Applied AI Evaluation Research Assistant

As an Applied AI Evaluation Research Assistant, you will contribute to the evaluation and testing of artificial intelligence systems to ensure their reliability, safety, and alignment with intended objectives. Your primary responsibilities include designing and executing evaluation protocols for AI models, focusing on performance metrics, robustness, and ethical considerations. You will collaborate with a team of researchers to develop test cases that assess AI behavior across diverse scenarios, including edge cases and adversarial inputs.

Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. Participation requires permission from the enrolling institution.

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