Summary: Lead the development and implementation of advanced Large Language Models for a digital mental health platform. The role involves creating sophisticated AI models to provide personalized support, integrating behavioral sensing data, and ensuring safety and ethical standards in AI-driven mental health interventions.

### Position Information

#### Posting date

03/10/2025

#### Open Until Filled

Yes

#### Position Number

1129246

#### Position Title

Large Language Model Developer

#### Hiring Range Minimum

$130,300

#### Hiring Range Maximum

$162,900

#### Union Type

Not a Union Position

#### SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

#### FLSA Status

Exempt

#### Employment Category

Regular Full Time

#### Scheduled Months per Year

#### Scheduled Hours per Week

#### Location of Position

Lebanon, NH 03766
CTBH
46 Centerra, Suite 315

#### Remote Work Eligibility?

Remote eligible

#### Is this a term position?

#### If yes, length of term in months.

#### Is this a grant funded position?

Yes

#### Position Purpose

To lead the development and implementation of advanced Large Language Models for a pioneering digital mental health platform at Dartmouth College that combines AI-driven support with passive behavioral sensing. This innovative system will use state-of-the-art AI to provide students with personalized, contextually-aware mental health and wellness support while incorporating real-time behavioral data from smartphone sensors. The role involves creating sophisticated AI models to generate safe, effective responses while adapting to individual student needs and behavioral patterns. This position is essential in demonstrating how universities can responsibly leverage AI technology to provide scalable, personalized mental health support for their student communities.

#### Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

#### Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field
6+ years of experience in developing and deploying large language models
Strong expertise in modern AI frameworks and tools
Experience with model fine-tuning and adaptation techniques
Demonstrated ability to implement AI safety measures and content filtering
Strong understanding of ML ops and model deployment
Experience with real-time inference optimization
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong programming skills in Python and related ML technologies

#### Preferred Qualifications

Experience with mental health or healthcare applications of AI
Knowledge of multimodal AI systems incorporating sensor data
Background in developing AI systems for academic or research environments
Experience with responsible AI development and ethical guidelines
Familiarity with HIPAA compliance requirements
Experience with AI model monitoring and maintenance
Knowledge of behavioral health interventions
Publications or research experience in AI/ML
Experience with distributed computing and GPU optimization

#### Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

4279431144272184683\_1752649751\_1331\_2\_emailaddress@zed.zed

#### Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-7080

#### Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Nicholas Jacobson, PhD

#### Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

#### Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

#### Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

#### Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. [https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy](https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy)

### Key Accountabilities

#### Description

AI Model Development and Training

Design and implement large language models optimized for mental health and wellness support
Develop training pipelines that incorporate behavioral sensing data and contextual information
Create mechanisms for personalizing AI responses based on individual user patterns and needs
Implement sophisticated safety filters and content moderation systems
Optimize model performance and response generation for real-time interactions
Develop and maintain model evaluation metrics and quality assurance processes

#### Percentage Of Time

#### Description

Safety and Supervision Systems

Design and implement supervisor models to oversee primary AI model outputs
Create robust hallucination detection and prevention systems
Implement multi-layered safety checks for generated responses
Develop crisis detection and escalation protocols
Ensure ethical AI principles are maintained throughout the system
Monitor and analyze model behavior for potential biases or safety concerns

#### Percentage Of Time

#### Description

Integration and Optimization

Collaborate with mobile and backend teams to integrate AI models with the broader platform
Develop efficient interfaces for real-time model inference and updates
Optimize model deployment for production environments
Create documentation for AI system architecture and processes
Participate in regular system reviews and improvements
Contribute to research publications and technical documentation

#### Percentage Of Time

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

Large Language Model Developer

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