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University of Michigan
RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP) - Data Annotation
Flint, MI
Jan 14, 2025
Part-time
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Job Summary

Annotators will use a web-based tool to label news articles and social media posts based on the type of framing that is being used. These annotations will be used to help evaluate AI models' abilities to detect and produce content that frames current events in various ways.

Responsibilities*

  • Attend two live online training sessions to learn about the annotation task and framework
  • Use an online interface to label text within news articles and social media posts based on the type of framing used (e.g., economic, political, etc.)
  • Communicate regularly with graduate student research assistants (GSRAs) and professors managing the project
  • Provide feedback on the annotation experience when requested

Required Qualifications*

  • Current of University of Michigan undergraduate student in good academic standing or recently graduated from a UM undergraduate program and not currently enrolled in a graduate program
  • Ability to work independently for a remote position using an online data annotation platform (requires access to computer with internet connection)
  • Ability to attend online trainings via Zoom
  • Excellent organization and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications*

  • Background in political science, psychology, environmental science, communication, linguistics, journalism and/or artificial intelligence
  • Regular reader of news articles about topics such as climate change, medicine, and immigration
  • Familiarity with a variety of social media platforms
  • Experience with data annotation for AI model training
  • Highly motivated to contribute to research seeking to improve information literacy

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by January 31, 2025. Applications received by that date will receive full consideration, though applications will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP) - Data Annotation
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