PhD Research Fellow in the futures of sustainable AI (ref 257225)

8 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Oslo

Research Field

Computer science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Norway

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 23:00 (Europe/Oslo)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Artificial intelligence (AI) has had a major breakthrough and is currently routinely promoted as the solution to a wide range of social, economic, and environmental problems. At the same time, AI gives rise serious challenges in the same domains. For example, AI systems pose risks to the principles of equality and non-discrimination, they impact work and labour markets, and they have a significant carbon and environmental footprint. 

This position entails researching the potential and limitations of AI for shaping and promoting the sustainable development through the methods of futures studies. The candidate will develop and explore creative qualitative scenarios based on speculative fiction and science fiction, with a particular emphasis on the linkages between technological change and societal change. One example is how technology interacts with moral beliefs and practices  through certain mechanisms  that can be used in scenario development and analysis. Others are how AI systems can change and shape human relationships (e.g. trusting relationships,  care,  and loving relationships ) and perceptions of what it means to be human.  The specific scope and focus of attention will be developed by the candidate in collaboration with the supervisor and relevant collaborators.

For more information and how to apply: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/257225/phd-research-fellow-in-the-futures-of-sustainable-ai

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Deåartment of Informatics

Country

Norway

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/257225/phd-research-fellow-in-th…

Contact

City

Oslo

Website

https://www.mn.uio.no/ifi/english/index.html

Street

PO box 1072 Blindern

Postal Code

NO-0316

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED