Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Are you interested in the intersection of AI and democracy? Have you considered applications of GenAI for improving collective decision-making processes? The Stanford Digital Economy Lab, part of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, is seeking a part-time research assistant for a project focused on digital platforms and society. This role primarily involves contributing to developing online deliberation platforms for social good. Additionally, the candidate will explore moderation and visualization techniques, integrating experimental methods with generative AI.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a research team co-supervised by Professor Alex ‘Sandy’ Pentland from the MIT Media Lab (and visiting scholar at Stanford), Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab at Stanford HAI, and a multidisciplinary team of postdoctoral researchers.

Requirements

• – Front-end (HTML/CSS/Javascript with some front-end framework such as React.js)
• – Back-end (language of your choice – such as Python or Node.js)
• – Level: Graduate level or advanced UG/Coterm)
• – Winter (ASAP) & Spring quarters: 20 hours of work per week; possibility to extend through summer.

What will the work entail?

• – UI/UX design and implementation of the front-end
• – Interactive data visualization (e.g. D3.js or other higher-level libraries)
• – Working with LLM’s and other models via API (no ML experience necessary) 
• – Work with an interdisciplinary team based at Stanford and MIT

Compensation
$25-$30/hour

To apply

• – Complete our online application
• – Rolling deadline, with a closing date of February 15, 2024. Strong preference will be given to early applicants.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. 

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.