Job Summary:
Chapman University School of Pharmacy is seeking a Research Assistant to provide research support related to mechanistic interpretability of large language models and its connections to neuroscience. The role involves constructing datasets, implementing methodologies, conducting literature reviews, and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
โข Independently perform research-related activities supporting projects in mechanistic interpretability of large language models.
โข Assist with implementation of algorithms related to AI explainability.
โข Interact with compute resources to validate and iterate upon proposed methodologies.
โข Analyze advanced AI systems with respect to intentions, deception, alignment faking, and related phenomena.
โข Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings relevant to AI alignment, explainability, and safety.
โข Construct technical documentation for software and proposed machine learning methods.
โข Utilize source control software for collaboration and reproducibility of research work.
โข Assist with preparing presentations, research reports, grant materials, and academic manuscripts when needed.
โข Compile and organize research findings for internal and external dissemination.
โข Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support ongoing research initiatives.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Baseline proficiency with concepts surrounding neural networks and large language models.
โข Minimal level of prior research experience, including knowledge of research methods and terminology.
โข Analytical skills including the ability to define problems through research and fact finding.
โข Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
โข Ability to work collaboratively as a supportive member of an interdisciplinary research team.
โข Ability to work independently and manage research tasks with minimal supervision.
Preferred:
โข High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience in machine learning, mathematics, computer science, psychology, neuroscience, or related fields.
โข Working knowledge of LaTeX for typesetting technical documentation and academic manuscripts.
โข Experience using PyTorch and NumPy to implement AI systems.
โข Experience with source control software for collaborative software development.
โข Prior work or research experience in mechanistic interpretability of large language models.
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.