Computer Science Research Assistant Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Job Summary:
Chapman University School of Pharmacy is seeking a Senior Research Scientist who will conduct advanced scientific research in the areas of agency, intentions, and artificial intelligence. The role involves designing and conducting research studies, performing complex data analysis, publishing findings, and supervising junior researchers.
Responsibilities:
• Conceptual analysis of descriptions of AI systems with focus on the concepts of alignment, alignment faking, belief, deception, and intention.
• Project objective : to describe, evaluate, and improve the definitions of the key terms used in describing the alignment of AI systems with human values and goals.
• Describe the way these key terms are defined in AI research and related fields.
• Evaluate how well these definitions serve their function.
• Improve the definitions so that they serve their function better.
• Supervise a team collecting and classifying these definitions in AI research and related fields.
• Supervise and direct conceptual analyses of the results to refine the definitions.
• Prepare and submit research reports and a manuscript for peer-reviewed publication.
• Help write grants and other funding requests on this broad topic.
• Development of a benchmark for agency and intentionality in AI.
• Project objective: To develop a benchmark based on multidisciplinary input, designed to rate how well AI agents perform activities requiring agency and intentionality.
• Provide theoretical input into the benchmark development.
• Contribute to implementation and analysis of the benchmark prototypes.
• Prepare reports and submit research findings for peer-reviewed publication.
• Help write grants and other funding requests on this broad topic.
• Outreach and event organization within the Agency, Intentions, and Artificial Intelligence consortium.
• Project objective: Support the continuing interdisciplinary collaboration between neuroscientists, philosophers, and AI researchers to investigate intentions in artificial intelligence models and their relation to intentions in biological systems.
• Contribute to event organization with focus on the composition of their scientific program.
• Contribute scientific expertise in workshops, symposia, and talks.
• Assist with organization of educational events for a broader audience (workshops, summer schools).
• Help write grants and other funding related to this area.
• Laboratory and Collaborative Responsibilities In addition to project-specific work, the employee will assume other research and mentorship responsibilities in the lab:
• Provide technical support for the setup and operation of specialized lab equipment, including electroencephalography equipment.
• Present research findings at academic conferences and meetings, and help more junior lab members prepare for conferences and meetings.
• Assist in the scientific aspects of planning and coordination of academic workshops, symposia, and lab events.
• Co-mentor and help supervise undergraduate research assistants, Postbac researchers, and graduate students providing training in experimental design, equipment usage, data collection, data analysis, and coding as well as preparing posters and publications.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• 1+ year of postdoctoral research experience in philosophy, psychology, or neuroscience.
• 5+ peer-reviewed publications in recognized scientific journals.
• Experience with MATLAB for experiment design and JASP or R for statistical analysis.
• Advanced understanding of inferential statistical methods and neurophysiological data analysis.
• Proficiency in setting up and using electrophysiological equipment (e.g., EEG systems).
• Excellent scientific writing and public presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple research tasks
Preferred:
• Experience supervising or mentoring research assistants or students
Company:
A top 50 research school, Chapman Pharmacy is an ACPE and WASC-accredited institution located in Irvine, California. Founded in , the company is headquartered in US, , with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.