Radcliffe Institute Research Assistant Position: Psychiatry, AI, and Equity
Francis Shen / Center for Law, Brain, and Behavior / Medical School & Benjamin Silverman / Medical School
fall 2021 (applications due 25 October for 1 November start date)


Harvard Radcliffe Institute invites students to apply for an open position in the Multidisciplinary Student Research Collaborative Program. Students in this role would support Harvard Medical School faculty member Benjamin Silverman and CLBB Faculty Member Francis Shen, who are leading an exploratory seminar titled, “Intimate Data: Ensuring Equity as Psychiatry Embraces Boundless Data and AI”. Through this program, Harvard Radcliffe Institute offers Harvard undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to participate remotely in the research of cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research in conjunction with the Institute’s exploratory seminar, accelerator workshop, and advanced seminar programs. Requirements and Expectations: The ideal candidate is passionate about interdisciplinary research and pedagogical design and interested in the development, communication, dissemination, and application of cutting-edge research. Strong research and editing skills are required. This position is open to Harvard undergraduate, graduate, and professional (e.g. Law School) students; To be eligible, students must currently be enrolled as a Harvard student. Formal training or concentration in neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, bioethics, or law is not required, but should be mentioned if applicable. Successful applicants will have excellent time management and communication skills; be focused; and have the ability to work independently. Estimated hours per week: 5. Additional Information: The student research assistant will work closely with Dr. Francis Shen, JD, PhD, Dr. Benjamin Silverman, MD, and other members of the core planning team for the Seminar. Expected start date: Nov 1, 2021. To Apply: Applications are due at 11:59 PM on October 25, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply as early as possible. Please submit a resume and cover letter at https://harvard.smapply.org/prog/msrcstudent22/. (posted 10/2021)