Part-Time Student 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.
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About the Role
You will support research through literature reviews, research and analysis for forecasting tournaments and experiments, and the operation of those activities. You will distill complex topics into forecastable questions and collect, organize, and analyze forecasting data.
Requirements
- Studying for an undergraduate degree
- Generalist research skills
- Clear and explicit communication skills
- Strong writing skills
- 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
- Conduct research and analysis for forecasting tournaments and experiments
- Support forecasting tournaments and experiments
- Collect, organize, and analyze forecasting data
Benefits
- Entirely remote work
- Flexible working hours
Hiring Process
Initial application including a 1-hour work test; paid 10-hour work test; up to three 30-minute interviews with team members.