Research Assistants in Software Engineering

Our research group, funded by Google, is seeking highly motivated candidates to join a project that leverages large language models (LLMs) to accelerate software development for education. The project aims to: (i) develop a web-based system for novel teaching and assessment methodologies (ii) evaluate the extent to which current LLMs and Vibe coding tools can automate the system’s development (iii) design a development pipeline and practical guidelines to optimize the use of LLMs in building such systems

Who should apply? We welcome applications for both part-time positions (third- or fourth-year undergraduate students) and full-time roles. Ideal candidates will have: - Excellent programming skills - A strong passion for applying AI tools in software development - Experience with web development (React, Node.js, JavaScript, SQL/NoSQL databases) - Experience in web security, computer vision, game development, or human–computer interaction (a plus but not required) Why join us? - Opportunities to work on high-impact, real-world applications - Comprehensive training and mentorship to help you strengthen your profile to apply for graduate schools or tech companies - A collaborative and supportive research environment - Competitive salary compensation and benefits.

How to apply? Attach your CV, a brief statement of interest (one paragraph), an electronic copy of the transcript, and any relevant project/work samples to Interfolio system