Researcher

The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) is a multidisciplinary research and
teaching department of the University of Oxford, dedicated to the social
science of the Internet. Applications are invited from highly-qualified
individuals for the position of Researcher.





This is a fixed-term variable hours position for 200 hours maximum, starting
immediately and continuing to 30 April 2024.





Reporting to Professor Brent Mittelstadt, Professor Sandra Wachter, and
Professor Chris Russell, the post holder is a member of the Governance of
Emerging Technologies research programme with responsibility for the provision
of research and dissemination support for the Trustworthiness Auditing for AI
project on aspects of technology policy and governance.





The ‘Trustworthiness auditing in AI’ project involves applied research and the
development of tools and tests to evaluate the effectiveness of existing AI
accountability tools. The project will involve intensive multi-disciplinary
collaboration across philosophy, clinical and social psychology, machine
learning, and law. The project will occur within the broader Governance of
Emerging Technologies research programme which researches the legal, ethical,
and technical challenges of novel technologies and policy.





The position is suited to candidates who hold a first degree in a relevant
discipline and have an interest in ethical and legal aspects of machine
learning and AI (e.g. interpretability, fairness, bias, discrimination). The
position requires someone with the ability to provide research support for the
project and coordination of dissemination activities and knowledge exchange.
Prior experience with web resource development, content development, or other
knowledge exchange and dissemination activities is essential.





Full details of this post can be found in the Job Description link below.





Further queries can be directed to Professor Brent Mittelstadt
(brent.mittelstadt@oii.ox.ac.uk)





You will be required to upload a supporting statement and a CV. Only online
applications received before 12:00 midday on 20 November 2023 can be
considered.





Interviews for those short-listed are currently planned for the week
commencing 27 November 2023.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity **