Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.Unit Position SummaryThe Automated Analysis of Constructed Response research group is hiring a part-time, temporary research aide interested in applying methods from artificial intelligence to science education. Our research group applies machine learning and text analysis to student writing in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses to uncover student ideas and ways of thinking.We are looking for a research aide to help develop, code and deploy machine learning applications for text classification and predictive analytics using quantitative methods. One task is to identify and test machine learning approaches to improve text and image classification models. For this, candidates should have experience in applying algebraic theory to develop and train machine learning models to solve systems of linearequations, eigenvalue problems, and optimization tasks. Also, applicants should be able to use knowledge of linear algebra, including matrices and vector spaces, to represent and manipulate data to develop Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) for machine learning.Desired QualificationsApplicants should have an academic background in computer science, mathematics or STEM education and demonstrated experience in various machine learning approaches (especially image recognition or text classification) and/or STEM education research. Previous experience with programming languages (especially python and R) is required. An established record of publications in using machine learning in STEM education research is preferred.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.Required Application MaterialsCVCover letterThree professional referencesSpecial InstructionsIn your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experiences for this position, including relevant publication and work in STEM education research and provide the names and contact information for three professional references.Work HoursSTANDARD 8-5Remote Work StatementMSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.