AI Workstreams Research Assistant

AI Workstreams Research Assistant

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Part-time, 5 - 20 hours per week (based on availability and programmatic need)
Fall 2025 (September 15 - December 31)

While current roles are filled, we accept applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply for future AI Workstreams Research Assistant positions as they become available.

The Berkman Klein Center seeks research assistants in Fall 2025 to support work on machine learning and artificial intelligence. In the upcoming year, BKC will be diving further into projects related to related to the ethics and governance of artificial intelligence; agentic AI protocols and risk mitigations; battles for control of digital property; privacy frameworks; the roles of intermediaries within Internet architecture; and the useful and unobtrusive deployment of technology in education.

Tasks may include activities such as literature reviews of AI research, software development, dataset creation, model training, model evaluation, and drafting AI research papers. Projects which BKC will be exploring will focus on the following general thematic areas – 

  • Reconciling Expert AI Perspectives
  • Benchmarking Computational Systems Beyond Intelligence
  • Model Interpretability
  • Agentic AI Protocols and Risk Mitigations
  • AI’s Impact on the Human Experience

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field, or have relevant work experience
  • For technical projects:
    • AI experience beyond using a model through an API
    • Software development experience
  • Comfort balancing academic course requirements and research project deliverables
  • Interest in both the technology and its societal implications


Additional Information:

  • To be eligible for this position, you must be actively enrolled as a student at Harvard University.
  • Compensation is the standard rate for Harvard students in RA positions of $21/hour.
  • This role will be part-time, 5 - 20 hours per week (based on availability and programmatic need)
  • This position will begin mid-September (approximately 9/15 based on availability and programmatic need)
  • We do not have the ability to provide authorization to work in the U.S. No other benefits are provided.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Harvard University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.


To Apply:

Please apply by submitting a response to the AI Workstreams RA application form. The application form will ask for your current CV or resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and experience as well as your approximate availability (hours per week). All applications will be considered on a rolling basis until filled.

 

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