Undergraduate Research Assistants in Data Science and AI – DeKUT DSAIL
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
DeKUT’s DSAIL centre seeks undergraduate research assistants for machine learning, IoT and GIS work, about 20 hours weekly. Selected students receive partial tuition support. Apply by 26 October 2026.
The Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAIL) at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology is inviting applications for undergraduate research assistant positions. Assistants will investigate machine learning methods, develop mathematical models, design IoT data collection devices and pipelines, process GIS data, and write technical reports. The expected commitment is about 20 hours a week.
Selected assistants will have a portion of their tuition fees paid. The notice does not state a cash salary, the portion covered, or the number of positions. This is suitable for current undergraduates who meet the year-of-study and grade requirements below and want applied research experience in health, agriculture or environmental conservation.
Email the application materials to hr@dkut.ac.ke. Hard copies are not accepted. Applications must be received by 26 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Kenya time. Read the official PDF for the complete call.
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Benefits
A portion of tuition fees will be paid for successful undergraduate research assistants. The official notice does not specify the amount or any separate salary.
Eligibility summary
Current bachelor’s students in engineering, computer science, Geomatics, GIS and remote sensing, Mathematics or a related field. Four-year degree students must be in year 2 or 3; five-year degree students in year 3 or 4. A minimum B average in each completed year is required, plus at least B grades in undergraduate calculus, linear algebra and probability. The notice does not state a nationality restriction.
Requirements
Programming experience in Python, C/C++ or R is desirable. Include an online repository link with code samples, such as GitHub, in the CV. Applicants should be interested in solutions for health, agriculture or environmental conservation.
Documents required
Cover letter highlighting prior machine learning, data science or related projects; detailed CV with link to coding samples; academic and professional certificates and relevant transcripts; national ID or passport; recommendation letter; and other relevant supporting documents. Apply by email to hr@dkut.ac.ke.
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