Research Assistant

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented part time Research Assistant to join our team! In this role you will get to support the US Army Research Laboratory in research and development projects for Artificial Reasoning and Human Information Interaction. Parsons is seeking a STEM candidate to provide virtual support to DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and be familiar with Python, Java, Matlab, C++, PHP, HTML, Swift, and SQL. The candidate will support projects involving deep learning models, object detection, classification, reasoning and artificial intelligence. Specific projects will include focus on causal reasoning and uncertainty of information. Candidate should possess excellent oral and verbal communication skills, be a team player, and be able to work across a diverse team and customer base of scientists, engineers, technicians, military and government contractors and civilians, industry, team leads, and management. What Required Skills You'll Bring: Enrolled in Computer Science program at an accredited university Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and its applications Familiarity with some of the following: Python, Java, Matlab, C++, PHP, HTM, Swift, and SQL Excellent oral and verbal communications skills Ability to work with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and technicians This position requires the selected candidates to potentially hold an active Department of Defense security clearance which requires US citizenship while working in support of a government contract. Security Clearance Requirement: None This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $26.59 - $46.54 This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.