Student Software Developer Assistant

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Chapman University is hiring a Student Software Developer Assistant. The role involves writing code to implement, fine-tune, and test large language models, preparing data for analysis and publication, authoring peer-reviewed conference and journal papers, and conducting software user testing.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include software development for large language models, data preparation, academic writing, and user testing.
Requires familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Compensation is $17.00 per hour.
Position is hosted in the Thompson Policy Institute department.
Open to undergraduate students with minimal prior experience.
Work schedule allows up to 19 hours per week during the academic year 2025-2026.
Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills are desired.
Candidate should be collaborative, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects independently.
Supervisor is Erik Linstead (linstead@chapman.edu).
Federal work-study is accepted but not required.

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Student Title Classification Information

Quick Link	https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/38547
Job Number	SE161624

Position Information

Department or Unit Name	Thompson Policy Institue
Position Headcount	2
Position Title	Student Software Developer Assistant
Academic Year	Academic Year 2025-2026
Term or Semester	All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?	Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range	$17.00 - $17.00
Pay Range Information	Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?	Orange
Approved Supervisor	Erik Linstead
Supervisor Email	linstead@chapman.edu

Scheduling

Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)

Desired Start Date	11/03/2025
Projected End Date	05/16/2026
Average number of hours per week	Up to 19 Hrs

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary	Large Language Model Software Developer
Responsibilities	Write code to implement, fine-tune, and test large language models. Prepare data for analysis and publication. Write peer-reviewed conference and journal papers for broad audiences. Conduct software user testing.
Required Qualifications	Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn support process. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications	Clear written and verbal communication Detail-oriented and organized in managing code, data, and experiments. Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities. Collaborative and proactive in a research team environment. Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently.
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Is Federal work-study required?	With or Without FWS

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Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815

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Contact Us
Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
TalentServices@chapman.edu

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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