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Postdoctoral Scholar – Pennsylvania Science & Technology Policy AI Fellow – STP AI Fellow

Postdoctoral Scholar – Pennsylvania Science & Technology Policy AI Fellow – STP AI Fellow

CompanyPenn State
LocationHarrisburg, PA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPhD
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in an appropriate field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science)
  • Evidence of meeting all requirements for the Ph.D. prior to the effective date of hire
  • Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience preferred
  • Successful completion of background checks in accordance with university policies

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and synthesize research, write and edit reports, and create policy recommendations on AI or related topics as assigned by the JSGC
  • Meet both in-person and virtually with experts and stakeholders who have experience in the areas of the topic being studied
  • Manage schedule and workflow to ensure reports are completed in a timely manner
  • Work in team settings
  • Assist in preparing meeting materials including presentations and attend meetings, seminars, conferences, and other events at the direction of the JSGC
  • Perform other office and administrative functions as needed
  • Attend training, and weekly or bi-weekly check-ins with LPE/COPA-STEP and provide feedback, as requested. Support occasional LPE/COPA-STEP programming

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong quantitative empirical research and data visualization skills
  • Exceptional writing skills
  • Ability to communicate with nontechnical audiences and translate complex ideas into easily digestible information
  • Take initiative and manage their time well