Postdoctoral Fellow, Language Machines & AI Humanities

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD-level Research Fellow to join the Language Machines project funded by AHRC. This 3-year programme seeks to map the historical role of the Arts & Humanities in AI innovation and to analyse current reading practices shaped by GAIs.

Applicants with interdisciplinary expertise in twentieth-century British literature, book history, history of technology/STS, or digital humanities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• PhD relevant to the research area (or near completion).
• High level analytical capability.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Fluency in relevant models, theories, and methods, and ability to contribute to developing new ones.
• Plan and coordinate research work.
• Coordinate own work with others to support effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Language Machines project, and contribute to the generation of new knowledge
• Analyse and interpret research data in a variety of formats
• Disseminate research findings for publications, research seminars, etc.
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
• Undertake management/administration arising from research
• Contribute to research-related activities and administration
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as archival research, scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
• Fosters a fair and equitable workplace for all staff

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Research design

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD-level Research Fellow to join the Language Machines project funded by AHRC. This 3-year programme seeks to map the historical role of the Arts & Humanities in AI innovation and to analyse current reading practices shaped by GAIs.

Applicants with interdisciplinary expertise in twentieth-century British literature, book history, history of technology/STS, or digital humanities are encouraged.