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Research Volunteer

Research Volunteer

Project AWAREtiruchirappalli, tamil nadu, in
15 days ago
Job description

About Project AWARE

Project AWARE advances Awareness, Readiness & Ethics in AI considering the unchecked rapid AI adoption that we have seen. We’re launching a pan-India study on how rapid AI adoption is shaping the future of work (FoW) and social mobility, short-term shifts and long-term outcomes across regions and communities.

What you’ll do

  • Run literature scans and prepare concise evidence memos.
  • Help design surveys / interview guides; support data collection (remote).
  • Analyse findings (basic quant / qual) and draft policy briefs & research notes.
  • Map sectoral use-cases (law, education, health, gig work, public services, etc.).
  • Uphold research ethics (consent, privacy) and maintain tidy documentation.

You have

  • Background / interest in public policy, economics, sociology, law, education, AI & society (students and early professionals welcome).
  • Strong writing and synthesis; comfort with Google Docs / Sheets.
  • Bonus : R / Python or STATA; fieldwork experience; proficiency in an Indian language in addition to English.
  • Curiosity about equity—perspectives from marginalized communities are especially valued.
  • What you get

  • Certificate of Contribution (LoR possible based on output).
  • Named credit; authorship on select outputs that meet contribution thresholds.
  • Mentorship, weekly check-ins, and access to our research templates / toolkits.
  • Important

    This is a volunteer, unpaid role with a flexible schedule.

    Apply (rolling) : https : / / forms.gle / CXakLkUVQrKWZiQAA

    Questions : founder@zephara.ai (Subject : “Volunteer Researcher – Project AWARE”)

  • We encourage applications from women, Dalit / Adivasi communities, LGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and first-gen scholars.
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