We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work on ethical AI research with us (Dhiraj Murthy<https://www.dhirajmurthy.com/about/> and other interdisciplinary University of Texas at Austin Good Systems<https://bridgingbarriers.utexas.edu/good-systems/events> faculty). Application review begins March 1, 2024. The job ad is pasted below and available on UT Austin’s website: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Postdoctoral-Fellow--Knowledge--Generative-AI--and-Power_R_00031572 Please feel free to forward the job ad to your local mailing-lists and recent PhD graduates who might be interested in applying. Many thanks, DHIRAJ MURTHY, Professor Director, Computational Media Lab School of Journalism and Media | Moody College of Communication The University of Texas at Austin https://moody.utexas.edu/faculty/dhiraj-murthy | @dhirajmurthy Co-editor, Big Data & Society<https://journals.sagepub.com/home/bds> (Impact Factor: 8.5) Publications: http://bit.ly/2HOgLJu -- Postdoctoral Fellow, Knowledge, Generative AI, and Power<https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Postdoctoral-Fellow--Knowledge--Generative-AI--and-Power_R_00031572?shared_id=8eac08fa-74d9-4fdf-a9ea-33ec40bb14b4> The University of Texas at Austin: School of Journalism and Media Location Austin, Texas This position has an expected start date of September 1st, 2024. Earlier start date can be negotiated. Purpose Good Systems<https://bridgingbarriers.utexas.edu/good-systems/events>, Ethical AI at UT Austin, is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on the theme of Knowledge, Generative AI, and Power as it relates to Good Systems core research projects, which investigate the ethical implications of AI technologies in society in the areas of surveillance and privacy, racial equity, smart cities, mis- and dis-information, human-robot interaction, and smart hand tools and the future of work. The postdoctoral fellow will report to Dr. Dhiraj Murthy<https://www.dhirajmurthy.com/about/>, but the research will be interdisciplinary. For more information on research themes and participating faculty, please view the Good Systems core research projects<https://bridgingbarriers.utexas.edu/good-systems/projects>. Possible research directions may include but are not limited to the following: * Misinformation and disinformation * Social media and influence and role of generative AI in information integrity * AI, Health and Social Media * Inequality, race, and social stratification * Impact of technological systems on knowledge creation * Impact of knowledge creation on technological systems * Data governance and regulation Candidates should explain their interest in one or more of these directions in their application. Responsibilities * Become familiar with the six Good Systems core research projects by meeting with team leadership, attending team meetings, and reading project scholarly outputs. * Develop, collect, and refine ideas for cross-project research opportunities on the theme Knowledge, Generative AI, and Power, and collaborate with relevant core project researchers to explore and develop a cross-cutting research topic. * Lead writing of manuscript(s) related to Knowledge, Generative AI, and Power, submit to conferences and/or journals, and present and disseminate findings. * Lead, develop, and submit external funding proposals. Required Qualifications * Applicants must hold or receive a Ph.D. in a relevant field before the start of the appointment. Ph.D. must have been received within the last three years. * Ability to lead collaborative research projects. * Strong writing skills demonstrated by first-authored peer-reviewed journal papers or peer-reviewed conference proceedings papers. Preferred Qualifications * Experience communicating social science ideas to interdisciplinary technical audiences (such as computer scientists, engineers, and humanists). * A general understanding of computational methods (e.g., machine learning, network analysis, natural language processing or formal statistics) sufficient for constructive dialogue with practitioners. * Research focus connected to Knowledge, Generative AI, and Power and ethical AI, broadly defined. * Educational backgrounds that are interdisciplinary or that span multiple disciplines, ideally ranging across the socio-technical spectrum. * An interest in broader societal dimensions of AI, including social, policy, and regulatory aspects. Salary Range $75,000 Required Materials * Resume/CV * 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor * Letter of interest (general fit with position, 1-2 pages) * Research statement (proposed project that you would be interested in pursuing, 2-3 pages) Deadline Review of applications will begin on March 1, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries Please direct any general questions about the position to Lea Sabatini, Good Systems Program Director (lea.sabatini@austin.utexas.edu<mailto:lea.sabatini@austin.utexas.edu>). About About Good Systems: Good Systems is a University of Texas at Austin research grand challenge that seeks to design AI technologies alongside broader policy and decision-making systems that can protect and improve our world. Our interdisciplinary campus-wide research effort brings together humanists, social scientists, and technologists to investigate how to define, evaluate, and build ethical AI systems that will transform society for the better. About UT Austin: UT Austin ranks among the 40 best universities in the world, and is a leading research university, attracting more than $650 million annually for discovery. UT Austin embraces interdisciplinary research and is home to more the 200 dedicated research units, centers, and research grand challenges, including Good Systems. About Austin: Austin has a vibrant, internationally renowned music, film, and art scene, along with a thriving economy that leads the way in the technology, engineering, and health care sectors. Often referred to as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin hosts major annual events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival and South by Southwest (SXSW). Austin serves as the home for corporate headquarters and research and development centers for many Fortune 500 companies and new startups, providing opportunities for collaboration and student placements for internships and careers.