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Research Associate
Worcester Polytechnic Institute


Date Posted Aug. 7, 2025
Title Research Associate
University Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA, United States
Department Computer Science - NFR JM
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Research Scientist/Associate
  • Computer/Information Sciences
 
 



JOB TITLE
Research Associate

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Computer Science - NFR JM

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Pre-doctoral research associateship in multi-modal (speech, text, and/or vision) machine learning as applied to the study of human behavior in educational and group collaboration contexts. Faculty advisor: Prof. Jacob Whitehill.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct research in machine learning and its applications to multi-modal (primarily speech, text, and vision) human behavior analysis, especially in classroom and group collaboration contexts. Implement and evaluate computational experiments to test novel ways of automatically observing human behavior and communication. Build research prototypes in code. Collaborate with graduate students and postdocs in the research lab.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, machine learning, or similar.

- Demonstrated interest in conducting research in topics related to machine learning, artificial intelligence, educational data mining, speech analysis, multi-modal behavior analysis, etc.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Research-Associate_R0003230

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.


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