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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">PhD opening to join us at UvA, SIAS (Socially Intelligent Artificial Systems), and in collaboration with ING. In case you know someone interested or feel like sharing--thanks in advance!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/PhD-position-in-Algorithmic-Fairness-and-Accuracy-in-Adaptive-Populations/735936602/">https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/PhD-position-in-Algorithmic-Fairness-and-Accuracy-in-Adaptive-Populations/735936602/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Closing date: <b>3 December 2021</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Research domain<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Numerous decisions impacting society are, nowadays, taken by algorithms. How does that affect a population of adaptive agents? How to fine-tune algorithms to potentiate desirable social dynamics and promote equal opportunity
in society? How to prevent discrimination both in the short- and the long-run?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Within the context of AI-ethics, we are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to work at the Socially Intelligent Artificial Systems (SIAS) group of the Informatics Institute, in collaboration with ING, to help us
tackle these questions. We are looking for a profile combining a strong computational background with curiosity, passion for scientific research and eagerness to comprehend social dynamics in hybrid systems where AI and humans co-exist.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">We are interested in both advancing fundamental research and developing concrete applications for the banking sector. As examples, Artificial Intelligence has been applied to automatically detect fraud, support credit
decisions and compute insurance risk metrics. In such contexts, anticipating potential harms and benefits of AI applications, while guaranteeing that their outcomes are accurate, fair and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics raises important
scientific and implementation challenges. Machine learning algorithms can affect the behavior of agents within networked complex systems in ways often hard to foresee. The specific goal of this project is to develop new computational models to assess the consequences
of AI in contexts where individuals may have heterogeneous preferences and strategically adapt over time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">This PhD position results from a collaboration with ING. You can find more general information about ING Group at https://www.ing.com. To know more about research at ING please contact Flavia Barsotti, Research Coordinator,
ING, Flavia.Barsotti@ing.com or Kerem Tomak, Chief Analytics Officer, ING, Kerem.Tomak@ing.com.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The successful candidate will be integrated in a highly stimulating research environment, both multi-disciplinary and international. The student will interact with partners in academia and industry and will have the opportunity
to contribute to concrete algorithmic changes and interventions that, when applied in the banking sector, aim at offering sustainable improvements in algorithmic fairness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">What are you going to do<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">This PhD position results from a collaboration of UvA and ING. This project will be conducted at the Informatics Institute of the University of Amsterdam (Socially Intelligent Artificial Systems group, SIAS) under the
supervision of Fernando P. Santos. The selected candidate is expected to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Develop models combining adaptive agents, game theory and machine learning to formalize individuals’ adaptation to algorithmic decisions;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Investigate how adaptation impacts long-term performance and fairness of machine learning applications;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Collaborate with researchers within SIAS;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Present results at conferences and workshops, and publish them in proceedings and journals;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Assist in relevant teaching activities;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Participate in bi-annual meetings to report the project progress; interact with researchers at ING.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Complete and defend a PhD thesis within 4 years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">What do we require<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- A Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computational Physics or a related field;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Strong interest in computational/mathematical modelling;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Background in machine learning and data science or interest in the fields;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Experience or ability to quickly gain knowledge in multiagent systems, (evolutionary or algorithmic) game theory, and/or complex networks analysis;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Good programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java, Mathematica);<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Good knowledge in statistics, basic probability theory and linear algebra;
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Strong communication, presentation and writing skills and an excellent command of English;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Socially engaged, highly motivated to understand social dynamics, creative.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Our offer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of 4 years). This
should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The gross monthly salary based on full-time employment (38 hours per week) ranges from €2,434 to a maximum of €3,111 (salary scale P). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year bonus. The starting salary
will be based on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The profile doctoral candidate is applicable in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement
of Dutch Universities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">More information: <a href="https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/PhD-position-in-Algorithmic-Fairness-and-Accuracy-in-Adaptive-Populations/735936602/">
https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/PhD-position-in-Algorithmic-Fairness-and-Accuracy-in-Adaptive-Populations/735936602/</a>
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