Research Assistant AI Ethics
Research Assistant AI Ethics
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
The leadership of the new Computational Philosophy Lab at NU London are seeking two research assistants in relation to their work with a particular focus on AI ethics. The successful applicants will be advanced (upper year undergraduate or masters level) students interested in AI and data ethics with some technical proficiency that enables them to implement researchled design decisions taken whether on digital infrastructure (RA1 or on data collection and analysis (RA2. They will be capable of working independently and collaboratively and of working flexibly in response to agreed deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities
The two research assistants (RAs) will have slightly different responsibilities as follows.
First AI Ethics Research Assistantship: Digital Infrastructure
The leadership of the new Computational Philosophy Lab at NU London are seeking an assistant who will in the first instance develop a website describing the activities and personnel of the Lab e.g. under Director Balls sites.northeastern account and link it
to the PolyGraphs project site (updating the latter as appropriate) as well as other digital resources (such as CPL partner NULabs resources the Human and Network Sciences Jupyter book and public facing Canvas page etc..
The RA will also support research about and development of the digital infrastructure needed to support the AI ethics activities of the Lab and its partners under the Conversations on AI initiative. Conversations is a crosssectoral and interdisciplinary discussion forum for stakeholders in the responsible AI ecosystem in London and beyond that hosts quarterly in person events. Working with the research assistant we plan to find and begin to implement the digital infrastructure needed to support this forum. This will initially comprise interactive web facilities including both the capacity to advertise our inperson events and to house ongoing discussion between participants outside of those quarterly meetings. Thereafter further infrastructure may also be considered e.g. automated transcription services content capture and broadcasting etc. Accessibility security and responsible data management will be significant considerations in the design and implementation.
Second AI Ethics Research Assistantship: Event Management and Data Analysis
The leadership of the new Computational Philosophy Lab at NU London propose to hire a research assistant to help us and Annabel Gillard and Tracy Woods who coorganize Conversations on AI with (a) event management and (b) data analysis. Responsibilities under (a) event management include: liaising and managing communications with speakers venue and attendees; stage managing the event ensuring appropriate refreshments furniture and technology is available and setup; and supporting the Conversations team on the close out of the event with reporting and summary including a financial statement. As regards (b) data analysis: we are looking for support in working out how best to (responsibly) capture and analyze data from our participatory events (including the June event) and our actively engaged stakeholders in the periods between events to yield insights on the responsible AI topics we discuss. This will involve e.g. survey/questionnaire design as well as technological implementation at the Innovation event and the visualization or other representation of the findings to feed back to our stakeholders.
Person specification criteria
To undertake this role the following should apply should you not have the experience below please do highlight where transferrable skills would assist with you undertaking the role.
Experience: some familiarity with events management data collection and analysis and/or digital infrastructure for collaborative work would be an asset
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: some technical proficiency (e.g. building websites and/or analysing data); familiarity with concepts relevant to AI and data ethics
Education Qualifications and Training: advanced (undergraduate or graduate) study at the intersection of digital technology and philosophy/ethics
Personal Attributes: eagerness to contribute to research efforts at the intersection of philosophy and computing
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Brian Ball . However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Interviews are expected to commence w/c 7 April
Job sponsorship: we are unable to sponsor a visa specifically for this role
Position Type
Salary Range
Additional Information
About the University
Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern Universitys global campus network.Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking encourage interdisciplinary study and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.
Inspired by excellence infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion at NU London being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators builders and thinkers.NU London is growing quickly offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1500 students our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.
Choose NU London
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us and our offerings encompass:
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
Support with private medical insurance.
Eye test reimbursement.
Cycle Scheme vouchers.
24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to:
They can be reached at the following:
However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Applications should be made by 23:59 on the job postings end date (if applicable).
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
For staffs own wellbeing for part time roles the expectation is if you have multiple roles they should not exceed full time 37.5 hours per week) and for full time roles the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Employment Type
Part-Time
