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Research Assistant (Maoz 3mo)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 18 - 20
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
31 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
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 mechanistic interpretability of large language models and its connections to neuroscience. Responsibilities include construction of datasets required to study language models and implementation of novel methodologies for parsing the internals of AI systems. The Research Assistant will also conduct literature reviews on AI alignment explainability and safety. Additional responsibilities include interacting with high performance compute resources to produce benchmarks for proposed methodologies. This position also involves collaborative software development and research documentation; 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 mechanistic interpretability of large language models. Assist with implementation of algorithms related to AI explainability. Interact with compute resources to validate and iterate upon proposed methodologies. Analyze advanced AI systems with respect to intentions deception alignment faking and related phenomena. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings relevant to AI alignment explainability and safety. Research Documentation and Dissemination Construct technical documentation for software and proposed machine learning methods. Utilize source control software for collaboration and reproducibility of research work. Assist with preparing presentations research reports grant materials and academic manuscripts when needed. Compile and organize research findings for internal and external dissemination. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support ongoing research initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Baseline proficiency with concepts surrounding neural networks and large language models. Minimal level of prior research experience including knowledge of research methods and terminology 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 mechanistic interpretability of large language models and its connections to neuroscience. Responsibilities include construction of datasets required to study language models and implementation of novel methodologies for parsing the internals of AI systems. The Research Assistant will also conduct literature reviews on AI alignment explainability and safety. Additional responsibilities include interacting with high performance compute resources to produce benchmarks for proposed methodologies. This position also involves collaborative software development and research documentation; 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 mechanistic interpretability of large language models. Assist with implementation of algorithms related to AI explainability. Interact with compute resources to validate and iterate upon proposed methodologies. Analyze advanced AI systems with respect to intentions deception alignment faking and related phenomena. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings relevant to AI alignment explainability and safety. Research Documentation and Dissemination Construct technical documentation for software and proposed machine learning methods. Utilize source control software for collaboration and reproducibility of research work. Assist with preparing presentations research reports grant materials and academic manuscripts when needed. Compile and organize research findings for internal and external dissemination. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support ongoing research initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Baseline proficiency with concepts surrounding neural networks and large language models. Minimal level of prior research experience including knowledge of research methods and terminology 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
