Researcher in AI Ethics

We are looking for an expert in AI ethics to join our team focused on ethics and human values in technology. The role involves participating in research projects on the ethical and societal impacts of intelligent technologies as well as their application in practice. We’re seeking a specialist from the humanities or social sciences who cares about building trustworthy AI here in Slovakia.Main ResponsibilitiesConducting research activities focused on addressing ethical and societal challenges in the research and development of intelligent technologiesCollaboration with partners in both research and industry projects; leading and coordinating project tasks within national and European projectsPreparation and facilitation of activities related to ethical design and ethics-based assessment of AI systems (such as expert workshops), both for internal research teams and external partnersWriting articles, blog posts, and preparing seminars, podcasts, and other activities that help popularize artificial intelligence and intelligent technologies, with a focus on their ethical and societal impactsEmployee perks, benefitsBesides the possibility of working in this very unique environment, we offer a 3rd pillar contribution, free Gym on the premises, Multisport card, lots of interesting internal seminars from our science teams and even more fun during our Institute´s festivities.RequirementsResearch experience (3+ years) in the field of AI ethics, data ethics, ICT ethics, or some other related applied ethicsPhD or equivalent doctoral-level education, ideally in a humanities-related fieldProficient in English and Slovak (recommended for industry collaborations)Ability to work independently as well as a leader of small team toward planned outcomesFacilitation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with the research and industry partnersFlexibility, adaptability and the ability to work in applied researchIndependence and initiative in problem-solving, with a proactive and constructive approachExperience outside academia is warmly welcomeAbout our instituteKInIT is an independent non-profit institute connecting industry to excellent science. We bring together and enable growth of experts in artificial intelligence and other areas of computer science, with connections to other disciplines:- Web and user data processing including empowering humans with the ability to evaluate credibility of information and its manipulation- Processing and comprehension of natural language- Green and secure environment - Ethics and human values in intelligent technologiesKInIT combines the excellent competencies of academic researchers and educators with innovative companies, their needs and experience. By involving the private sector, our team of top notch Slovak AI research experts seek to create a healthy research ecosystem that bridges academia and industry.