What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant Position in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing position at PhDFinder?
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University:
Concordia University
Country:
Canada
Deadline:
June 3, 2025
The Concordia Applied AI Institute (AI2) invites applications for a Research Assistant position in Machine Learning, with a focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and large language models. This opportunity is available exclusively to current Concordia students and is governed by the CREW Collective Agreement.
The successful candidate will join the AI Adoption team to contribute to a project for the Québec provincial government, developing AI tools to streamline the analysis of collective agreements. Responsibilities include data preprocessing, model design and tuning, training, and evaluation.
Requirements
– Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science or a related field at Concordia University
– Experience with training and fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) for NLP tasks
– Proficiency in handling large datasets of varying quality
– Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
– Strong spoken and written English (Level 4); proficiency in French is an asset
– Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Work Environment
– Interdisciplinary R&D team including engineers and social scientists
– Agile methodology with daily stand-ups and weekly sprint meetings
– Opportunities for collaborative hackathons and knowledge sharing
– Supportive and diverse team culture
Employment Equity And Accessibility
Concordia University is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. Applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of sexual minorities are encouraged. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to by June 3, 2025. For inquiries regarding accessibility or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the same email in confidence.
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