Research Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI), University of Cambridge, is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to research, publishing and outreach on the ethics and governance of AI. This is a fixed-term post for which funding is available for 12 months in the first instance.

CFI is a highly interdisciplinary research centre addressing the challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence (AI), in both the short and long term. CFI is based at the University of Cambridge, with partners in Imperial College London, and UC Berkeley, and close links with industry and policymakers. More information is available at: Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence

The Research Assistant will support CFI's Academic Director, Dr Stephen Cave, with a range of tasks related to research project development, research process, publication and dissemination. This could include literature reviews; proofreading; identifying potential partners; assisting with the drafting of reports, material for webpages or social media posts; and aspects of project and academic event management. One important strand will be assisting with a new book series for Cambridge University Press, Elements in AI Ethics and Society, which Dr Cave is editing with Dr Kerry McInerney.

Applicants should have, or be studying for, a postgraduate qualification in a field relevant to the ethics and governance of AI (including philosophy, political science, science and technology studies, HCI, sociology, or related fields). Applicants must have demonstrable specialisation in AI ethics. All applicants should be able to demonstrate strong motivation in line with the goals of CFI, as well as capacity to work independently and in collaboration with others. Some relevant experience, such as in proofreading, publishing, project management or relevant research methods, is desirable.

Further information is available via the link below.

In order for your application to be considered, please upload the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A covering letter of no more than 500 words explaining your interest in the position and outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification within the further particulars
• A sample of professional writing of no more than 5000 words
• Names and contacts details of two referees who are familiar with your work

If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Stephen Cave on sjc53@cam.ac.uk. If you have any questions on the application process, please contact the School's HR Team on  sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Wednesday 12 February 2025. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 24 February 2025, subject to change.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please quote reference GO44723 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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