美国北卡罗来纳大学教堂山分校2022年招聘博士后职位（社会心理学/计算机科学）

Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill

Description

Posting InformationDepartment School of Law - 360001

Posting Open Date 02/23/2022 Application Deadline 04/08/2022 Open Until Filled No Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate Vacancy ID PDS003386 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location Hiring Range $70,000 - $80,000 Proposed Start Date Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The AI Decision-Making Research program at the UNC School of Law is dedicated to the study of issues related to the deployment of decision-making tools in all spheres of life including, criminal justice, education, employment, health, government, politics, etc. The goal of the AI-DR program is to train law students that will be well versed in the ethical and legal issues surrounding automated decision-making goals and to equip students with the technical savvy and legal knowledge to participate in the regulatory and policy governance of such systems.

The University of North Carolina School of Law aspires to be a great public law school. Toward this end, it pursues a fourfold mission: to prepare outstanding lawyers and leaders for the bar, the bench, all public and private law settings, and public service; to make nationally and internationally significant legal and policy contributions through an ambitious agenda of research and scholarship; to instill lifelong ethical values, dedication to the cause of justice and a lasting commitment to pro bono and public service; and, to serve the legal profession, the people and institutions of North Carolina, the nation and the world.

UNC School of Law is deeply committed to providing a welcoming community for students from all backgrounds. As the law school at the first public university in the country, our focus on public service and teaching excellence makes it crucial that we reflect and embrace the diversity of the communities we serve. Diversity of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression and identity, ideology, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, educational and cultural backgrounds, work experiences and veterans' status all enrich our community, connecting us with a variety of perspectives and ideas that strengthen our teaching, learning, and service.

Position Summary

The UNC School of Law is hiring two Visiting Fellows (Post-Doc Research Associates) who will conduct automated decision-making research to address all areas of the program's work including addressing the ethical and regulatory issues associated with AI or automated decision-making. Some areas of specific interest include: use of AI in educational settings, use of AI in business-decision-making, particularly to monitor employees, use of AI in the health sector, etc.

Candidates for this position should have a strong academic background and should have a J.D. and/or a Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Social Psychology, Computer Science, etc. Candidates should have prior publications in law review journals, excellent verbal and written communications skills, be self-directed, can manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work with people with diverse perspectives and positions, and exhibit promising leadership potential through professional experiences or law school activities. In addition to conducting scholarly research, candidates will help in managing the program's speaker series and Hackathons organized in conjunction with major corporations. Candidates who plan to go on the academic job market are particularly encouraged to apply as candidates will have the opportunity to gain teaching experience by co-teaching two courses with the Director of the program.

This is a one-year appointment but there is a possibility of renewal for a maximum two-year term.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

J.D. and/or Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Computer Science or related fields.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Technical knowledge of AI systems.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Prior publications in law review journals.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Special Instructions

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

Applicants should provide a cover-letter, C.V., writing sample, research statement, and provide names of three references with contact information.

Department Contact Name and Title Chris Castelloe, Human Resources Director School of Law

Department Contact Telephone or Email chriscastelloe@unc.edu Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information

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