Job title: Research Programmer Analyst – LTI – School of Computer Science
Company: Carnegie Mellon University
Job description: The Language Technologies Institute (LTI) at Carnegie Mellon University is a world-renowned research and education hub at the forefront of natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction. Established within the School of Computer Science, LTI pioneers innovative approaches to understanding, processing, and generating human language in both written and spoken forms.The Language Technologies Institute (LTI) is seeking a Research Programmer/Analyst to join their team! Reporting to Professor Lorraine Levin, you will be responsible for:
- Using large language models (LLM) automatic speech recognition (ASR) and other natural language processing (NLP) techniques to automate the annotation of corpora of linguistic fieldwork, including morphological segmentation and interlinear glosses
- Creating novel combinations of LLM, NLP, and ASR to achieve performance that surpasses the state of the art in morphological segmentation and interlinear glossing
- Designing and conducting suites of experiments for determining which methods and models are most suitable for the task under varying circumstances such as the amount of data available for training
- Assisting in a human-in-the-loop process of corpus creation for three languages of Mexico (Mixtec, Totonac, and Nahuatl), resulting in archival-quality linguistic documentation
- Formulating hypothesis about best models to apply to the task
- Meeting with the Principal Investigator twice per week to discuss progress and plans
- Keeping detailed notes on weekly progress
- Keeping project resources organized in appropriate repositories
- Inventing new modelling techniques
- Carrying out experiments where various models are applied to data
- Reporting results of experiments.
- Performing error analysis
- Writing articles for peer review
- Assisting with corpus creation and corpus manipulation.
- Other duties as assigned
You should demonstrate an ability to:
- Effectively organize and manage your time to meet deadlines
- Effectively collaborate with teammates
- Communicate effectively (orally and written)
- Demonstrate accountability for integrity and honesty in conducting resource and compliance with CMU and NSF rules
- Perform unit checking and error analysis
- Utilize a variety of techniques that are appropriate for the problem that is being solved
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information system or related field required ; Masters’s Degree preferred.Required Experience :
- 1-3 years of prior research experience in ASP, NLP, and/or LLMs, specifically as applied to low-resource languages, morphological segmentation and interlinear glossing.
- Previous experience with peer reviewed research, formulation of hypothesis, design methodology, execution of experiments and reporting of results.
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.Requirements:
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
Additional Information:
- A remote work option may be available for candidates with residency in Boulder, CO. All approved remote work arrangements are subject to an approved remote work agreement (RWA) as part of any offer of employment.
- In accordance with the pay transparency legislation set forth by Colorado, the corresponding salary range for this position, if placed in Colorado ranges between $77,000 and $95,000.
- Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including as well as a generous with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with , take well-deserved breaks with ample and observed , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our to help navigate childcare needs, , and much more!For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our .At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!Location RemoteJob Function Software/Applications Development/EngineeringPosition Type Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Full Time/Part time Full timePay Basis SalaryMore Information:Please visit “ ” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.Click to view a listing of employee benefitsCarnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Expected salary: $77000 – 95000 per year
Location: USA
Job date: Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:58:00 GMT
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