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[Commlist] PhD position on Mitigating diversity biases of AI in the labor market at NTNU
Thu Sep 01 16:07:31 GMT 2022
We are hiring a PhD Candidate at the Norwegian University of Science and
Technology (NTNU) for the project “Mitigating diversity biases of AI in
the labor market (BIAS)” based at Department of Interdisciplinary
Studies of Culture (KULT). The application deadline is 25.09.2022. Read
more and apply here:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/231110/phd-candidate-studying-ai-and-bias-in-the-labor-market
<https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/231110/phd-candidate-studying-ai-and-bias-in-the-labor-market>
About the position
NTNU KULT is hiring a 3-year PhD Candidate for the research project
Mitigating diversity biases of AI in the labor market (BIAS). BIAS is a
4-year Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) project
starting in November 2022. The project will critically investigate how
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology is impacting the
labor market, e.g. through recruitment and promotion practices (see
further details below). The project is led by NTNU, with partners in the
Netherlands, Iceland, Turkey, and Italy among others. The PhD-candidate
will conduct field-work in a selection of these countries, in
collaboration with other project participants.
In the project, you will conduct qualitative research on the societal
consequences of automation and digitalization of society, especially in
relation to diversity and inclusion in the workforce. The research will
be developed in close collaboration with project leader of BIAS and main
supervisor, Associate Professor Roger A. Søraa and other colleagues in
the BIAS project.
The PhD will also be part of the research group
DigiKULT – Digitalization and Robotization of Society
in the Department of Interdisciplinary studies of culture (KULT). The
research group has good experience with national and international
research projects and researchers critically on digitization processes
in society. We offer an exciting and dynamic research environment, where
you will work closely in several teams and develop your own skills and
network.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate
Professor Roger A. Søraa:
(roger.soraa /at/ ntnu.no)
, or Professor Siri Sørensen:
(siri.sorensen /at/ ntnu.no)
. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please
contact Hilde Saxi Gildberg:
(hilde.saxi /at/ ntnu.no)
About the Department
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture is part of the
Faculty of Humanities at NTNU, located at the Dragvoll campus in
Trondheim. The department has 25 permanent employees, including research
scientists. There are currently approximately 25 PhD candidates, post
docs and temporary employees. The department teaches and conducts
research in two areas: Gender studies and Science and technology studies
(STS). Teaching is provided at all levels, including PhD. More info can
be found at
www.ntnu.no/kult.
About the BIAS project
The BIAS-project will investigate the use of Artificial Intelligence in
the labor market and how biases in hiring and promoting processes based
on personal characteristics are potentially reproduced with AI-based
systems. In an employment context, this can for example involve
analyzing text created by an employee or recruitment candidate in order
to assist management in deciding to invite a candidate for an interview,
to training and employee engagement, or to monitor for infractions that
could lead to disciplinary proceedings. It is therefore necessary to
identify and mitigate biases that occur in applications used in a Human
Resources Management (HRM) context.
The project will (1) investigate this from a technical perspective by
identifying how current AI systems are biased and propose solutions to
make them less biased, and (2) from a social scientific side with
extensive ethnographic fieldwork concerning the lived experiences of
employees, Human Resource managers, and technology developers (this is
primarily the area in which the PhD Candidate will work). The project
will then (3) provide substantial training for HR managers and
technology developers regarding the responsible development and
implementation of AI.
Duties of the position
Main tasks are anchored in the BIAS-project and involves:
Qualitative data collection and analysis of empirical findings,
with fieldwork in 2-3 countries.
Planning and organizing workshops in collaboration with the team.
Publication and dissemination of research (scientific and popular
scientific)
Project participation and work on the local and international level
Required selection criteria
The qualification requirement is the completion of a master’s
degree or second degree (equivalent to 120 credits) in Science and
Technology Studies (STS), Gender Studies, or other relevant SSH fields,
with a grade of B or better in terms of NTNU’s grading scale.
Knowledge of and interest in digitalization, automation and/or robotics
Excellent English oral and written skills
Preferred selection criteria
Experience conducting and analyzing qualitative interviews/observations
Experience in holding and conducting workshops
Mastery of a Scandinavian language
Personal characteristics
Structured, systematic and targeted
Experienced in working well in teams and groups that are
interdisciplinary and cross-cultural
Initiator and self-driven
Good communication skills
We offer
Exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic
environment
An open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Employee benefits
Salary and conditions
The period of employment is 3 years.
The position might be extended up to one year with duty work e.g. teaching.
As a PhD candidate (code 1017) you are normally paid from gross NOK 491
200 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority.
From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian
Public Service Pension Fund.
The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force
concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to
Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology.
Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen
to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from
recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there
may be changes in the area of work.
The position is subject to external funding from the EU.
It is a prerequisite you can be present at the institution on a daily
basis, and that you are able to move to Trondheim, Norway for the
duration of the position.
About the application
The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in
force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national
guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant.
The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for
the assessment must be in English.
Publications and other scientific work must follow the application.
Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the
information available on the application deadline. You should ensure
that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet
the criteria which are set out above.
The application must include:
Cover Letter, describing your motivation for the position (max 1 page)
A statement describing how your scholarly profile and research
ideas fits with the scope of BIAS and the duties of the position (max 2
pages)
Digital copy of master thesis, and if applicable other academic work
CV, certificates and diplomas
Name, affiliation and contact info of three referees
Proof of language proficiency if applicable.
NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality
according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.
General information
Working at NTNU
A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage
qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional
capacity or cultural background.
The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural
scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population
of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools,
kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in
the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily
available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for
education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy
nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air
quality.
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As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that
the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes
that are adopted.
Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and
municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have
your name entered on the list of applicants.
Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your
CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not
be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European
Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to
provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials
Verification (CHSI).
If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of
transcripts and reference letters.
Application deadline: 25.09.2022
The position should start 1. November 2022, or as soon as possible
thereafter.
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