Basic Functions:

The Research Assistant will assist the Advising Unit (Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences) in developing an advising tool by using artificial intelligence techniques.

Responsibilities:

The Research Assistant will be expected to:

· Conduct an AUB-wide survey which takes into account the intricacies of each department at AUB regarding courses and cut-off grades that affect students’ performance with regards to probation, dismissal, or joining a major.

· Develop the front end for a web application that allows advisors and students officers to receive early alerts regarding students’ performance with regards to probation, dismissal, or joining a major.

· Develop the back end for data cleaning, feature engineering, and predictive analytics, to yield timely alerts with regards to probation, dismissal, or joining a major.

Eligibility and Qualifications:

· BS or MS degree in computer science or computer engineering with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in the case of a BS.

· Experience in web and mobile app development and machine learning.

· Experience in basic data manipulation.

· Good organizational skills.

· Proficiency in English.

· Duration of contract: one year.



Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a CV, and the names and contact information of three referees. Applications should be sent tofa21@aub.edu.lb no later than April 3, 2019.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Lebanon.




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