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Offer: PhD Studentship in Human-computer Interaction Exploring AI in Film and TV:Job description:Qualification Type: PhD Deadline: 6th of May (or until the position is filled) One fully funded PhD position to work with Dr. Susan Lechelt and Prof. Ewa Luger in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh on a project titled ?Scripted Production Futures in the Age of AI?. The project will be supported by an industry partner: BBC R&D. As AI evolves at an unprecedented speed, it is important to reflect on whether and how AI tools will support, or conflict with, the values embedded in the sectors in which they will be utilised. The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike brought to the fore fears about how AI will impact the scripted production sector - a creative sector comprising film and scripted TV. The aim of this project is to investigate these questions in-depth, in context of scripted production. Through qualitative and participatory design research with scripted production practitioners (e.g., scriptwriters, post-production specialists, among others), the project will inform how future AI systems, supporting aspects of scripted production workflows, can be designed with sensitivity to this sector's values. Full details of this project are available here: informatics.ed.ac.uk/prospective-postgraduates/fees-and-funding/scholarship s-research-students/project-related-phd-studentships/human-computer-interact ion-ai-film-tv The anticipated start date is 1st October 2024. Candidate's profile The candidate must meet the PhD entry requirements stated here: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/degrees/index.php?r=site/view&id=491 The AHRC expects that candidates will hold, or be studying towards, a significant Master's qualification or have significant professional practice to provide evidence of capability to undertake independent research. We're keen to hear from candidates from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds, including those that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. As such, formal qualifications in technical subjects, social sciences or arts and media are welcome, as well as wider practice in creative practice or research with people. practice in human-computer interaction, interaction design or creativity studies, prior practice working with digital tools and methods, and the use of qualitative research methods would be of particular benefit. Studentship and eligibility The studentship is funded by SGSAH (www.sgsah.ac.uk/partners/cda) and covers: » Full time PhD tuition fees for 3.5 years. » A tax-free stipend at UKRI levels for 3.5 years. The rate in 2024/25 will be £19,237. » A nominal budget of £1,750 in total to support conference attendance. Both Home and International students are welcome to apply. Application information candidates must submit: » Copies of all degree transcripts and certificates (and certified translations if applicable). This applies to fully completed and in progress degrees. candidates must also submit a single pdf document which includes: » Your full contact details together with the names and contact details of two referees (max 1 page) » Details of your interest in the studentship and your qualifications for it, and the specific areas of the project you would like to develop (max 2 pages). » A sample of your writing - this might be an academic essay or another example of writing style and capability. » A full CV (max 2 page) » Copies of two academic references, on letter headed paper, signed and dated within the last 12 months. All required documents should be submitted in one email to pgawards@ed.ac.uk no later than 17:00 GMT on Monday 6th May . Skills:
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