Job Reference: 644_24_CASE_DT_R3 Position: Researcher - Digital Ethics for Dual-Use Technologies (R3) - AI4S Closing Date: Monday, 30 September, 2024 About BSC: The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain.
It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, and is now the hosting entity for EuroHPC JU.
The mission of BSC is to research, develop, and manage information technologies to facilitate scientific progress.
BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth, and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
We promote Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
Context And Mission: The Computer Applications in Science and Engineering (CASE) department is looking for a researcher in digital ethics and cognitive science in engineering to join the BSC Dual-Use Technologies group.
The project will be developed within the framework of the AI4Science Fellowships (AI4S), a talent attraction and retention program aimed at the convergence of HPC and AI.
The programme aims to consolidate research lines on the intersection of AI-digital ethics for dual-use computational modelling and decision-making discoveries.
The funding for these actions comes from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility - Next Generation.
Key Duties: Leading the integration of a digital ethics for dual-use technologies research line into current and further developments, including: abductive reasoning, anticipation, code of ethics, death in AI and Robots, morality of constructed spaces, and natural interrelation of facts and values.
Interact with different partners of several National, European, and Pan-European research projects.
Contribute to scientific publications and report to different projects in which the researcher will be involved.
Requirements: Education: You have a PhD degree in Cognitive Science and Language, with a strong focus on technology considering technical, ethical, and socio-cultural dimensions.
A bachelor's in Philosophy (applied) will be very well considered.
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience: Knowledge in the relation between moral values and technology.
At least 4 years of post-doctoral position.
At least 5 papers or relevant scientific contributions in the last 5 years.
International experience is essential.
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience: Fluency in English is essential.
Proficiency in Spanish and other European languages would be advantageous.
General knowledge in cognitive sciences and language will be considered an asset.
Familiarity with AI regulatory frameworks such as EU AiAct will be valuable.
Competences: Ability to work in a team and in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to work independently and make decisions.
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