The New Jersey State Office of Innovation is looking for diverse and experienced team members to deploy world-class innovative and digital services that solve pressing public interest challenges for the people of New Jersey.
Our team members wear many hats, contributing to both the execution of core projects and the evolution of the Office of Innovation (OOI).
We are seeking a generative AI fellow with a strong interest in public service and hands-on experience researching, building, and testing LLM tools.
The Generative AI Graduate Fellow will 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.

Relevant education background: Currently pursuing or recently graduated from a graduate program in computer science, data science, engineering, and related disciplines. Strong applicants who are recently or are currently graduating with a bachelor's degree will also be considered.
Demonstrated experience with developing, deploying, or evaluating digital tools involving large language models (LLMs), including through cloud-based APIs.
Some experience working at all levels of the development stack, including but not limited to: frontend web applications, backend APIs and databases, and cloud infrastructure.
Experience with technologies such as: python, modern JavaScript, React, CSS, HTML, JavaScript libraries and frameworks, Amazon Web Services (AWS), SQL and NoSQL document store persistence, and Git/GitHub version control.
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.

Generative AI Graduate Fellow – Technical Research and Development

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