Research Assistant 2
at McGill University
Montréal, QC, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 29 Nov, 2024 | USD 30 Hourly | 02 Sep, 2024 | N/A | Computer Science,Reinforcement Learning,Learning | No | No |
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This Research Assistant 2 position is based in Prof. Benoit Boulet’s Intelligent Automation Laboratory in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. It will focus on the development a local large language model (LLM) platform for research in the Laboratory.
Position Summary:
Design and develop a generative artificial intelligence computation platform based on a procured local GPU server to be located in the CIM server room and integrating at least two open LLMs (Meta Llama and TII Falcon). This LLM platform is to be fine-tuned for renewable energy applications including load forecasting, anomaly detection, and specialized local AI assistant. Assist IALab HQP in developing research algorithms for renewable energy applications.
Qualifications:
- M.Sc. in Computer Science, four years in machine learning development
- Development experience with transformer models and large language models
- Prompt optimization
- Experience in reinforcement learning and imitation learning
- Experience in load scheduling
- Research experience in more than two areas of applied AI
Hourly Salary:
$30.75
Hours per Week:
35 (Full time)
Location:
McConnell Eng. Bldg.
Supervisor:
Professor
Position Start Date:
2024-08-16
Position End Date:
2025-08-31
Deadline to Apply:
2024-09-03
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
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Responsibilities:
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