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Job Offer: Research Associate in AI Risk and Foresight (Fixed Term):Job description:Job location: Cambridge The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) invites applications for Post-Doctoral Research Associates in AI risk, governance or foresight. CSER produces world-leading research on global catastrophic risk topics ranging from pandemics to the impacts of emerging technologies, engaging with policymakers at the national and international level, and launching major research initiatives in Cambridge. this function will be located in the AI: Futures and Responsibility (AI:FAR) team. Previous work includes: identifying underexplored AI risk scenarios, such as those arising from malicious uses of AI; developing new methodologies for foresight and scenarios relating to the long-term impacts of transformative AI; and developing recommendations and best practices for responsible, safe and inclusive AI development. The AI:FAR team includes researchers from our sister centre the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence. More here: https://www.ai-far.org/ Key activities connected with the function include: » Independent and collaborative research to be published as papers, reports, and other more innovative forms of outputs. » Participation in Centre-wide activities, both internally and through contributions to our outreach and engagement efforts. » Development of collaborations with leading researchers and research centres within and outside Cambridge, and with key contacts in government, international organisation and industry, where significant. candidates must have: » A PhD in a discipline such as public policy, law, international relations, computer science, machine learning, or economics; or equivalent practice producing in-depth research in a significant setting (e.g. policy, industry, NGO). » The capability and motivation to engage with the technical aspects of AI as explored in computer science and statistics » practice of engaging with diverse communities of experts, including academics across disciplines, industry partners, and policy makers. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2025 in the first instance. CSER is supportive of researchers who choose to take advantage of the University of Cambridge's allowance for part-time consultancy work, as well as other avenues for impact beyond academic publications. If you have any questions about this vacancy, Contact Us by Shahar Avin recruitment@cser.cam.ac.uk, or about the application process, Contact Us by the Schools HR team on SAHHR@admin.cam.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 25 September 2022. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 3 October 2022 (subject to change). Please quote reference GO32795 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Skills:
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