Research Technician-Assistant

California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Pasadena
Jan 13, 2025
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary The Research Assistantwill work on a project studying whether large language models (LLMs) make choices in simple strategic games like humans do. Involves knowledge of LLM and human behavioral data previously collected. Research Assistant is also expected to assist on special occasions with teaching needs related to the research requirements (CNS102c) and prepare grant and seminar materials. Essential Job Duties Carefully follow instructions, submit post-meeting notes on Slack, conscientiously post on Slack 1-3x/week on progress. Code review and assist in code review of own code by others (carefully annotated so an outside reviewer does not need help to understand code and reproduce results). Draft sections of papers describing technical methods. Draft basic results expressed in tables and graphs. Present results at all phases (early, mid, late) in both internal team meetings and in high-profile professional conferences. Keep team appraised of updated papers and technical improvements in all LLMs on a quarterly basis. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Knowledge of R, Python, web scraping. Knowledge and experience in LLM prompt engineering. Preferred Qualifications Some knowledge of NLP (e.g. college coursework). Background and interest in game theory. Background and interest in very modern SOA LLMs. Required Documents Resume. Hiring Range $18.50 - $24.75 Per Hour The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. Disability Accommodations If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.