Research Assistant (Summer only)
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Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 20 - 22
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator the Research Assistant will provide research support to ongoing projects and grants related to cognitive neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Responsibilities include manual annotation modification and quality control of training datasets used to study misaligned AI systems and alignment related behaviors. The Research Assistant will also conduct literature reviews on AI alignment deception and related topics in cognitive science. Additional responsibilities include supporting human subjects research through participant coordination data collection and data organization. This position also involves maintaining research documentation and datasets; possibly assisting with preparation of presentations grant materials and academic manuscripts; and supporting collaborative research activities within an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Research Activities Independently perform research-related activities supporting projects in neuroscience psychology and artificial intelligence. Assist with participant recruitment training and behavioral assessments. Gather EEG and other neural and behavioral data. Analyze advanced AI systems with respect to intentions deception alignment faking and related phenomena. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings relevant to AI alignment cognitive science and related topics. Perform manual modification and quality control of training datasets used to study misaligned AI systems. Research Documentation and Dissemination Maintain project-related documentation datasets and research records. Assist with preparing presentations research reports grant materials and academic manuscripts when needed. Compile and organize research findings for internal and external dissemination. Collaboration Organize and preside over undergraduate lab meetings when needed. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support ongoing research initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Minimal level of prior research experience including knowledge of research methods and terminology Experience with research data collection and data entry Analytical skills including the ability to define problems through research and fact finding Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to work collaboratively as a supportive member of an interdisciplinary research team Ability to work independently and manage research tasks with minimal supervision
Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator the Research Assistant will provide research support to ongoing projects and grants related to cognitive neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Responsibilities include manual annotation modification and quality control of training datasets used to study misaligned AI systems and alignment related behaviors. The Research Assistant will also conduct literature reviews on AI alignment deception and related topics in cognitive science. Additional responsibilities include supporting human subjects research through participant coordination data collection and data organization. This position also involves maintaining research documentation and datasets; possibly assisting with preparation of presentations grant materials and academic manuscripts; and supporting collaborative research activities within an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Research Activities Independently perform research-related activities supporting projects in neuroscience psychology and artificial intelligence. Assist with participant recruitment training and behavioral assessments. Gather EEG and other neural and behavioral data. Analyze advanced AI systems with respect to intentions deception alignment faking and related phenomena. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings relevant to AI alignment cognitive science and related topics. Perform manual modification and quality control of training datasets used to study misaligned AI systems. Research Documentation and Dissemination Maintain project-related documentation datasets and research records. Assist with preparing presentations research reports grant materials and academic manuscripts when needed. Compile and organize research findings for internal and external dissemination. Collaboration Organize and preside over undergraduate lab meetings when needed. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support ongoing research initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Minimal level of prior research experience including knowledge of research methods and terminology Experience with research data collection and data entry Analytical skills including the ability to define problems through research and fact finding Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to work collaboratively as a supportive member of an interdisciplinary research team Ability to work independently and manage research tasks with minimal supervision
Required Experience:
Junior IC
