Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

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Philosophy
Location:  University Park
Salary:  £30,487 to £38,205 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £33966 with relevant PhD).
Closing Date:  Thursday 22 February 2024
Reference:  ARTS026824

Applications are invited for the above post based at The University of Nottingham, University Park, with a base in the School of Humanities, Department of Philosophy.

The purpose of this role will be to work on the project: ‘Creating a Dynamic Archive of Responsible Ecosystems in the context of Creative AI’ at the University of Nottingham in undertaking research and other activities such as organising workshops, networking events, drafting reports, researching RAI resources, identifying research avenues etc. This is an interdisciplinary project including colleagues from Philosophy, English, Music, Computer Science, Medical Sciences, national institutions e.g. The National Archives and partner companies working in Health AI e.g. BlueSkye AI. This is a 6-month scoping project to be used as the foundation for an application for a longer-term demonstrator project. 

The successful candidate will meet regularly both remotely and in-person with their line manager and the project team in relevant sites at Nottingham and at one workshop held in London at the National Archives. The person appointed will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods, and extend their research portfolio, particularly with regards to interdisciplinary research on Responsible AI in the context of Creative AI applications.

Applications are welcome from those who have completed a PhD, or near completion in Philosophy preferably with specific interests in Responsibility, Responsible AI, Creativity, Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Art, or Ethics. Experience of having already undertaken work or research in one of these areas would be desirable.

We warmly welcome applications from under-represented groups, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction. We are proud to have an Athena Swan Bronze Award recognising good practice towards the advancement of gender equality in our school.

Shortlisting is anonymous: we cannot see any personal data or the ‘Additional Information’ section in your application until shortlisting is completed. Shortlisting is by criteria-based questions based on the person specification, rather than CV or letter.

This post will be offered on a fixed-term, full-time (36.25 hour) basis, commencing 1st April 2024 and ending 31st July 2024. Job share arrangements may be considered. The candidate will be expected to attend scheduled online and in-person meetings with relevant parties at sites in Nottingham or in London. This work will extend into the summer, rather than aligning with the academic year.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Lydia Farina at [email protected], Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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