At the Athena Institute of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam we invite applications for a full-time permanent appointment as assistant professor specializing in Participatory AI. Job description Disciplinary areas of specialization might include, but are not limited to, the following: computer science, science & technology studies, innovation studies, digital sociology, digital humanities. Affinity with sub-fields like material and digital participation and participatory data design are welcome. Methodological areas of specialization might include: natural language processing, machine learning, experimental ethnography of data, living labs for design, and other transdisciplinary research methods. Although there are no specific requirements regarding topical areas of specialization, candidates need to relate their work to the five research themes of the Athena Institute; Emerging science and technology; (Global) health and well-being; Nature, agriculture and environment; Competency development in inter- and transdisciplinary research; and History of knowledge. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with different colleagues in projects across these research themes. In this position you need to empirically study and experimentally shapethe role of AI in participatory, action-oriented research practices. If you are mainly interested in critical and/or empirical studies of social and ethical aspects of AI ‘from the outside’, this position is not for you. While skepticism about the promise of AI is a crucial feature of good digital scholarship, your research approach should primarily be experimental and collaborative, with the aim of inventing new problem-solution packages for societal challenges regarding participation in science and technology, broadly defined. Research at the Athena Institute includes approaches such as STS Making & Doing; Interactive Learning and Action; Reflexive monitoring in action (RMA); and Situated Intervention, that share that issue-articulation and the exploration of directions for solutions are developed in collaboration with a wide range of actors/stakeholders. Requirements
Faculty criteria for appointment at the level of assistant professor are available upon request but minimally include having completed a PhD and having approximately 10 international peer reviewed publications. What are we offeringA challenging position from Assistant Professor 2 to Assistant Professor 1 in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,974 (scale 11) and a maximum of €5,439 (scale 11), depending on your education and experience. The job profile: Assistant Professor 2 is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.
About Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamThe ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences. We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences. The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad. Athena Institute, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences The position is offered within the Athena Institute, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences. The institute’s mission is to study and design interfaces between science and society to contribute both to a deeper understanding of innovation processes as well as a responsible implementation of research and innovation in society. Athena’s research program amongst other focuses on analysing complex global health challenges, designing interventions and conducting participatory monitoring and evaluation research. The section presently has a position vacant for a Postdoc/Lecturer. ApplicationAre you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button until 07/04/2023. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:
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