Assistant Research Scientist; PREP

Overview

PREP Research Associate — This project focuses on documenting the Assessing Risks and Impacts of AI (ARIA) dataset, used to evaluate risks as part of a NIST ARIA Program. The student will assist in the design and development of a comprehensive dataset card aligned with emerging standards for AI, including transparency, reliability, and reproducibility. This work supports advancing rigorous, standardized data documentation practices consistent with federal and international frameworks.

• Collaborate with AI researchers to develop a dataset card documenting the technical and operational parameters of datasets used in AI evaluations and emerging AI standards.
• Identify and describe the dataset s technical parameters, including intended use, limitations, collection methods, and risk-relevant features.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to detect anomalies, inconsistencies, and completeness issues in the dataset.
• Assist in the preparation of the dataset for public release, including metadata curation, file organization, and access provisioning.
• Apply and assess data anonymization techniques to ensure privacy compliance and mitigate re-identification risks.

• A dataset card following relevant documentation standards.
• A finalized version of the dataset curated for public release, with accompanying metadata.
• A report summarizing identified data limitations, anonymization procedures applied, and mitigation strategies for potential risks.
• A checklist-based audit log of quality assurance checks performed.

• Background in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Science, HCI, or a related field. Education level: graduate student
• Familiarity with dataset documentation standards and risk assessment frameworks (e.g., NIST AI Risk Management Framework)
• Strong written communication skills for technical documentation

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