Graduation Project: Chat @ ORTEC: pushing the limits of LLM's
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Job description
Large language models such as GPT4 have impressed the world with amazing capabilities. While they are excellent (not perfect) at textual tasks like question answering, summarizing texts or writing (an inspirational example for) your thesis, we want (you) to take it to the next step What can you make our chatbot do?
The challenge
At ORTEC, we deployed our own version of ChatGPT that can answer general questions but also answer questions based on our internal documents. However, we would like it to do much more: help with internal processes, interact with our product APIs on behalf of a user or even tune parameters for our algorithms
Think about ChatGPT plugins, but automatically deciding which plugin to use (yes, we're ambitious). Naturally, we put safety and responsibility first We want to stay friends with our AI’s ;)
Who you are
You are a master student (or student of applied sciences) in artificial intelligence or related field You have a strong affinity for and interest in language models and solid programming skills Experience with or contributions to open-source projects is a pre You are currently living in the Netherlands and you are studying at a Dutch University You communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing You are available for 6 months for 32-40 hours a week
What we offer
Entrance to the most passionate powerhouse in applied mathematics. We share a drive to use our problem-solving skills to improve our planet, from the world at large to our own backyard. Inclusion in a company founded by graduate students back in 1981, which today still fosters its students by: Excellent supervision during your graduation project. Good internship allowance, laptop, and other office facilities. An open, kind, and fun culture. Young ORTEC, an association that organizes all kinds of activities for juniors, mediors, and graduate students at ORTEC, including Thursday afternoon drinks at our own bar “ORTap”.The next steps:
Did we peak your interest? Then upload your CV, motivation letter and grade lists (BSc and MSc in one PDF if applicable). The recruitment process will consist of two online assessments, first interview, and a second interview with a case.
What to expect
We will help you to thrive in your field of expertise. We offer development programs, tailored to your individual needs and function requirements, including opportunities to attend courses and seminars. We offer challenging, practical hands-on experience with opportunities to work abroad. We operate in a flat organizational structure that keeps communication lines short. The atmosphere is open, informal, cooperative and positive.
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