About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the general direction and guidance of Dr. Leyao Wang, the Principal Investigator, this Research Assistant will help with data collection, data analysis and interpretation as well as help prepare the data for publication.

Essential Functions

• Metadata collection, cleaning, and analysis
• Sequencing data analysis
• Machine learning modeling
• Data result presentations

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Proficiency with R, Python, or other languages.
• Knowledge of statistics and machine learning.
• Experience in Research. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Strong independent problem-solving skills. 

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Prior experience in machine learning research and artificial intelligence.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Standing, Sitting, Typical Office Environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 20 hours per week.
• This is a temporary, non-benefited position.

Salary Information

• $15-20/hour.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume and contact information for three (3) professional references.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.