Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Technology and Society

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Work duties The project assistant will primarily work in ongoing research projects on AI Transparency and Consumer Trust, where the assistant will help the PI with planning meetings and coming empirical studies, as well as contribute to studies on both governance and the interplay between social structures (society) and learning technologies (AI).

Qualifications

  • Master level and four years worth of studies including the social scientific or legal domain
  • Experience in or knowledge of legal or socio-legal studies in relation to AI, for example on social robotics, HRI
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Other merits

  • Education: interdisciplinary, with experience of societal concerns of AI-systems, preferably more than one degree.
  • Work experience as a project assistant, including proof-reading of academic texts etc.
  • Academic internship (15-30 credits) in AI-related field.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the research group, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment Fixed-term employment from February 2022 until September 2022, 50 % (temporary position).

Instructions on how to apply Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Part-time
First day of employment 220201
Salary monthly
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 50
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2021/4105
Contact
  • Stefan Larsson, +46462227158
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 14.Dec.2021
Last application date 28.Dec.2021 11:59 PM CET

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