Vacancy for Research Associate at University of Glasgow

Digital Preservation Coalition; Glasgow; In loco; GBP 39.347 - 44.263; Tempo pieno

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Career development opportunities

Mentorship available

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading research institution in Glasgow is seeking a full-time Research Associate for a six-month project funded by AHRC on Responsible AI. This role involves collaboration with an international team to include Indigenous knowledges in AI systems development, offering opportunities for career growth and mentorship.

Competenze

• Candidates are encouraged from diverse relevant backgrounds.
• Full-time role requiring collaboration on an AI project.
• Expected to contribute to workshops and disseminate findings.

Mansioni

• Central role in interdisciplinary scoping project.
• Collect and analyze project data as a key contributor.
• Organize workshops and promote project findings.

Conoscenze

Data analysis

Collaboration

Research output submission

Formazione

Degree in Library and Information Studies

Degree in Digital Humanities

Degree in Cultural Heritage Studies

Degree in Indigenous Studies

Descrizione del lavoro

• Vacancy for Research Associate at University of Glasgow

Vacancy for Research Associate at University of Glasgow

26 February 2024

Glasgow

£39,347 to £44,263 per annum

Fixed Term

The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Research Associate within the School of Humanities.

The successful candidate will make a leading contribution to an AHRC-funded BRAID (Bridging Responsible AI Divides) project on the topic of Responsible AI and Indigenous knowledges in libraries. This six-month interdisciplinary scoping project aims to develop a model for responsible AI systems development in libraries seeking to include knowledge from Indigenous communities, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia. Project partners include the University of Glasgow, King’s Digital Lab (King’s College London), The Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research (University of Technology Sydney), and the Digital Preservation Coalition. Applications are encouraged from a range of relevant backgrounds including, but not limited to, Library and Information Studies, Digital Humanities, Cultural Heritage Studies, and Indigenous Studies.

The successful candidate is expected to take a central role in the project team, working alongside Prof. Paul Gooding and collaborating closely with this international group of researchers. The candidate will contribute to collecting, analysing and interpreting project data, formulating and submitting research outputs, collaboratively organising workshops and other engagement activities. They will also help to promote and disseminate project findings as opportunities allow. Opportunities will be offered for career development and mentorship.

This post is full time (35 hrs per week) and has funding for 6 months.