Research Assistant Job Posting
For a project on the environmental impact of AI at the Just Sustainability Design lab, we are seeking up to three RA positions immediately for the winter term.
Compensation: Stipend or casual RA contract ($30+benefits/hr for MI students)
Effort: about ~40-100h (some flexibility)
Timeline: Winter term, with a quick start in early January.
Description:
This project synthesizes what is known about the environmental impact of AI and related technologies and mobilizes this knowledge creatively. We are looking for students to help with a range of tasks including:
- graphic poster design
- web design
- web development
- survey design and analysis
- project management and coordination
- literature reviews and synthesis
Candidate Requirements:
Any combination of the following:
- awareness of and interest in the environmental impact of AI technologies
- proven design skills for print
- proven design skills for web
- web development
- survey design and analysis
- project management and coordination
- literature reviews and media monitoring
- social media / PR
Interested candidates should contact Prof. Christoph Becker at christoph.becker@utoronto.ca with their CV/resume and a statement of interest right away. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions, please reach out!