Research Assistant

The Information Systems program at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ) is seeking a motivated and skilled Research Assistant to support the development of an AI-powered chatbot designed to assist with academic advising.

Position: Part-time Research Assistant

Location: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ)

Duration: Summer 2025, with possibility of extension

Start Date: May 2025

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate

Project Overview:

The goal of this project is to build a conversational AI system that can respond to common student advising queries related to course selection, degree requirements, minors, concentrations, deadlines, and university policies. The chatbot will be trained on relevant CMU academic data and designed to offer reliable and helpful responses in a user-friendly interface.

Responsibilities:

Assist in designing and building a chatbot prototype using relevant AI and NLP tools
Curate, structure, and preprocess advising-related datasets from different sources
Fine-tune or integrate with language models (e.g., GPT, Rasa, Dialogflow, etc.)
Develop agentic AI capabilities to enable the chatbot to take proactive, helpful actions where appropriate
Evaluate chatbot performance and iterate based on user testing
Work closely with faculty and student advisor to align the system with real advising needs

Qualifications:

Strong programming skills (Python preferred)
Strong deep learning, model fine-tuning, and NLP
Interest in AI, education technology, or student success tools
Experience with chatbot frameworks or NLP libraries is a plus
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

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Location

Doha, Qatar

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information:

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