VCAI Postdoctoral Fellowship: The University of Maryland’s Center for Values-Centered Artificial Intelligence (VCAI) is inviting applications for postdoctoral fellowship positions to work on ethical AI that promotes human and societal well-being. These one or two-year fellowships, with flexible start dates in 2023, are available in any research area that connects human and societal values to AI technology development.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Values-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Location: University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellowship program | Values-Centered AI (VCAI) Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Institution | University of Maryland |
| Location | College Park, MD (near Washington, DC) |
| Fellowship duration | 1-2 years |
| Start date | Flexible start dates in 2023 |
| Application deadline | March 31, 2023 |
| Eligibility | Applicants must have completed or be close to completing a Ph.D. in a relevant field |
| Research focus | Research that connects human and societal values to AI technology development |
| Faculty mentorship | VCAI postdoctoral fellows will be mentored by at least two of the VCAI faculty |
| Application requirements | Curriculum vitae, academic statement, writing samples, references |
| Responsibilities | Define own research agenda, co-mentor students, teaching opportunities, contribute to VCAI community |
| Qualifications | Ph.D. in relevant field, research ability demonstrated by publications or writing samples |
| Preferred qualifications | Research agenda that overlaps with at least two faculty in VCAI, ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment, participation in the broader scientific community, strong communication skills |
| Salary range | $70,000-$80,000 per year, plus competitive benefits |
| Equal opportunity | The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer |
| Accommodations | Applicants may request reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application process |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field, with degree requirements completed or close to completion by the start date
- Demonstrated research ability through two conference or journal publications, book chapters, or equivalent writing samples
- Research interests that overlap with at least two faculty members in VCAI
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment
Job Description: As a VCAI Postdoctoral Fellow, the selected candidate will:
- Pursue their own research agenda
- Interact with the center’s diverse array of researchers
- Contribute to ongoing research projects
- Work closely with faculty and graduate students in VCAI
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
- Co-mentor students with their faculty mentors
- Have teaching opportunities
- Organize the VCAI seminar series and interact with campus leadership
- Have opportunities to gain experience in grant writing
How to Apply: Candidates can apply by filling out the online application form on or before March 31, 2023. The application should include:
- A curriculum vitae
- An academic statement of no more than three pages discussing research interests and goals, teaching, mentoring, and leadership experiences
- Two representative conference or journal articles, book chapters, or equivalent writing samples
- The names and contact information for two or three references, with one being the dissertation advisor/supervisor
Last Date for Apply: March 31, 2023
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