Duke University, Initiative for Science & Society
Position ID:
Position Title:
AI Research Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2022/05/01 11:59PM
finished (2022/02/24, finished 2022/11/05)
finished (2022/02/24, finished 2022/11/05)Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Artificial Intelligence Research AssociateDuke Job Code 1361
Duke Law is seeking a full-time Research Associate (or 2 part-time Research Associates) to assist Professor Lee Tiedrich in work with the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) focusing on open data and algorithm licensing and other intellectual property issues relating to artificial intelligence. In addition to conducting research and helping to produce GPAI reports to be published in November 2022, the Research Associate(s) will have the opportunity to participate in GPAI IP Subcommittee meetings with experts from around the world.
The initial appointment will be through early November 2022, with an opportunity for extension, based on funding and performance.
Professor Lee Tiedrich is a Visiting Professor of the Practice at Duke Law School and a Distinguished Faculty Fellow in Ethical Technology with the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. She also serves on the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) Multistakeholder Expert Group and is the co-chair of the GPAI MEG IP subcommittee.
The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence is a multi-stakeholder initiative which aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities on AI-related priorities. Built around a shared commitment to the OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence, GPAI brings together engaged minds and expertise from science, industry, civil society, governments, international organizations, and academia to foster international cooperation.
Qualifications
• JD, preferably with 2-3 years of work experience in a related field
• Strong Intellectual Property and Emerging Technology background
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full time preferred, but open to part-time.
• Available to start March 2022
Application Process
Applicants will submit a cover letter, list two references (names, titles, emails), and their resume via Academic Jobs Online. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two references (email addresses)
And anything else requested in the position description.
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