Lead AI Ethics Researcher - Hybrid/Remote & Impact

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development funding

Hybrid work model

Access to cutting-edge research

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Lead AI Ethics Researcher to spearhead the development of ethical frameworks and guidelines for responsible AI. You will lead interdisciplinary research, publish findings, and engage with industry, policymakers and academia from Stellenbosch with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, 6+ years in AI ethics, strong publication record, and ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.

Formación

• PhD or equivalent with focus on AI ethics and related interdisciplinary study.
• Minimum of 6 years' research in AI ethics, technology ethics or responsible innovation.
• Strong publication record in journals/conferences.
• Solid understanding of ML concepts and AI systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of presenting to diverse audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Lead research projects on AI ethics issues such as bias, fairness, transparency and privacy.
• Develop and refine ethical frameworks, principles and guidelines for AI development.
• Analyze societal, legal and ethical implications of emerging AI tech.
• Publish research papers, white papers and reports for multiple audiences.
• Collaborate with AI engineers, product managers and legal experts to embed ethics into systems.
• Engage policymakers, regulators and industry groups to promote responsible AI.
• Organize and participate in workshops, conferences and public forums on AI ethics.
• Mentor junior researchers and guide strategic direction of the ethics program.

Conocimientos

AI ethics

Research leadership

Policy analysis

Interdisciplinary background

Academic publishing

Stakeholder engagement

Explainable AI

Communication

Educación

PhD in CS/Philosophy/Law/Sociology or related AI ethics

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Lead AI Ethics Researcher to spearhead the development of ethical frameworks and guidelines for responsible AI. You will lead interdisciplinary research, publish findings, and engage with industry, policymakers and academia from Stellenbosch with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, 6+ years in AI ethics, strong publication record, and ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.