Job Details

Overview

Handshake is recruiting exceptional candidates with cyber security experience to join our AI research community. This program brings subject‑matter experts together to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) across various domains. The Handshake AI Fellowship program runs year‑round, though project availability will vary by domain.

Details

• Remote, asynchronous work from anywhere.
• Flexible hours, commit 20‑40 hrs per week.
• Project work includes developing domain‑specific prompts and evaluating LLM responses.
• Research topics of interest with AI assistance.
• Learn new skills while contributing to AI across disciplines.
• Placement into a project will depend on availability.

Qualifications

• Background in cyber security.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Applied Math, Computer Science, Machine Learning, IT & Systems, Statistics, Data Science, etc.
• Ability to participate in primarily asynchronous work with leading AI labs.
• Believe expertise can outmatch current AI systems in understanding key concepts in the field.

Visa & Eligibility

Program open to U.S.-based doctoral students, candidates, and recent graduates with valid work or training authorization (e.g., F‑1/OPT, J‑1, H‑1B). Participants must ensure compliance with visa conditions and confirm eligibility with sponsor before applying.

At this time, we cannot accommodate candidates on STEM OPT who require an i‑983. Fellows with approved i‑983s, pre‑grad OPT, CPT, J‑1, or H‑1B are not impacted. This position may be subject to change in the future.