Research Assistant in Philosophy, Law & Politics
Internal Applicants Only
Deadline: noon on Friday 20th December 2024
Professor Ruth Chang is looking for a research assistant to help with research in two projects: i) ‘Hard Choices and Rationality’, and ii) 'Values and Artificial Intelligence'.
The project ‘Hard Choices and Rationality’ involves developing a book that moots a nonstandard view about rationality. The project ‘Values and Artificial Intelligence’ involves developing an axiologically-inflected model of algorithmic design whose main aim is to achieve as far as possible value alignment between machine outputs and human normative judgements. The work of the RA will be to assist with events and publications related to these projects, both of which will be completed shortly after December 2027.
Duration and hours
Working hours: a total of up to 600 hours across the duration of the project, to be agreed with the project supervisor.
Start date: as soon as possible in the New Year 2025
Date by which the work must be completed: 31 December 2027
Reporting
The Research Assistant will report to Ruth Chang.
Requirements
- A good understanding of the field of axiology/value theory is essential.
- An ability to read, understand, and summarize work from multiple disciplines is essential.
- Good spreadsheet (Excel) and Powerpoint skills are essential.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis is desirable.
- A knowledge of computer science is desirable.
- Webpage creation and management skills are essential, and experience of using Drupal or other website content management systems is desirable.
- Experience of managing social media communications is desirable.
- Experience of video editing is desirable.
Your normal place of work will be the St Cross Building or the Manor Road Building, Manor Road. However, provided you have the agreement of your PI/Supervisor, and a suitable space to work (including library access if required), it may be possible to undertake the work remotely.
In all cases the work must be undertaken in the UK.
Please note that you will be required to complete a Right to Work check before starting work. The Law Faculty HR Team will contact you directly to arrange for the appropriate check to take place. What is a right to work check? | Staff Immigration (ox.ac.uk)
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to current graduate students in the Faculties of Law and of Philosophy.
Rate of Pay
The work will be paid at £18.43 per hour, which equates to University Grade 6, point 1, on the basis of completed and approved timesheets, which must be submitted to payroll@law.ox.ac.uk by the last Friday of each calendar month for payment on the last working day of the following month.
In addition, paid annual leave will be assumed to be taken in the month in which it was accrued.
Funding
This opportunity is funded by a Byrne Fund donation (BAD00090).
How to Apply
A short CV and cover letter (including the name of your supervisor) should be sent by email to ruth.chang@law.ox.ac.uk by 20th December 2024. Please explain how you meet the requirements for the role, and give details of your availability. Supervisors may be asked for a reference.
Enquiries about the project are welcome, and may be addressed to Ruth Chang. General queries, e.g. about the appointment process, or eligibility, may be addressed to the Law Research Team.
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