AI & Digital Archives Research Fellow

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a candidate to collaborate on the Liberatory Tech Project, analyzing human-AI interfaces and developing new interaction patterns. The role involves archival data work, data analysis, and preparing datasets for machine learning research in digital archives.

You will also serve as a liaison for Douglass Day 2027 programming and participate in leadership discussions on AI usage in archives projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, or closely related field.
• Experience with Human-Centered Design and Development.
• Experience or educational background in archives, museum studies, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Work with Dr. Dancy and Graduate researchers to analyze human-AI interface design and develop new interfaces and interaction patterns.
• Assist with archival and data processes for digital archives and ML datasets, including data analysis and augmentation.
• Serve as a communication liaison between Liberatory Tech and Douglass Day projects for 2027 programming.
• Engage in discussions with project leadership on AI use in digital archives contexts.

Skills

Human-Centered Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information science

Job description

Penn State University seeks a candidate to collaborate on the Liberatory Tech Project, analyzing human-AI interfaces and developing new interaction patterns. The role involves archival data work, data analysis, and preparing datasets for machine learning research in digital archives.

You will also serve as a liaison for Douglass Day 2027 programming and participate in leadership discussions on AI usage in archives projects.