Research Assistant ($3,000) at Air Street Capital

Job Title Research Assistant - State of AI Report Salary $3,000 Company Description Air Street Capital is a venture capital firm that publishes the State of AI Report, the industry's most influential annual analysis of machine learning research, industry trends, and policy, peer-reviewed by experts from organizations like OpenAI and Tesla and featured in major global publications. Job Description Join Air Street Capital to research and co-author the 2026 State of AI Report alongside Nathan Benaich. You will distill complex academic papers and industry shifts into a compelling narrative for hundreds of thousands of readers. This 30-day remote contract offers a unique platform to shape global discourse on frontier AI technologies. Location Remote Why this role is remarkable Contribute to the most widely read annual AI report, cited by The Economist, Financial Times, and MIT Technology Review. Collaborate directly with Nathan Benaich and interact with expert peer reviewers from leading labs like OpenAI, Tesla, and DeepMind. Gain high-visibility credentials by translating cutting-edge technical research into analysis that reaches policymakers, executives, and the global AI research community. What You Will Do Read and distill complex academic papers, policy developments, and industry trends into clear, opinionated analytical summaries for a broad global audience. Conceive and execute non-obvious narratives and primary research, creating high-quality analysis, charts, and slides that maintain the report's distinct tone and visual style. Fact-check key content and coordinate with external peer reviewers to ensure the highest levels of accuracy, balance, and clarity in the final publication. The ideal candidate Technically fluent AI researcher, potentially a PhD or Postdoc, with a deep understanding of recent developments in both academic and applied machine learning. Exceptional writer and communicator who can present sophisticated technical concepts to non-specialist audiences without losing rigor or depth. Independently motivated individual with a background in the AI startup landscape or industrial research who can deliver polished work on a tight 30-day timeline. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jack & Jill