Call for Applications! for PhD position on Human-Centered AI and Law! Maastricht University!
Maastricht University invites applications for a fully-funded PhD position focused on studying the human element of EU laws for data and AI.
Job Description
Legislators, too often, adopt new laws without truly considering the effects those laws have on citizens. The widespread use of annoying and ineffective “cookie banners” on websites is just one symptom of this. In your PhD research, you will seek to understand how to better respect the human element in AI laws, particularly regarding the new EU Artificial Intelligence Act. Your PhD research will aim to better protect the digital lives of ordinary citizens who are commonly exposed to deceptive software designs like those seen in many cookie banners, abuse of their data and privacy, and the will of large tech companies in determining how foundational digital infrastructure – that we use daily – is built.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering Design, or Human-Computer Interaction (or equivalent).
- Experience with or willingness to learn qualitative research methods, such as content analysis, interviews and surveys.
- Experience with or willingness to learn quantitative research methods, particularly statistical data analysis with R or Python.
- Interest in learning about other disciplines, law in particular.
- Community-friendly team player.
- Excellent oral and written English communication
Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new PhD candidate? Apply now, no later than 25 November 2024, for this position.
Applications should include:
- a letter of motivation;
- a curriculum vitae;
- representative work (e.g. a master thesis).
The interviews will be held between late November and early December 2024.
The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.
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