REI Research Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is looking for a part-time research assistant to aid in understanding how AI technologies influence social strategies. This role involves working with Rock Ethics Institute faculty on meaningful discussions about AI's role in society.

Applicants must navigate the internal application process if they are current employees or students, highlighting flexibility in hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in examining the use of AI technologies in moral society.
• Foster deeper discussions on emerging AI technologies.

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to hire part-time help!

The research assistant will assist Rock Ethics Institute faculty in a study examining how large-language model (LLM)-controlled artificial agents use and develop social strategies, and ways to foster deeper discussion of the appropriate role of emerging AI technologies in moral society.

To be considered, please apply.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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