20 Responsible Tech Jobs that Close at the End of January
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Closing January 28
U.S. Executive Office of the President - Data Scientist [Washington, D.C.]
“This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Office of Translational Research (OTR). ONDCP's mission is to develop, implement and sustain the President's agenda regarding trafficking and use of illicit drugs and misuse of prescription drugs through its National Drug Control Strategy (NDCS).”
Responsibilities include the following:
Responsible for providing professional consultation in the application of statistical and data science theories, techniques, and methods in conducting studies and analyses assessing drug use availability, the consequences of drug use, and the effectiveness of drug programs.
Collects, compiles, and analyzes demographic and other data, and develops measures to track the overall performance of the NDCS.
Identifies gaps in ONDCP research and data collection, or to identify areas requiring additional focus.
Develops and conducts data science projects, often with other government partners, for determining data needed to fill gaps in the overall government program for statistics in the area of drug use or to further examine the effect of changing socio-demographic circumstances related to drug use.
Plans, researches, and implements the full scope of investigative projects aimed at analyzing substance use and drug trafficking trends in order to facilitate greater understanding of the problems and issues involved.
Requirements include a degree in “Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position,” or equivalent experience.
“Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.”
The salary range is $106,823 - $138,868 per year (GS 13), and the deadline to apply is January 28th.
Coding it Forward - 2022 Civic Digital Fellowship/Civic Innovation Corps [Remote]
Coding it Forward welcomes applicants to the 2022 Civic Digital Fellowship/Civic Innovation Corps. “The Civic Digital Fellowship is a first-of-its-kind model that empowers early-career technologists to explore careers in public service through a 10-week internship.”
“We recruit Fellows across four areas of practice: software engineering, data, design, product management.”
“Civic Digital Fellowship: Must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate (2- or 4-year) or graduate degree program at an accredited institution of higher learning.”
“Civic Innovation Corps: Must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a bootcamp or certificate program (minimum of 12 weeks), undergraduate, or graduate degree program.”
“The hourly wage for undergraduates starts at $15 (~$6,000 for 10 weeks) and for graduate students starts at $17.50 (~$7,000 for 10 weeks). Fellows working in-person will also receive housing. Additional financial assistance is available, beginning at $1,500, to those with demonstrated need.”
Deadline for applications is January 28th.
New America - Deputy Director of Communications [Washington, DC]
New America is looking for a Deputy Director of Communications to help “shape and grow a communications team committed to telling PIT success stories, growing the field and pipeline of PIT practitioners, demonstrating examples of PIT in practice, and using new mediums, events, opportunities, and audiences to grow the reach of the program and its leadership. Working across verticals and with PIT leadership, the Deputy Director of Communications will help establish, then nurture and oversee, a burgeoning hub of information and activity for the public interest technology ecosystem as well as a university network (PIT-UN) that is vibrant, diverse, and rapidly expanding.”
Responsibilities include the following:
“Work with PIT Leadership and the Senior Advisor, Strategic Engagement and Impact Communications to shape, implement, iterate, and evaluate the strategic communications plan;
Lead and oversee the day-to-day execution of that communications plan, working to ensure that editorial, multimedia, digital, web, email, and media-based initiatives are operating efficiently and effectively;
Serve as the primary communications liaison to PIT stakeholders at every level, transitioning effectively between program areas and understanding the messaging requirements and needs of each;
Coordinate across New America teams and subsets as needed – including PIT, PIT-UN, New Practice Lab, Open Technology Institute, and others – to find points of synthesis, capitalize on opportunities for collaboration and mutual engagement, and deliver impact”
The successful candidate should have “6+ years of communications experience, with at least 3 years of direct management experience, in-house at an agency, NGO, or nonprofit entity.”
“We will consider applications on a rolling basis; priority consideration will be given to those who submit their applications by January 28th 2022.”
Stanford Institute for Human-Center AI - HAI Visiting Artist Program [Bay Area, CA]
“The HAI Visiting Artist Program, co-sponsored by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) in partnership with the Stanford Institute for Diversity in the Arts (IDA), serves to augment human creative expression and experience by creating an interdisciplinary residency for artists working at the intersection of art and AI. The program immerses artists in a community of fellow artists, scholars, thinkers, and practitioners from across the entire Stanford campus, offering opportunities to engage through tech-arts salons and other events and chances to work with faculty and students.”
“Successful applicants may be emerging or established but must have a national reputation and a record of commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration. For the purposes of this program, the term “artist” refers to anyone engaged in creative work from any discipline: literature, music, dance, visual or graphic art, spoken word performance, design, multimedia, as well as STEM and fields beyond arts and humanities etc. “Artist” can also expand the definition of the traditional scholar or artist to include those who identify as scholar-artists, artist-activist, or other preferred identifications to name their practice.”
“The expectation is that the artist’s commitment will extend a full academic year with a substantial portion of that in “residence” in the Bay area, or with comparable terms of sustained and robust engagement with the Stanford community - collaborating with faculty, engaging with students through courses and/or workshops, and presenting their work to the public in a live or virtual forum.”
“$50K stipend with additional funding available for project development”
The opportunity closes on January 28th.
2022 Data Science for Social Good Summer Fellowship, Carnegie Mellon University - Data Science Mentor (FT) [Pittsburgh, PA]
“The Data Science for Social Good Fellowship is a summer program to train aspiring data scientists to work on machine learning and data science projects with social impact. Working closely with governments and nonprofits, fellows take on real-world problems in education, health, energy, public safety, transportation, economic development, international development, and more. For three months they learn, hone, and apply their data science/ML/AI, analytical, and coding skills, collaborate in a fast-paced atmosphere, and learn from mentors coming from industry and academia.”
“Data Science/ML/AI Mentors are a critical component of the Fellowship. Mentors work full-time for 12-weeks at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh with dedicated teams of fellows and provide hands-on technical mentoring and data science expertise to the projects. Each mentor leads (typically 2 or 3) teams of Fellows (3-4 people each) and serves as a project lead and technical adviser. Each Mentor is teamed up with a Project Manager who leads the relationship with the project partner as well as makes sure the team is working well together and moving forward. Mentors also help us teach workshops and tutorials over the summer and are an integral part of the organizing team.”
What will you do?
“Mentor students and recent graduates working on applied data science projects;
Coordinate with government and non-profit partners, including scoping, ongoing updates, field trials & evaluation, and eventual implementation & deployment;
Provide technical leadership and support on applied data science projects;
Help students and recent graduates overcome technical challenges in projects and build new skills;
Review technical project work to ensure the highest quality deliverables for project partners;
Work closely with Project Manager and senior staff to adjust project schedules, scope, and deadline and identify when teams need additional support;
Coach fellows on effectively communicating complex technical information to a general audience;
Ensure effective documentation and version control of project artifacts and code.”
What are we looking for?
“An ideal mentor has a strong technical background, typically PhD (in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Quantitative Social Sciences, or Public Policy) and several years of industry/government experience. We want mentors to have real-world data science/ML experience as well as experience in leading teams and working with students and industry/government partners.”
“Experience with Python Data Science Toolkit (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-Learn, etc.)
Experience with machine learning, Spark, MapReduce, distributed computing, and AWS or other cloud environments
At least 5 years of professional experience working in industry, government, non-profit developing real-world data science systems
Experience with GitHub
Experience working on social impact projects”
Deadline is January 28.
2022 Data Science for Social Good Summer Fellowship, Carnegie Mellon University - Project Manager [Pittsburgh, PA]
“The Data Science for Social Good Fellowship is a summer program to train aspiring data scientists to work on machine learning and data science projects with social impact. Working closely with governments and nonprofits, fellows take on real-world problems in education, health, energy, public safety, transportation, economic development, international development, and more. For three months they learn, hone, and apply their data science, analytical, and coding skills, collaborate in a fast-paced atmosphere, and learn from mentors coming from industry and academia.”
“Project Managers are a critical component of the Fellowship. We are looking for project managers with 2+ years of experience managing technical projects with real-world impact. Project Managers work full-time for 12-weeks at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Project Managers manage 2 to 3 teams of 3 to 4 fellows each scoping and developing data science projects to help partner organizations solve real-world problems with social impact. Project managers will work closely with their teams, partner organizations, data science mentors, and senior staff to ensure that their teams have the resources and requirements they need to develop solutions that meet their partner organizations’ and societal goals.”
What you will do
“Lead and assist teams planning, executing, and delivering projects;
Coordinate teams’ work with project partners to gather the requirements and resources necessary to meet project goals;
Manage team workflow, fairly distributing work across team members while taking into account skill, ability, and growth;
Set up and manage tools and processes that facilitate project work, including project plans, calendars, communication channels, and code repositories;
Schedule, plan, and lead regular team meetings and partner meetings;
Communicate effectively inside and outside DSSG to keep leadership, partners, and other stakeholders appraised of project status and timelines;
Work closely with Technical Mentor and senior staff to adjust project schedules, scope, and deadline and identify when teams need additional support;
Provide feedback and facilitate timely reviews of team deliverables, reports, and presentations;
Support DSSG-wide events, workshops, and meetings;
Ensure all project artifacts and documents are stored and safely archived following project completion.”
What we’re looking for
Required qualifications
“Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in sciences, social sciences, public policy, business or another relevant field.
Strong project management skills in agile settings for technology projects
2+ years of project management or consulting experience
Experience working on real-world problems and passion for making a social impact
Expertise in Microsoft Excel for project tracking, budgeting and resource management (e.g. knowing how to use vlookup function)
Experience with online project management tools (e.g. Trello, Github)
Ability and experience managing multiple projects at the same time
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Strong written and verbal communication”
Deadline is January 28.
Carnegie Mellon University - 2022 Data Science for Social Good Summer Fellowship [Pittsburgh, PA]
“The 2022 Data Science for Social Good Summer Fellowship is a full-time, 12-week summer fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The fellowship will last from May 30, 2022 to August 19, 2022. The fellowship is a project-based training program designed to train responsible data scientists and ML/AI practitioners with strong skills in solving real-world social impact problems in collaboration with governments and non-profits and an understanding, excitement, and passion for solving problems with social impact.
Successful fellows have different skill profiles and backgrounds in order to create a collaborative community. Everyone has some programming, statistics and data analysis skills in addition to a passion for making a social impact. Some are stronger at Computer Science and Machine Learning. Others have a strong Applied Math or Statistics background. Some come from a quantitative Social Science, Economics, or Public Policy background. Others have Physics or Chemistry or Geography or Linguistics degrees. We’re not expecting you to be awesome at everything. Tell us what you’re good at and what you’d like to learn. In addition, personality and communication skills matter! If you’re passionate about a cause or social issue, tell us about it in your application. If there’s a recent project you’ve done that you’re proud of, we’d like to hear about it.
All fellows are expected to attend the entirety of the fellowship in person. There will be no remote option for participating in the program. Fellows are paid a stipend for participating in the program that is more than enough to cover travel, housing, and other expenses for the summer.
The program is designed for current students and recent graduates, and has accepted current undergraduate and graduate students, post-docs, as well as recent graduates who are currently working.
The program accepts non-U.S. citizens, as well as U.S. citizens and has sponsored J-1 visas, as well as had students with F-1 visas attend.”
Deadline is January 28.
Closing January 30
TechCongress - Congressional Innovation Scholars [Washington, DC]
“We are bridging the divide between Congress and the technology sector by placing tech savvy students like you-- who have recently finished a Master's program or PhD, or are early on in your career-- to work with Members of Congress and Congressional Committees in order to build capacity in Congress, train cross-sector leaders -- who can understand the challenges of government and in the technology community -- and keep Congress up to date about the latest challenges and opportunities relating to technology.”
“As a Congressional Innovation Scholar you will:
Work with TechCongress to choose a placement with a Member of Congress or Congressional Committee and report directly to a senior staffer (like a Legislative or Staff Director) in that office from mid-June 2022 through mid-April 2023.
Perform duties similar to other Congressional staff by applying your experience in technology to a variety of work, including:
Researching relevant policymaking (on issues like encryption, autonomous vehicle regulations, health IT, government hacking, privacy, open data, cyber/data security and many others)
Helping educate Members and staff about these issues.
Writing legislation.
Preparing for and organizing Committee hearings, markups, or investigations.”
“What we’re looking for in our Scholars:
Recently finishing (or projected to finish by June 2022) a technical degree program (Master's, PhD, or done with PhD coursework and still completing your dissertation), or early on in your career.
Tech savvy, with experience working in or studying the technology sector.”
“Please note: this program is for recent graduates and students with a technical background only. Common relevant degrees include computer science, engineering, data science, informatics and other technical disciplines. If you are applying from a public policy, law, business, or other non-technical degree program, you will only be eligible if you have a technical background or experience.”
“Scholars earn a stipend equivalent to $60,900 annually during the 10 month program ($5075/mo.),” plus certain benefits.
The deadline has been extended to January 30th.
EngageMedia - Executive Director [Remote, Asia-Pacific]
“We’re in search of a driven and high-achieving person with extensive nonprofit or social enterprise experience to lead a growing core team of 26 people and a dozen regular consultants, and to collaborate with a six-member Board, all working remotely across ten countries.”
“If you have a strong commitment to civil liberties, human rights, democracy, and freedom of speech and expression in the Asia-Pacific, along with a critical understanding of media and technology, we want to hear from you!”
“Key Position Aims
Lead the EngageMedia team in working effectively to meet organisational goals.
Model and sustain a culture of collaboration, impact, and excellence.
Ensure organisational strategy and program design are aligned with top-level mission and vision.
Lead fundraising, building the organisation’s income base and sustainability.
Increase governance capacity and effectiveness.
Ensure the organisation’s financial and operational integrity and sustainability.”
The successful candidate must have the following:
“At least 5 years of experience in executive-level nonprofit leadership and management, including strategic planning and partnerships development
Excellent leadership skills and ability to build, motivate, and inspire a diverse team
Alignment with EngageMedia’s vision, mission, and values
A strong interest in digital rights, open and secure technology, and video for change
Strong knowledge of Asia-Pacific social and political dynamics”
The position will close on January 30th.
Closing January 31
FASPE - Design and Technology Fellowship
“FASPE is an intensive, two-week study program in professional ethics and ethical leadership.”
“This year, FASPE Design and Technology will be awarding fellowships to 15 to 17 graduate students and early-career professionals working in engineering, architecture, computer science, design, and related fields. Fellows will spend two weeks in Germany and Poland, where they will visit key sites of Nazi history and participate in daily seminars led by specialized faculty. The program couples the power of place with academic rigor and many informal opportunities for creative exchange. Along with FASPE's historians and ethicists, Dr. Mona Sloane and Dr. David Danks will serve as faculty members for the 2022 program, bringing together their expertise on technology, ethics, policy, and design.”
“FASPE Design and Technology applicants must be actively pursuing a career in architecture, design, computer science, data science, engineering, or any related professions. Applicants must fit into one of the following two categories: 1) be enrolled in a graduate program in design, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, computer science, statistics and applied math, electrical engineering, or a program in a closely related field at the time of their application, or 2) be working in a related field, with an undergraduate degree earned no earlier than May 2017 or a graduate degree no earlier than May 2019.”
Closing date is January 31.
Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University - Fellowship [Cambridge, MA]
“The Berkman Klein Center’s fellowship program provides an opportunity for innovative thinkers and changemakers to come together to hone and share ideas, find camaraderie, and spawn new initiatives. The program encourages and supports fellows in an inviting and playful intellectual environment with community activities designed to foster inquiry and risk-taking; to identify and expose common threads across fellows’ individual activities; and to bring fellows into conversation with the students, staff, faculty, and broader community at the Berkman Klein Center...Fellows appointed through this open call come into their fellowship with a personal research agenda, a set of ambitions, and a sense of the public scholarship and community interactions they wish to foster while at the Center.”
“Fellows will be expected to produce at least one public output that impacts and informs the scholarly and public debates in the arenas in which they work. These outputs could take many forms, including:
technical or design prototype(s)
public writing, such as long form pieces, op-eds, blog posts, or interviews
convenings organized and led by the fellow
reports or white papers
a website or other online resource
academic writing, such as a research paper”
“We invite applications from scholars whose research advances Internet & society studies in the public interest. For the 2022-2023 year, a couple of the topics we would be interested in having fellows explore include”:
Regulating and Implementing Ethical AI
Adapting Copyright Law to Support Teaching in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Environment
Designing for Equitable Learning
Fellows will either receive a stipend or secure external funding. Berkman Klein Center funding: the Center has a limited pool of funding to support fellows. BKC funded fellows appointed through the open call for applications are eligible to receive stipends of $72,000 annually, plus additional funding of $5,000 for personal or research-specific expenses.
This opportunity closes on January 31.
Internet Archive - Legal Intern [Remote]
“The Internet Archive is seeking a Legal Intern to gain hands-on experience working alongside the Legal & Policy team on issues related to the Internet Archive’s ambitious mission to provide universal access to all knowledge.”
“You will participate in all aspects of the in-house legal & policy team, including litigation, policy, intermediary liability, privacy, and compliance. Your workload will vary and may include: legal research, regulatory and policy analysis, various writings for different audiences, and in-house counseling. During the summer you will be full time. During the semester we require at least 20 hours per week. Internships are unpaid but a small stipend may be arranged depending on circumstances.”
“Who should apply: Currently enrolled law school students or recent graduates with an interest in copyright law, library law, content moderation, intermediary liability, open source, open culture, the internet and the people who use it.”
The deadline to apply is January 31st.
Partnership on AI - Director of Programs and Research [San Francisco / Remote]
“The Partnership on AI (PAI) is hiring a dynamic and experienced Director of Programs and Research to advance the strategic directions and impact of the organization’s mission, supporting PAI Partners and the broader community to move from principles to practice.”
“Director of Programs and Research will foster a compelling, unique and high impact portfolio of programming that aligns with our theory of change, including holding timely convenings on emerging international challenges; conducting research, synthesis and analysis to develop accessible resources, tools, and recommendations on specific areas of programming for PAI; and, promoting adoption of best practices with Partners. The Director will engage collaboratively and consultatively with our global community of Partners and work supportively with individuals across PAI’s organization and as a member of the Executive Team. The Director will lead the Programs and Research Management Team made up of the following direct reports: Heads of Fairness, Transparency, Accountability, and Safety; AI, Labor and the Economy; AI and Media Integrity; Inclusive Research and Design; and Machine Learning.”
The successful candidate will have the following:
PhD or Masters degree in related discipline or equivalent (10+ years) work experience required.
Extensive research experience in sociotechnical approaches to artificial intelligence; or otherwise demonstrated technical competence in implementing, designing and managing AI systems.
Extensive work experience overseeing program design, development, implementation and evaluation across several topic areas.
The salary range is $170,000 - $190,000 and the deadline to apply is January 31st.
Partnership on AI - Director of Policy and Public Affairs [San Francisco / Remote]
“The Partnership on AI (PAI) is hiring a highly strategic and knowledgeable Director of Policy and Public Affairs to build a portfolio of dynamic policy outreach and public affairs to advance PAI’s theory of social change and impact.”
“The Director of Policy and Public Affairs will develop PAI’s public affairs action plan in collaboration with PAI Staff and Partners, including the identification of policy trends, PAI priorities and jurisdictions, and Partner priorities; the development of policy briefings and convenings; the creation of an annual progress monitoring and reporting knowledge hub; and, the development of PAI positions on emerging issues.”
In this role, you will “Identify opportunities for PAI to engage with the responsible AI public policy community to promote the development of effective public policy,” and “Monitor, interpret, and analyze global policy developments related to responsible AI,” as well as “Monitor emerging topics in the media, developing PAI’s capacity to assess issues in order to proactively take positions and a point of view on pertinent issues and topics,” and “Work with the Director of Content and Communications to develop materials for policy outreach, publicize our work through both media relations and thought leadership development,” among other tasks.
The successful candidate will have a “Masters degree or higher in related discipline or equivalent (10+ years) work experience required,” as well as “Extensive research and work experience in tech-related public policy settings such as in governments, think tanks, research institutes, corporate policy environments, or public interest groups on issues closely or directly associated with AI/ML,” among other qualifications.
The salary range is $170,000 - $190,000 and the deadline to apply is January 31st.
The Notre Dame Technology Ethics Center (ND-TEC) and ND-IBM Technology Ethics Lab - Technology Ethics Postdoctoral Fellows [South Bend, IN]
“The Notre Dame Technology Ethics Center (ND-TEC) and ND-IBM Technology Ethics Lab (the Lab) are seeking applicants for technology ethics postdoctoral fellowships from eligible graduate students or recent graduates. The appointment will be for a minimum appointment period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Fellows can apply for a one-time, one-year renewal. Our goal is to hire 2–3 postdoctoral fellows.”
“We invite applications from doctoral students and recent graduates across disciplines who are writing dissertations on or are engaged in major research on topics related to technology ethics, broadly construed. Disciplines could include philosophy, engineering, data science, information studies, business, sociology, anthropology, history, law, critical studies, etc.
While fellows of this cohort will spend the majority of their time conducting independent research, they will also each teach one undergraduate seminar per semester for the technology ethics minor (the same seminar can be taught both semesters).
Applicants should be (a) enrolled in either a doctoral program or in a graduate program that leads to a terminal degree in that field (e.g., law or medicine) or (b) a recent graduate of such a program (within two years).
Postdoctoral fellows will receive an annual stipend of $60,000/12 months. Fellows are expected to be in residence at the University of Notre Dame during the academic year.”
“Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but review will begin after January 31, 2022.”
Salary: $60,000.
Berkeley Institute for Data, University of California, Berkeley - Postdoctoral Scholar-Responsible AI [Berkeley, CA]
“The Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS) is seeking a creative and driven postdoctoral researcher for an Independent Postdoctoral Fellowship in Responsible AI.”
“Research topics might include (but are not limited to) automation and job displacement, algorithmic bias, explainable AI, and other concerns of inequality and distributive justice globally. We are especially interested in developing methods for evaluating AI systems with respect to emerging standards in government regulations about privacy, bias, fairness, and explainability. Ideally the work will have the potential to affect policy.
The Data Science and Responsible AI Postdoctoral Fellowship is a full-time two-year position at BIDS. It is made possible by funding from Accenture Applied Intelligence.
The Fellowship holder will be expected to produce novel research results communicated in academic publications and to lead a workshop or seminar series on the topic of the research; other possible contributions include open-source scientific software, curated datasets, and white papers and blog articles on data science and responsible AI.”
Required: “PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program.”
Bank of New Zealand - Privacy & Data Ethics Seniors Manager [Auckland, NZ]
“As a Senior Privacy and Data Ethics Manager you will be part of a supportive, close-knit team responsible for looking after Privacy and Data Ethics at BNZ. In this role, you will provide SME advise for a diverse range of tasks and problems based on the application of judgement in your area of expertise as well as develop and execute strategic training to support the implementation and ongoing compliance with BNZ's privacy standards and obligations. Your day to day will be varied, however, you can expect to be involved in assisting the business with complying with internal policies, privacy laws and industry best practice, providing advice on complex privacy, data protection and data ethics issues, working on privacy impact assessments, helping with complex individual rights requests, along with investigating potential privacy breaches.”
“Ideally coming from a legal or privacy operations background, as a Senior Privacy and Data Ethics Manager you will be a confident negotiator, leveraging your privacy and data protection knowledge. With extensive privacy or data protection experience, you will have previously worked with regulators or ensured compliance is achieved within a large, complex organisation.”
“Applications for this role will close on 31 January 2022 at 11:55pm.”
Digital Trust & Safety Partnership - Outreach & Engagement Manager (Contract) [Remote, UTC+1 - UTC-5]
“The Digital Trust & Safety Partnership, a 501(c)(6) organization committed to developing and iterating on industry best practices for trust & safety in the use of digital services, seeks…an experienced Outreach and Engagement manager to develop, coordinate, and implement initiatives that engage external audiences–including governments and civil society–in the work of the partnership, and markets our work to potential member companies.”
Responsibilities include the following:
“develop and manage DTSP’s international external engagement strategy;
support the development of and staff a Marketing Committee, consisting of member representatives, for discussion of activities to promote DTSP’s mission in the industry and with external audiences;
manage relationships with external stakeholders across industry, government, and civil society;
organize and execute events, in collaboration with DTSP members and external groups, to promote DTSP’s mission and educate stakeholders regarding industry efforts on trust & safety;
manage outreach activities to promote DTSP across the technology sector;”
The successful candidate will have the following:
“5+ years relevant work experience in the technology or tech policy space, such as working for or with companies, industry organizations, governments, or standard setting organizations;
experience engaging senior industry leadership, government officials, civil society and academia in domestic and international fora;
strong grasp of outreach and external engagement strategy and tactics, providing leadership and long-term thinking as well as an ability to directly implement activities at a granular level;”
Upturn - Project Director, Economic Justice [Remote or Washington, DC]
The Project Director role is ideal for someone with at least six years of policy experience working on economic justice issues at local, state, or federal levels. Specifically, this position will focus on jobs and hiring issues, while also contributing across a range of Upturn’s policy priorities. You will:
Lead Upturn’s work on jobs and hiring, and other areas of work in economic justice, helping to define strategies and goals within projects;
Supervise day-to-day project work, providing consistent feedback, support, and mentorship to staff;
Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, especially federal and state regulators, as well as national and community-based advocates, academics, technologists, and companies;
Analyze federal and state policy proposals, rulemaking processes, and bills;
Draft major research and advocacy outputs, including policy reports, regulatory comments, and public testimony;
Help define empirical research projects, together with Upturn’s Senior Quantitative Analyst; and
Represent Upturn at external meetings, workshops, and other events.
In this role, you would join a small and growing organization that is collaborative, energetic, and fun. We will actively invest in your professional growth through training, feedback, and support. We are committed to building an inclusive, flexible, and welcoming workplace. We have a transparent culture and strive to include our entire staff when making strategic decisions.
Closing February 1st
IKEA - Digital Ethicist in Data & Technology [Pratteln, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland]
“You are joining us at an exciting time! As a Digital Ethicist, you bring the awareness of digital ethics and the associated responsibilities across Core business Supply. Digital ethics is a discipline that critically assesses the societal and environmental impact of data and digital technologies and produces actionable advice for co-workers. It involves thinking about accountability, responsibility, ethical principles and moral dilemmas throughout the lifecycle of data and digital technologies.”
“In this role you will build awareness about digital ethics and why it matters to IKEA and wider society. You will lead the implementation of digital ethics tools and methods and the facilitation of digital ethics assessments and decision-making. You will empower others to implement digital ethics best practices in their work by demonstrating how to apply ethical principles through examples, case studies and discussions. You will represent Core business Supply in the Inter IKEA Digital Ethics Forum and co-create new practices and standards.”
“You will also work closely together with peers across Inter IKEA and the IKEA franchise system to strengthen and contribute to a strong and relevant IKEA franchise offer by co-creating Inter IKEA’s vision on digital ethics. Together you will develop practices that enhance the IKEA brand around the world and ensure that we use data and digital technologies for good.”
“You probably haven’t been a Digital Ethicist yet – we know it’s pretty new – but you will have a good understanding of social sciences, philosophy and technology, working in a related field for the last few years. We believe that you have strong stakeholder management skills and you are able to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical co-workers.”
The closing date for this position is February 1st.
Google - Research Scientist, Phd University Graduate, 2022 Start, Responsible AI and Human-Centered Technologies [Multiple Cities, U.S.]
“Responsible AI and Human-Centered Technologies is seeking research scientists to start in 2022 with backgrounds in several areas, including Machine Learning, Machine Learning and Healthcare, AI FATE (fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics), Human-Computer Interaction, and interdisciplinary work bridging from topics such as social sciences and healthcare.”
Responsibilities include, “Set the short-term and long-term research agenda for Responsible AI and/or Human-Centered AI, including ML, ML+Health, AI FATE, HCI and other interdisciplinary fields,” and “Collaborate across research and the company for research to influence infrastructure and product development.”
The successful applicant must have a “PhD degree in Computer Science or related discipline, including interdisciplinary work, or equivalent practical experience,” and “Experience publishing papers within technical and/or social science research areas.”
Preferred qualifications include, “experience conducting research related to Responsible AI and/or Human-Centered AI, including ML, ML+Health, AI FATE, HCI, or related interdisciplinary research topics.”
The closing date for this role is February 1st.
