Research Associate (Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities)

Contract Type: Fixed-term until 31 July 2024

We are looking to appoint a research associate to contribute to the delivery of a 6-month research council funded scoping project which will investigate the use of AI to enhance museum visitor experience, specifically in relation to biases in AI which stem from the colonial history of museum collections.

This is an excellent opportunity for a post-doctoral researcher to work as part of an interdisciplinary team spanning Politics and International Relations, English, Computer Science, and Digital Culture, and develop knowledge exchange and impact with and for partners and stakeholders in the museums and heritage sector. The role will include contributing to reviewing/synthesising academic literature, scoping/reviewing existing processes for responsible AI, on-site museum scoping work, knowledge exchange and impact activities and the writing of outputs. Please see the full person specification in the job particulars, but in brief we seeking a candidate with an arts, humanities, or social sciences PhD (at or near completion), an ability to contribute to organising events, experience producing high quality research and writing, ability to write for different audiences, experience of arts, humanities, or social science methodologies, effective communication skills, including presentations and social media, good organisational skills, and ability to work both independently and closely with a team.

What We Offer

• 41 days (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

The Department of Politics and International Relations is one of the UK’s most successful centres for teaching and research. Our reputation for world-leading research has been confirmed in successive exercises of the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and Research Excellence Framework (REF). We also pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation for teaching, with excellent satisfaction ratings in the National Student Survey.  Our operations are underpinned by a team of professional services staff within the Department. Our website offers more information about all aspects of the Department’s activity. Please see http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/politics for more details. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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