Graduate Data Scientist

About the position

The student in this position will work closely with Purdue's Rosen Center for Advanced Computing (RCAC) Research Software Engineering (RSE) team-a multidisciplinary group of data scientists, visualization scientists, and research software engineers-while collaborating directly with the Lead AI Scientist and RSE Project Lead. This role supports the development of a proof-of-concept system for a Department of Defense (DoD)-funded project of national importance, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data science, AI, and prototype development. Due to the nature of the project, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the RCAC-RSE team to develop and test data workflows and pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
• Contribute to the creation of proof-of-concept systems using tools like Streamlit or Gradio for building web-based interfaces.
• Support the integration of machine learning models and data visualization tools into the system.
• Assist in documenting processes, tools, and workflows to ensure project sustainability.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of data science, statistics, and machine learning.
• Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP), including text processing and modeling.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with common data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• Basic understanding of web-based interface development and tools (e.g., Streamlit, Gradio).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) concepts or database integration.
• Enrollment as a graduate student at Purdue University, particularly in disciplines such as Computer Science, CNIT, or related fields.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setup, with occasional in-person collaboration at Purdue's campus in West Lafayette, Indiana.
• Experience with tools for data visualization and analysis.
• Prior exposure to prototype or proof-of-concept development.

Benefits

• This position provides a unique opportunity to apply data science and AI concepts in a real-world, multidisciplinary research setting.
• The student will gain valuable experience working alongside experts in data science, AI, and software engineering while contributing to a project with direct applications in the defense sector.