Liberatory Tech Research Associate

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Job duties to include:

• Working directly with Dr. Dancy and Graduate researchers in the Liberatory Tech Project to analyze human-AI interface design and develop new interfaces and interaction patterns based on that analysis

• Work on archival and data processes that will be used for developing new human-AI systems related to digital archives. This may involve help with analysis of digital archive meta-data, as well as entry and analysis of those data. The work will also involve help with exploratory data analysis, and data augmentation and organization that will be important for datasets to be used in machine learning research.

• Serving as a communication liaison between the Liberatory Tech and Douglass Day projects in the Center for Black Digital Research for the purposes of Douglass Day 2027 programming

• Engaging in critical discussions with LibTech project and Douglass Day project leadership regarding AI use in related digital archives work. 

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or closely related field

• Experience with Human-Centered Design and Development

• Experience or educational background in archives, museum studies, or related area of study

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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