[agents] Two fully funded 3-year postdoc positions in AI policy

[Virginia Dignum]

The very recent AI Policy Lab at UmeåUniversity is seeking two 
postdoctoral candidates to work on transparency and on justice 
respectively. The Lab, which is led by Prof. Dr. Virginia Dignum has a 
strong international position, with focus on fundamental research, 
implementation and integration, and advocacy of AI policy. We operate at 
the intersection of computer science and social science and humanities, 
fostering a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.

Excellent candidates are encouraged to apply to one of the following 
positions:

-*Postdoc on AI transparency*: The postdoctoral fellow will focus on 
developing models, theories, and tools for the specification, 
monitoring, and evaluation of the transparency of AI systems. This 
research will address the complexity of AI decision-making processes, 
develop interpretable formal models to assess the impact of transparency 
on accountability and user trust and adoption. The role involves 
addressing ethical and legal considerations and devising computational 
methods to measure and improve the transparency of AI systems across 
various domains. Application link: 
https://umu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:691107/

-*Postdoc on AI justice*: The postdoctoral fellow will be tasked with 
exploring and developing theory and tools on key questions such as 
formal definitions of justice in AI in computationally tractable ways, 
detecting and mitigating biases in algorithms, and assessing AI's impact 
on marginalized communities. The role demands a formal understanding of 
algorithmic accountability, policy development for equitable AI, and the 
development of methods and tools to balance AI's efficiency with 
fairness principles. Ideal candidates should be passionate about shaping 
AI technologies to promote global equity and inclusion, backed by a 
strong foundation in computer science and ethical AI practices. 
Application link: https://umu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:691080/

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Our research is not only about the development of intelligent systems, 
but also in understanding the effects of their deployment on our 
societies. We are working to ensure the ethical application of 
Artificial Intelligence (AI), both through public engagement and 
frequent interaction with policymakers, and by facilitating the 
engineering of Responsible AI. Researchers collaborate with several 
national and international research groups and have active links with 
industry and policy organisations. We offer:

  * Full-time, 3-year, fully funded contract
  * A vibrant, collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment.
  * Access to a wide international network across faculties and disciplines.
  * Opportunities to engage with policymakers and influence AI policy
    development.
  * Support for innovative research and access to state-of-the-art
    facilities.

Is this interesting for you? Welcome with your application*at latest 
February 29, 2024.*

*Project description and working tasks.*

For additional information, please contact Prof. Dr. Virginia 
Dignumvirginia at cs.umu.se.
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