Artificial Intelligence, Policy, and Practice (AIPP) is a new initiative at
<br>Cornell University, led by faculty in Computing and Information Science and
<br>spanning the Ithaca and New York City campuses. The initiative brings
<br>together researchers pursuing fundamental technical advances in AI with
<br>scholars considering its ethical, legal, and social implications.
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<br>We seek a Postdoctoral Researcher who will help us explore how an
<br>integrated interdisciplinary approach to these issues can generate unique
<br>insights and provide an effective foundation for future innovation, policy,
<br>and advocacy.
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<br>The initiative will focus on a number of key challenges in the near-term
<br>future of AI. We will investigate how AI might improve the quality of
<br>decision-making, while also posing new challenges to fairness, equality,
<br>autonomy, dignity, and privacy, among other core values. We will consider
<br>how AI risks exacerbating information and power asymmetries, while also
<br>providing a way to measure, model, and mitigate these dynamics. Our goal is
<br>to establish the appropriate role for AI in addressing pressing issues,
<br>while ensuring that it does so with due consideration of social context and
<br>ethical norms.
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<br>The Postdoctoral Researcher will have the opportunity to help launch and
<br>shape this new initiative, conduct research, run seminars, stage events,
<br>and foster a truly interdisciplinary community. S/he will collaborate with
<br>one or more of the faculty supervisors associated with the initiative:
<br>Solon Barocas, Jon Kleinberg, Karen Levy, and Helen Nissenbaum.
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<br>Applications are welcome from recent Ph.D. graduates with a range of
<br>disciplinary backgrounds (e.g., computer and information science, data
<br>science, the social sciences, public policy, philosophy, media studies,
<br>science and technology studies, or related fields). Law graduates or ABDs
<br>with strong backgrounds or work experience in related fields are also
<br>eligible to apply. An interest in and ability to do translational,
<br>cross-disciplinary work between fields is crucial. This is a one-year
<br>position with the possibility of a second year depending on performance and
<br>funding.
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<br>The Postdoctoral Researcher may be located in Ithaca or New York City,
<br>depending on the location of the primary supervising faculty, but will have
<br>ample opportunity to spend time on both campuses. Applications should be
<br>submitted to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10902 and should
<br>include a CV, up to two publications (or writing samples), the names and
<br>contact information of three references, and a cover letter summarizing the
<br>candidate's relevant background, accomplishments, and fit with the
<br>position. A transcript of graduate work (unofficial is acceptable) may also
<br>be requested. For substantive questions related to the initiative or
<br>position, please contact sbarocas@cornell.edu.
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<br>The position is available for a Fall 2018 start (or sooner, given the
<br>candidate’s availability). We will begin to review applications on March
<br>5th.
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<br>Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are
<br>a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and
<br>Individuals with Disabilities.
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<br>--
<br>Karen Levy
<br>Assistant Professor, Department of Information Science, Cornell University
<br>Associated Faculty, Cornell Law School
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<br>http://www.karen-levy.net
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