Research Assistant in FAIR Lab (Prof. Hadi Hosseini)

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time researcher to work on artificial intelligence projects in a subfield covering multiagent systems, algorithmic fairness, and matching markets. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, coding, and careful documentation within the FAIR Lab.

Applicants should be motivated, detail oriented, flexible, and reliable, capable of multitasking across related research tasks while upholding confidentiality and academic standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient in algorithm design and analysis.
• Proficient in technical analysis and mathematical proof writing.
• Programming experience in Python or Java.
• Understanding of game theory is a plus.
• Motivated, detail oriented, reliable and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Part-time research work in AI subfields including multiagent systems, algorithmic fairness, and matching markets.
• Contribute to theoretical and computational analyses, and document findings.

Skills

Algorithm design

Proof writing

Python

Java

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Job description

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:

Dr. Hadi within Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology seeks to hire an individual to work part-time on research within a subfield of artificialintelligence that deals with multiagent systems, algorithmic fairness, and matching markets.

Qualifications/Special SkillsRequired (at least some of the below):

• Proficient in algorithm design and analysis.

• Proficient in technical analysis and mathematical proof writing pertaining to the above fields.

• Proficient in one programming language,preferablyPython or Java.

• Some understanding of topics in game theory is an asset.

• Must be motivated and detail oriented.

• Must be flexible and able to multi-task.

• Must be reliable, punctual, and uphold confidentiality at all times.

FAIR Lab : https://fairlab.ist.psu.edu/

Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Feel free to get in touch should you have any questions about this position.

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