MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 8 hours ago
Accelerated Learning Generative AI
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$116K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expMIT Lincoln Laboratory is focused on developing human-centered technologies to enhance human capability in national security domains. The role involves working on generative AI systems for personalized language training, addressing stakeholder needs, and validating AI-driven learning paradigms.
BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing individualized learning pipelines based on deep understanding of language learning concepts and generative AI-driven personalization strategies
Designing and implementing Generative AI systems to support adaptive tutoring, automated feedback, content generation, and learner assessment
Curating, annotating, and managing text corpora (e.g., learner responses, instructional content, proficiency-aligned corpora) to support LLM training, fine-tuning, and evaluation
Creating novel AI-based tools to infer individuals' cognitive states with generative models to adapt learning experiences in near-real time
Developing software to deploy laboratory-developed GenAI-enabled systems into real-world environments where training and education occurs
Designing and executing human subject studies to validate AI- and GenAI-driven learning paradigms, including their effectiveness, robustness, and ethical use
Qualification
Required
A Masters' degree in computer science, AI/ML, data science, mathematics, statistics, applied linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, or related fields, or 2+ years of equivalent experience
Strong background in AI: Experience with Python and modern AI methods, including Generative AI and foundation models (e.g., large language models, feedback, and content generation), Responsible AI, and machine learning (e.g., model tuning and training, PyTorch, deep learning, transformers)
Experience applying these methods to language, learning, or human-centered AI problems is strongly preferred
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
MIT-funded pension
Matching 401K
Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
Mentorship programs
A range of work-life balance options
... and much more!
Company
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center chartered to apply advanced technology to problems of national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Israel Soibelman
Chief Strategy Officer
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