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Posted Apr 13, 2026

[Hiring] Temporary Research Scientist @Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are seeking a Temporary Research Scientist to support the healthcare AI project in developing a trustworthy healthcare large language model. • The role involves hands-on LLM fine-tuning (including instruction tuning, PEFT/LoRA, domain adaptation, and alignment) on clinical datasets. • Designing rigorous evaluation protocols. • Contributing substantially to publications by drafting key manuscript sections and preparing results for top-tier venues. Qualifications • Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field. • Demonstrate strong expertise in LLM fine-tuning with frameworks like Hugging Face Transformers and PyTorch. • Have a proven publication record with significant contributions in healthcare AI, NLP, or trustworthy LLM research in premier conferences/journals. Requirements • Pay rate: $25 per hour. • This is a fully remote position, working 10 hours per week. Benefits • WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. • All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. • It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. • It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
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