Drexel University · 19 hours ago
Part-time Research Assistant
Philadelphia, PA
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelDrexel University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in the College of Computer & Informatics’ Department of Computer Science. The Research Assistant will explore the intersection of Large Language Models and automated planning to enable autonomous agents to solve complex tasks.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate prompt engineering or fine-tuning strategies to translate ambiguous human instructions into verifiable symbolic representations
Conduct benchmarking experiments to assess the accuracy and 'hallucination' rates of LLMs when generating domain-specific planning models
Collaborate with the engineering team to integrate these formalization pipelines into our existing planning and execution frameworks
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED
Strong proficiency in Python and experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) or open-source frameworks (e.g., Hugging Face, LangChain)
Solid understanding of symbolic logic or formal methods
Preferred
Currently pursuing a degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in Computer Science, AI, or a related field
Prior experience with Automated Planning (PDDL) or formal verification tools
A track record of research contributions or publications in NLP or Robotics
Familiarity with neuro-symbolic AI approaches that combine deep learning with classical reasoning
Company
Drexel University
Drexel is an academically comprehensive and globally engaged urban R1 research university, known for the nation’s premier co-operative education program.
Founded in 1891
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Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Keiser, PhD
Co-Founder: Education, Learning and Brain Science (E-LaBS) Research Collaborative
Tamara Galoyan
Co-Director & Co-Founder, Education, Learning, and Brain Sciences (E-LaBS) Research Lab
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