AI Ethics Researcher

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible remote work environment

Funding for conferences/publications

Collaborative research community

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada, seeks an AI Ethics Researcher to advance responsible AI practices. You will conduct rigorous research on ethical challenges in AI/ML, analyze societal impacts, and help develop guidelines and policies for ethical development and deployment of AI technologies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers, engineers, and ethicists, and opportunities to publish in academic venues while working in a flexible remote environment that supports focused research.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in philosophy, ethics, sociology, CS, or related field with AI ethics focus.
• Proven research experience in AI ethics or technology ethics.
• Strong understanding of core AI/ML concepts and ethical implications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous research on ethical challenges in AI and ML.
• Analyze societal impacts, bias, fairness and equity in AI.
• Develop frameworks for evaluating ethical performance of AI systems.
• Contribute to ethical guidelines, best practices and policy recommendations.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and ethicists to translate ethics into practice.
• Publish findings in journals, present at conferences, and engage public discourse.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research methodologies

Written communication

Oral communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD or Master's in Philosophy/Ethics/CS with AI ethics focus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and intellectually curious AI Ethics Researcher to join their forward-thinking team in Kimberley. This role is central to advancing the understanding and implementation of responsible AI practices. You will conduct in-depth research into the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, focusing on areas such as fairness, accountability, transparency, bias mitigation, and societal impact. Your work will inform the development of ethical guidelines, policies, and technical solutions that ensure AI technologies are developed and used in a way that benefits humanity. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the intersection of technology, ethics, and society.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous research on ethical challenges and considerations in AI and machine learning.
• Analyze the potential societal impacts of AI technologies, including issues of bias, fairness, and equity.
• Develop frameworks and methodologies for evaluating the ethical performance of AI systems.
• Contribute to the creation of ethical guidelines, best practices, and policy recommendations for AI development and deployment.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and ethicists to translate ethical principles into practical applications.
• Publish research findings in academic journals, present at conferences, and contribute to public discourse on AI ethics.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Sociology, Computer Science, or a related field with a strong focus on AI ethics.
• Proven research experience in AI ethics, technology ethics, or related areas.
• Deep understanding of core AI/ML concepts and their ethical dimensions.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and research methodologies skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ethical arguments.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to conduct impactful research in a growing field.
• Flexible remote work environment to support research focus.
• Professional development opportunities, including funding for conferences and publications.
• Collaborative research community and access to resources in Kimberley.
• Chance to influence the responsible development of future AI technologies.