Research Assistant
University of Oxford, Oxford
Research Assistant
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University of Oxford, Oxford
- Part time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
This Research Assistant position will contribute to the project Aggregating Safety Preferences for AI Systems: A Social Choice Approach, funded by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). The project operates at the interface of AI safety and computational social choice and develops formal frameworks and algorithms for eliciting, aggregating, and analysing stakeholder preferences over risk and safety in AI systems. The Research Assistant will support the development and analysis of probabilistic and social choice models, undertake literature reviews and data analysis, and contribute to technical reports and research publications. The post holder will be line managed by Dr Markus Brill and will work with the interdisciplinary project team across Oxford and with collaborators at partner institutions. This post is based at the Department of Computer Science. The working pattern for this 10% FTE appointment will be agreed with Dr Markus Brill; overseas working is not permitted., While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Department of Computer Science at Oxford is renowned for pioneering research and teaching across diverse fields, consistently ranking among the best in the world. Our commitment to innovation drives us to tackle complex technological and societal challenges. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing, reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- Excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays) - pro rata for part time jobs
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme and discounted public transport