(Internal Only) Student Research Assistant - 3D Model Impact Case Study Project

Northeastern University - London; Greater London; Remoto; GBP 19.000 - 27.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Eye test reimbursement

Cycle Scheme vouchers

Employee assistance programme

Descrizione del lavoro

Northeastern University London is seeking a Research Assistant to support the 3D model implementation project with responsibilities focused on creating training materials for corporate audiences and assisting in a pilot workshop. The role involves collaborating with the PI and co-I, translating research into accessible formats, and aiding evaluation of impact.

Approx. 10 hours per week, remote work enabled, with compensation listed as £16.64 per hour.

Competenze

• Experience translating research into accessible formats.
• Ability to create clear training materials for non-academic audiences.

Mansioni

• Plan, write, and edit training materials for 3D model implementation and related research.
• Support the development and/or delivery of the planned workshop training external parties to teach the implementation of the 3D model in a corporate setting.
• Facilitate collection of feedback and other data on the impact of this research.
• Meet with faculty supervisor on regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding the quality of the assistant’s performance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Conoscenze

Training materials development

Workshop delivery support

Data collection & analysis

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity The Research Project The Principal Investigator (PI) is Professor Brian Ball. The Co-Investigator (co-I) is Dr Alice Helliwell. The project relates to furthering the impact case study in Philosophy, developing research related to, and evidence of impact from, the investigative team’s 3D Model of Ethical AI Practice. That work itself forms just a part of the research philosophy colleagues are doing on AI ethics, and at the intersection of philosophy and computing (including AI) more generally. The 3D Model is the research team’s attempt to resolve an issue that has arisen in AI Ethics over the past decade, namely how to operationalize and implement ethical principle in AI practice. The PI and co-I have worked with an industry partner, Pippa Labs, to test the implementation of the 3D model in a business context and now look to further that initiative, through activities dedicated to ensuring broader uptake for impact beyond academia. Specifically, the team will work with our industry partner, and one or more research assistants, over the autumn and spring semesters, to (a) develop training materials, and (b) deliver a pilot one-day training workshop, on implementing the 3D model within a range of organizational contexts. We will also then (c) gather evidence of (i) the effectiveness of this training, and (ii) the impact of the model itself following organizational uptake. The project will not only facilitate uptake of antecedently existing research; it will also produce an interdisciplinary research output in its own right that bolsters the impact case study within philosophy.

Role Summary

Role Summary The research assistant (RA) will work with the research team, and partners, to support the project. Specifically, the RA will support the development of training materials related to the implementation of the 3D model in a corporate setting for use in the planned workshop. Some work has already been done translating the original research paper into more readily accessible form (e.g. two-page pdf) for corporate audiences; the RA’s role will be slightly different, helping the team to create materials that can be used in the projected workshop for training external parties in the implementatoin of the model in such settings. There may also be scope within the role for work supporting the development and delivery of the planned workshop and/or the creation and maintenance of a list of external contacts who can provide evidence of impact of the model.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, write, and edit training materials for 3D model implementation and related research undertaken by the PI and collaborator(s) for use by non-academic audiences.
• Support the development and/or delivery of the planned workshop training external parties to teach the implementation of the 3D model in a corporate setting.
• Facilitate collection of feedback and other data on the impact of this research.
• Meet with faculty supervisor on regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding the quality of the assistant’s performance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Scope of the Assistantship

Scope of the Assistantship The Research Assistant will work on dedicated tasks as indicated above. The RA will at times work online and will be expected to have the necessary equipment (laptop/PC, internet connection, standard licensed software package, College licensed library resources access, etc) to work remotely.

Supervision

Supervision The Research Assistant will be supervised by Professor Brian Ball and/or Dr Alice Helliwell as appropriate. This is envisaged to be on a fortnightly basis, or as required.

Engagement and Remuneration

Engagement and Remuneration The expectation is that the Research Assistant will work ca. 10 hours per week. This can be discussed with the Supervisor, subject to study commitments and schedules of the Research Assistant.

Position Type Student Salary Range £16.64 per hour

About the University

Additional Information About the University Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces. Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4,000 students by 2028/29. Choose NU London.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
• Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
• Support with private medical insurance.
• Eye test reimbursement.
• Cycle Scheme vouchers.
• 24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.

Equal Opportunities

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London. For staff’s own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).

About the University (History)

Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerlyNewCollegeoftheHumanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. Northeastern UniversityLondonis part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. Positioned as top ranking in the USA, Northeastern has campuses in Arlington, Boston,Charlotte, Miami, Oakland, SanJoseand Seattle in the USA, and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada. After becoming part of Northeastern University’sglobal network in early2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February2020 and moved to a new, state‑of‑the‑art campus in 2021. Northeastern UniversityLondon offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers, and society. It offers state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces across the organisation.

Contact

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