Job Description
The Role
The Public Policy Programme works alongside policy makers in pursuit of the Institute's mission – to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better – by developing research, tools, and techniques that have a positive impact on society. Within this aim, the programme tackles questions of how to develop and deploy AI for better governance and policymaking, and how to advance regulatory frameworks and governance mechanisms for the ethical development and deployment of AI.
We are recruiting a Research Associate to join the AI Governance and Regulatory Innovation team. The successful candidate will report to the Head of AI Governance and Regulatory Innovation and will play a central role in delivering the team’s strategy for research, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building in the areas of AI standards and AI regulation. The post holder will join the team during an exciting time, with the opportunity to shape new workstreams while contributing to the development of the AI Standards Hub and other existing projects.
Your Profile
The successful candidate will have a PhD or an equivalent level of professional experience, and an excellent understanding of technical as well as governance - and management - related aspects concerning the design, development, and use of AI technologies. They will also bring with them a strong understanding of the current literature on regulatory and ethical considerations related to AI as well as general understanding of and strong interest in existing and emerging legal and regulatory frameworks and requirements with relevance to AI technologies at the national and international level.
Main Duties
- Generating research and thought leadership on standards and regulation for AI that encompasses technical as well as non-technical considerations and addresses questions in areas such as reliability and safety, security, transparency, fairness, accountability, interoperability, or wider societal implications. Specific research aims are project dependent and may include analysing AI use cases, their associated challenges and risks, identifying and assessing the adequacy of existing standards and regulatory frameworks in the UK and internationally, and developing recommendations for addressing gaps and needs for new standards and regulatory measures.
- Contributing to engagement, community building, and knowledge production & exchange activities with diverse stakeholders (including industry, regulators, academia, and civil society) in the UK and internationally through workshops, roundtables, webinars, and other relevant formats.
- Developing resources, tools, and training materials to equip stakeholders with knowledge on best practice, standards, regulatory strategies, and the wider AI governance landscape.
Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2024 AT 23:59 (LONDON, UK BST)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Terms and Conditions
This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term basis for two years. The annual salary is £44,180 - £49,966 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits.
Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant at a salary of £41,352 per annum.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.
The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.