Part-Time Research Assistant
A Delaware-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute advancing forecasting science for high-stakes decisions, including AI, biosecurity, and geopolitics.
Funding history
Investors
About Forecasting Research Institute
Forecasting Research Institute (FRI) runs large-scale forecasting studies, develops forecasting methods and tools, and communicates findings to policymakers, researchers, and the public. Its active AI-focused projects include AIRO, LEAP, and ForecastBench.
Skills
About the Role
You will support project leads with literature reviews, research design, experiments, data analysis, forecast aggregation, and forecasting tournaments. You will turn complex topics into forecastable questions, respond to forecaster requests, and collect historical data for tournament questions.
Requirements
- Generalist research skills
- Clear and explicit communication skills
- Strong writing skills
- Familiarity with and interest in quantitative forecasting
- Ability to work productively in a self-directed remote environment
- Comfort with new challenges and learning new tools
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews
- Distill complex topics into forecastable questions
- Respond to forecasters’ questions and clarification requests
- Assist with designing and conducting experiments
- Analyze data and aggregate forecasts
- Help run forecasting tournaments
- Collect historical data for forecasting questions
Benefits
- Entirely remote work
- Flexible working hours
Hiring Process
Initial application including a 1-hour work test; paid 10-hour work test; three 45-minute interviews with team members.