Remote AI Ethicist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Conference attendance

Remote-friendly culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote AI Ethicist to champion responsible AI development across the organization. The role focuses on fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy, collaborating with researchers, engineers, product managers, and legal teams to embed ethics throughout the AI lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced ethics-focused degree and 3+ years of experience, with strong understanding of ML, data privacy, and bias.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Law, Social Sciences, or a related field with a focus on technology ethics.
• 3+ years of experience working on ethical implications of AI or emerging technologies.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, data privacy, and algorithmic bias.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in communicating complex ethical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in policy development or regulatory compliance related to technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ethical AI guidelines, frameworks, and best practices across the organization.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new and existing AI systems.
• Advise development teams on mitigating bias, ensuring fairness, and promoting transparency in AI models.
• Stay current with evolving AI ethics regulations, industry standards, and public discourse.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops on AI ethics with internal stakeholders and external experts.
• Contribute to public policy discussions and contribute to building a framework for responsible AI adoption.

Skills

AI ethics

Policy development

Bias mitigation

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Advanced ethics degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Remote AI Ethicist to join their team and champion responsible AI development practices. In this fully remote role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the ethical considerations surrounding our AI systems, ensuring fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy. You will work closely with AI researchers, engineers, product managers, and legal teams to integrate ethical principles into the entire AI lifecycle, from design to deployment and monitoring. This is a unique opportunity to influence the ethical landscape of AI and contribute to building trust in artificial intelligence technologies globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ethical AI guidelines, frameworks, and best practices across the organization.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for new and existing AI systems.
• Advise development teams on mitigating bias, ensuring fairness, and promoting transparency in AI models.
• Stay current with evolving AI ethics regulations, industry standards, and public discourse.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops on AI ethics with internal stakeholders and external experts.
• Contribute to public policy discussions and contribute to building a framework for responsible AI adoption.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Law, Social Sciences, or a related field with a focus on technology ethics.
• 3+ years of experience working on ethical implications of AI or emerging technologies.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, data privacy, and algorithmic bias.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in communicating complex ethical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in policy development or regulatory compliance related to technology is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI ethics initiatives from anywhere.
• Contribute to shaping the future of responsible AI.
• Professional development budget and opportunities for conference attendance.
• A forward-thinking company culture that values ethical leadership.