Special Projects Research Assistant to Prof. Zittrain
Special Projects Research Assistant to Jonathan Zittrain
Part-time, 15-30 hours per week based on availability
Summer 2025 (June 1 - August 31)
Professor Jonathan Zittrain has worked on projects 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.
In the upcoming year, he will be diving further into projects related to machine learning and artificial intelligence and seeks a special projects research assistant over summer 2025 to support this work
The intern will work directly with Professor Zittrain and BKC's Senior Research Coordinator, Brigitte Fink, on a variety of projects across the summer. Applicants should have an interest in machine learning and/or artificial intelligence, public policy, and digital and internet issues.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field, or have relevant work experience
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Project management experience
- Digital law/policy experience is strongly favored
- Technical expertise is not necessary for this role
Additional Information:
- Preference will be given to candidates who are available to spend part of their time in person at BKC’s offices in Cambridge, MA.
- If you are an international student studying at a U.S. institution and qualify for CPT or OPT, you should be in touch with the relevant administrative office responsible for handling relevant employment considerations at your home institution. We have been able to hire summer interns in the past with CPT or OPT. Selected internship applicants who make it to the hiring stage must work with their host institution and Harvard’s International Office to declare their status.
- To be eligible for this position, you must be an enrolled college or graduate student, or recently graduated. High school students are not eligible for this opportunity.
- Compensation is the standard rate for Harvard students in RA positions of $21/hour.
- 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 fill out the following application form with 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.