Liberatory Tech Research Associate

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Liberatory Tech Research Associate will work 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. The role also supports archival and data processes for developing human-AI systems related to digital archives, including analysis and entry of digital archive metadata, exploratory data analysis, and data augmentation and organization for machine learning research datasets. The associate will serve as a communication liaison between the Liberatory Tech and Douglass Day projects in the Center for Black Digital Research for Douglass Day 2027 programming, and participate in critical discussions with project leadership about AI use in digital archives work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or a closely related field.
• Experience with Human-Centered Design and Development.
• Experience or educational background in archives, museum studies, or a related area of study.

Responsibilities

• Analyze human-AI interface design with Dr. Dancy and graduate researchers in the Liberatory Tech Project.
• Develop new interfaces and interaction patterns based on analysis of human-AI interface design.
• Support archival and data processes for developing human-AI systems related to digital archives.
• Assist with analysis, entry, and organization of digital archive metadata and other data.
• Help with exploratory data analysis and data augmentation for datasets used in machine learning research.
• Serve as a communication liaison between the Liberatory Tech and Douglass Day projects in the Center for Black Digital Research for Douglass Day 2027 programming.
• Engage in critical discussions with Liberatory Tech and Douglass Day project leadership regarding AI use in digital archives work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time