Research Associate

Edinburgh College of Art wish to appoint a Research Associate to conduct a risk-based review of generative AI and journalism and map policy implications. 

The Opportunity:

The post-holder will take a leading role in the research co-ordination, analysis and reporting of this work, led by Dr Bronwyn Jones at the University of Edinburgh. You should hold a PhD (or be near completion) in a demonstrably cognate discipline, such as social science, or law and policy. We would also welcome applications from researchers from other disciplines (including Engineering or Computer Science), who can demonstrate appropriate experience. We also strongly encourage applicants with prior work experience in a journalism or policy context. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and capable professional, with experience of working within the University environment, and with external partners.

Your skill and attributes for success:

• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders such as artists, academics and high profile funding partners
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential
• Excellent organisational skills to operate in fast paced environment
• Good knowledge of MS office, especially Excel

To Apply: Please apply via the University website, including your C.V and a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as detailed in the job description, by cliking the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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