC-JOURN - COMMUNICA-ADMIN

CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Student Assistant

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma Proven proficiency in Python, especially with libraries and frameworks relevant to NLP and sentiment analysis (SpaCy, PyTorch, etc.) Currently enrolled Computer Science student eligible for on-campus employment through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Available to work part-time, up to 20 hours per week, during the Summer term.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology (CTMT) in the College of Journalism and Communications is seeking a motivated Computer Science student to join our team as a student developer. The project explores how language affects public perception and trust in journalism. This position focuses on maintaining and supporting a language analysis platform that uses natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs) to evaluate framing, tone, and potential bias in written content. The tool is currently in an active testing phase, including pilot use in newsroom environments. This position focuses on maintaining and supporting the backend of the platform while contributing to ongoing improvements during real-world testing. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills and an interest in AI and

NLP. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and troubleshoot the backend of a language analysis platform, ensuring stable performance during pilot testing in newsroom environments Implement updates, fixes, and optimizations to improve system reliability and efficiency Support API functionality and assist with integrating frontend and backend components Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather feedback and address technical issues Provide technical support for AI/NLP components, including Python-based workflows and model integration Document technical processes, updates, and system changes for continuity and future development If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). For additional questions or more information, please contact search panel chair Janet Coats at . The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination, and reference, be available for public inspection.

EXPECTED SALARY

$16.00 per hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma Proven proficiency in Python, especially with libraries and frameworks relevant to NLP and sentiment analysis (SpaCy, PyTorch, etc.) Currently enrolled Computer Science student eligible for on-campus employment through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Available to work part-time, up to 20 hours per week, during the Summer term.

PREFERRED

Experience working with or strong familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and NLP workflows Experience with backend development and APIs (Flask, FastAPI, or similar frameworks) Interest in linguistics or computational linguistics a plus Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

No

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05 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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12 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time