Posted
January 31, 2024
Position
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.
Employer
Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI)
Stanford Digital Economy Lab
Location
Stanford, CA
Deadline
Rolling, with a closing date of February 15, 2024.
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Job description
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
What will the work entail?
Compensation
$25-$30/hour
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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.
About us
The Stanford Digital Economy Lab brings together an interdisciplinary group of passionate researchers to study how digital technologies are transforming work, organizations, and the economy. Our insights are helping companies, policymakers, students, and professionals rise to the challenges and opportunities created by AI and digitization.
The Lab is part of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) and is co-sponsored by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR).