Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position: Human-Centered Responsible AI

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame, through the Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society (LFIDS), invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in human-centered AI, responsible AI, and human-AI interaction. The appointee will work closely with Dr.

Toby Li and LFIDS affiliates on designing, deploying, and studying interactive AI systems to enhance human-AI collaboration and democratize access to responsible AI empowerment technologies. Open to applicants from relevant disciplines with a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in the field of consideration.
• Strong research skills with publications in high-ranking journals or conferences.
• Experience in AI research that crosses disciplinary boundaries and engages stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and study interactive AI systems to enhance human-AI collaboration.
• Collaborate with Dr. Toby Li and LFIDS affiliates on interdisciplinary AI research.
• Residency as a postdoctoral scholar within the Lucy Family Institute and engagement with the LFIDS community.

Skills

Human-centered AI

Responsible AI

Human-AI interaction

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Academic publishing

Education

PhD or terminal degree

Job description

University of Notre Dame: Office of the Provost: Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society

Location

University of Notre Dame

Open Date

Description

The Human-Centered Responsible AI (HRAI) Lab at the Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society (LFIDS) seeks highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of human-centered AI, responsible AI, and human-AI interaction. The candidate will work closely with Dr. Toby Li (https://toby.li/), the Director of HRAI Lab, as well as faculty affiliates of the HRAI Lab on designing, developing, deploying, and studying interactive artificial intelligence (AI) systems to enhance human-AI collaboration, augment human intelligence, and democratize access to AI empowerment technologies in a responsible way.

The postdoc will be a residential scholar within the Lucy Family Institute office space as well as an active participant within the Lucy Postdoctoral Scholar Community to enable greater collaboration between the Institute faculty and other postdoctoral scholars who are recruited through this initiative.

Open to applicants from any relevant discipline, including sub-disciplines of computing (e.g., human-computer interaction, machine learning, natural language processing, information systems) as well as those from a relevant application domain (e.g., education, health, policy, natural and social sciences) with a strong background in designing and building responsible AI systems to address problems in the respective fields.

The appointee was recently (typically five years or fewer) awarded a Ph.D. or the equivalent terminal degree in the field of consideration;

Excellent research skills demonstrated by a track record of publications in high-ranking journals, conferences, and/or with leading presses or a demonstrable capacity to develop such a record;

Strong interest and background in conducting AI research that crosses disciplinary boundaries, engages stakeholders, and makes positive societal impacts.

Strong oral and written communication skills and ideally some experience with working with partners within and outside academia;

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

Demonstrated successful dissemination of scholarship would be an advantage.

Women, minorities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597 .