About Avasant
Avasant is a Los Angeles, California headquartered leading management consulting firm providing Strategic Sourcing, IT and Business Transformation and Global Strategy services to the global Fortune 1000. Since 2006, Avasant has negotiated over $250B in deals and operates in over 50 countries. The firm has been recognized as "World's Best Outsourcing Advisor" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for fourteen consecutive years. In 2020, we were also recognized as one of the top five industry analyst firms by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR). Learn more at https://avasant.com/

Avasant Research is an industry-leading analyst voice and regularly publishes syndicated research reports and market points of view to help end-user organizations, technology services providers, and product vendors understand the rapidly changing technology and business landscape and make data-driven, informed decisions. Our industry analysts are regularly quoted in the media, including global publications. Our research is subscribed to and read by thousands of executives across end-user organizations, PE/investment companies, consulting firms, service providers, and product vendors. To see our portfolio of published research and to know more, please visit here. 

We are seeking a Responsible AI Research Intern to support the development of Responsible AI (RAI) industry playbooks. This internship offers hands-on experience in analyzing global best practices, policy frameworks, and enterprise adoption trends in Responsible AI, while contributing to thought leadership on the future of ethical and trustworthy AI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the creation of research artifacts (industry playbooks, white papers, and executive briefs) focused on Responsible AI strategies, governance, and implementation frameworks across industries.
• Conduct in-depth secondary and primary research through participation in analyst briefings and discussions with AI and ethics leaders across enterprises, tech providers, and regulatory bodies.
• Support data-driven analysis and synthesis of Responsible AI trends, including risk mitigation approaches, transparency standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Assist in project coordination and research documentation, ensuring high-quality outputs within defined timelines.

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Public Policy, or related fields.
• Strong interest in AI ethics, governance, and policy frameworks, and curiosity about how enterprises operationalize Responsible AI.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data, synthesize insights, and present research clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to analytical depth and clarity.
• Has an interest in tracking market trends in AI and is enthusiastic about its implications in enterprise business environment

• Has excellent quantitative and data interpretation skills
• Has a strong sense of ownership and adherence to quality and timelines
• Has excellent communication and presentation skills – both written and verbal (English)
• Has the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment across multiple time zones/ geographies

• Entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to lead and drive new initiatives to further personal and organizational goals
• Global exposure and a chance to work with multi-national clients, including some of the industry leaders
• Training and mentoring on the latest business and sector practices based on market requirements
• Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists
• Focused programs for career development, including funding of industry certifications and skill development programs
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment
• 5-days a week with flexible work hours, upto 6-months of full-time internship