Academic ConnectAssistant Research Scientist (PREP0003675)
Requisition #: A-170759-26
Status: Part Time
Type: Faculty
School: Whiting School of Engineering
Department/Program: Commercial and Government Programs Office
Salary: $20-$30 per hour
Location City: Gaithersburg
Location State: MD
Location Zip Code: 20899
Closing Date: Open until filled
To apply: apply.interfolio.com/170759
General Description
PREP Research Associate_Project Description__This project focuses on using Large Language Models (LLMs) to provide annotations of evaluation data (a.k.a., LLM as judge), and the design of an Inter-Annotator Agreement study to assess the reliability of both human and LLM annotations. The candidate will explore assessing the indicators of a given AI-related risk, determining how to identify them, and providing annotators with examples to annotate the presence of various risks. The project aims to develop an annotation framework for AI risk assessment and establish metrics for data quality in AI risk research, supporting broader work at NIST in assessing and measuring the validity and reliability of AI-related risks in data annotation.__Research Title_Reliability of Human and LLM Annotations for AI Risk Assessment_Key Responsibilities_
- _Gain familiarity with existing literature on data annotation and LLM as judge_
- _Understand NIST's role and ongoing efforts in assessing and measuring the validity and reliability of AI-related risks in data annotation_
- _Contribute to developing an annotation framework for AI risk assessment_
- _Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and interdisciplinary stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes_
Deliverables_Contributions to a NIST report that supports ongoing NIST AI evaluation efforts focused on the design of an Inter-Annotator Agreement to assess the reliability of both human and LLM annotations.
Qualifications
Background in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.__Education level : undergraduate or graduate student__Strong interest in data annotation and AI risks__Familiarity with scientific reading and technical writing_
Number of Positions: 1
The details of the work arrangement can be discussed and agreed upon, but the position is expected to be primarily telework-based, with some in-person meetings at NIST's Gaithersburg campus as needed.
Average Hours Per Week: 20
Application Instructions
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PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.
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To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/170759
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