Open postdoctoral position at HUMAINT team in the field of Trustworthy Machine Learning
Application deadline: April 15th – EXTENDED TO MAY 17th
We are looking for a highly motivated and outstanding postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in Machine Learning. The researcher will contribute to our work on Fairness and Transparency of Machine Learning and to the development of practical methodologies for trustworthy Machine Learning systems. The outcomes of this research will contribute to the work of AI Watch to build scientific evidence for the definition of a possible regulatory framework for AI. The candidate will have to be able to work independently in the framework of the HUMAINT team and contribute to the research activities of the team and the Digital Economy Unit to support AI-related European policies.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a researcher with a strong scientific academic background, a robust professional record in research and experience in Machine Learning with:
- PhD (doctoral Diploma) or a university degree and a minimum of five years of experience in any area of Machine Learning;
- Research experience on fairness and transparency of Machine Learning is an asset, including the development of practical methodologies and tools. Topics: explainability, testing/evaluation, traceability, reproducibility, fairness, bias mitigation, human oversight;
- Research track record demonstrated by scientific publications and practical developing expertise;
- Very good writing and communication skills for scientific, policy, and the general public;
- Very good (C1) knowledge of English;
- Experience in working within interdisciplinary teams, following reproducibility practices and contributing to community is an advantage.
Conditions
36 months initial contract with possible renewals up to a maximum of 6 years.
Working place in Seville, Spain
About HUMAINT
The project HUMAINT aims to understand the impact of machine intelligence on human behaviour, with a focus on cognitive and socio-emotional capabilities and decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence at the European Commission
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an area of strategic importance and a key driver of economic development. That is why the Commission set out an AI strategy – COM(2018)237 -and agreed a Coordinated Plan with the Member States to align strategies – COM(2018)795. That Plan generated the set up of AI Watch, the Commission Knowledge Service to monitor the Development, Uptake and Impact of AI.
The Commission also established a High-Level Expert Group that published Guidelines on trustworthy AI in April 2019 and in the “White Paper On Artificial Intelligence – A European approach to excellence and trust” COM(2020)65 the Commission acknowledges that as with any new technology, the use of AI brings both opportunities and risks. Citizens fear being left powerless in defending their rights and safety when facing the information asymmetries of algorithmic decision-making, and companies are concerned by legal uncertainty.
How to apply
- Express your interest by applying to the JRC permanent call for researchers or the CAST permanent.
- Only then you can apply to this position
More information https://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/?site=SVQ
Code: 2020-SVQ-B6-FGIV-014111 – SEVILLE
FG IV- Scientific Project Officer in the field of Trustworthy Machine LearningDeadline: EXTENDED TO 17/05/2020 23:59 Brussels time