On-Campus Research Assistant: AI & Neuroscience

Chapman University; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange, CA invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant (Maoz, U) to support cognitive neuroscience and AI projects on campus.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, you will assist with data annotation, literature reviews, participant coordination for MRI/TMS studies, and mentoring of undergraduates while contributing to presentations, grants, and manuscripts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform research-related activities supporting projects in neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence.
• Assist with participant recruitment, training, and behavioral assessments.
• Gather EEG, TMS, eye-tracking, 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.
• Perform manual modification and quality control of training datasets used to study misaligned AI systems.
• Maintain project-related documentation, datasets, and research records.
• Assist with preparing presentations, research reports, grant materials, and academic manuscripts.
• Mentor undergraduate research assistants and organize lab meetings.

Skills

Research methods

Data collection

Data entry

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Qualtrics

Mechanical Turk

Prolific

Job description

Chapman University in Orange, CA invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant (Maoz, U) to support cognitive neuroscience and AI projects on campus.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, you will assist with data annotation, literature reviews, participant coordination for MRI/TMS studies, and mentoring of undergraduates while contributing to presentations, grants, and manuscripts.