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Research Intern - AI Evaluations

Karya
Location
Bengaluru
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or master's degree in a social science discipline (Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, Economics, or Science and Technology Studies)
  • Demonstrated interest in and conceptual understanding of AI/ML systems
  • Strong grounding in social science research methods (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed)
  • Comfort conducting or supporting focus group discussions and field visits
  • Conceptual understanding of AI/ML systems
  • Familiarity with socio-technical systems thinking
Nice to have
  • Multilingual proficiency in Indian languages
  • Background in computational social science
What the job really is

The Research Intern - AI Evaluations role at Karya involves applying social science research methods to evaluate AI/ML systems, particularly language technologies, in the context of Indian communities. The intern will work closely with the Evaluations team to develop testing methodologies and investigate the impact of these technologies on rural and economically underserved populations. This position is ideal for those with a background in social sciences who are interested in the intersection of technology and society.

Benefits
  • Flexible vacation and leave policy
  • Flexible work options
  • Insurance as per industry standards
  • Access to industry stalwarts and networking opportunities
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of salary or compensation details
  • The role may involve working in ambiguous and early-stage research settings, which could be challenging for some candidates
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