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Summer Research Assistant at Stanford University
Dr. Shiran Victoria Shen is currently seeking highly motivated Summer Research Assistants to support research on China’s climate politics and policies. Sponsored by the Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions, this opportunity is ideal for individuals planning to pursue further graduate studies (master’s or Ph.D.) in political science, public policy, environmental social science, or related fields. Remote work is accepted.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conducting literature reviews and synthesizing background information
- Collecting, cleaning, coding, and managing data
- (If qualified) Preparing datasets, particularly for projects involving large language models (LLMs) and deep learning techniques applied to Chinese-language texts
Position Details:
- Hours: 20-40 hours per week (full-time preferred)
- Duration: June 1 – August 31, 2025
- Research assistants are encouraged to seek funding from their home institutions.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and analytical skills (required)
- Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and deep learning techniques, particularly in natural language processing (NLP) for Chinese-language texts (preferred)
- Native-level reading fluency in Chinese (preferred)
- Experience with programming languages such as R and/or Python (preferred)
- Advanced undergraduates, master’s students, and early-stage Ph.D. students are all welcome to apply.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their application via Handshake. Please ensure your application includes:
- A current resume/CV
- A cover letter outlining your academic interests and goals
- Your most recent academic transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable)
- A writing or coding sample
- Contact information for at least two (but no more than four) academic references (no letters required at this stage)
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