Generative AI Graduate Fellow - Technical Research and Development

The New Jersey State Office of Innovation is seeking a generative AI fellow to work on multiple projects at different stages of development, contributing to research, engineering, evaluation, project management, user research, stakeholder communication, and written and verbal communication about the projects. The fellow will work on projects such as public comment analysis, interview and case summarization, and prototyping LLM products.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated from a graduate program in computer science, data science, engineering, and related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience with developing, deploying, or evaluating digital tools involving large language models (LLMs), including through cloud-based APIs.
• Experience working at all levels of the development stack, including frontend web applications, backend APIs and databases, and cloud infrastructure.
• Research skills, including breaking down complex problems, creating custom evaluation plans, performing research interviews and other qualitative data collection, and data analysis for research outputs.
• Proven skill in tackling problems with curiosity, engaging in inquiry, and understanding user needs to develop optimal solutions.
• Dedicated to advancing the mission of the Office of Innovation and public service, with a strong commitment to accessibility and fostering a more inclusive society.

Benefits

• Paid, hourly wage of $20-30 per hour dependent upon experience.