Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Human Factors for AI Decision Support
Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 4 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-36189
School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years
Base salary will be in the range $78,871.35 - $105,004.02 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
The filling of this position is intended to constitute an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Qld). The position is therefore only open to women, gender diverse applicants and those who identify as women.
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Professor Tim Miller and his team focusing on human-centered decision support using artificial intelligence (AI). The research fellow will collaborate with UQ academics Dr Ida Asadi Someh and Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila from the UQ Business School.
The successful candidate will apply their expertise in human-centred AI on a set of projects to investigate the skill development and skill erosion when using AI decision support. The successful candidates will work with the team and external experts to design, implement, and evaluate decision support tools, and to run large-scale experiments and field studies to evaluate the impact of these tools on skill development and skill erosion. It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to research, some external engagement, and to teaching part of one course per year or supervise thesis students. This is a valuable opportunity to develop a teaching portfolio and an emerging research portfolio when applying for academic and other research positions in the future.
This role will require the candidate to be in Brisbane regularly (e.g. weekly), so we are unlikely to be able to support remote appointments. Please reach out to Tim if you have questions about this.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce quality and impactful research in the area of human-centered AI.
- Publish outputs in high quality outlets, such as AAAI, IJCAI, NeurIPs, CVPR, EMNLP, CHI, CSCW, FAccT, ICIS, HICSS, ECIS, or similar.
- Work with the team and external domain experts in joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
- Develop a coherent research program and an emerging research profile in the area of human-centered artificial intelligence.
- Teach part of one course per year within the School of EECS.
- Contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students (as appropriate).
- Work to promptly resolve conflict and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.
- Demonstrate citizenship behaviours that align to the UQ values and with the missions and values of the lab.
- Show emerging or developed leadership and self-management through collaboration and active participation in priority activities.
- Contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.
- Begin to develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
The historic and current under-representation of women in electrical engineering and computer science globally, nationally and at UQ compels us to only accept applications from women, gender diverse applicants, and those who identify as women for this current position.
The School is committed to supporting the career growth of women academics and supports women to develop and achieve in developing and achieving a fulfilling career at UQ through a range of School targeted measures and supporting in broader UQ initiatives.
Listen to our inspiring interviews from women who have found success in academic and professional roles at UQ featured in our Women Finding Success Podcast.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About The Lab
The lab is led by Tim Miller, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at The University of Queensland. The mission of the lab is to amplify the capabilities of people using artificial intelligence. The lab strongly values excellence, human-centeredness, collaboration, respect, and personal wellbeing. This position presents an opportunity to collaborate with Tim to set up the direction of this new laboratory, including selecting a new, catchy name!
The University of Queensland is ranked #43 in QS World University Rankings 2024, and is located in sunny Brisbane, Queensland. Brisbane is a laid-back city that enjoys warm weather all year around and is close to many of the country’s most beautiful destinations, such as the Great Barrier Reef.
About You
The filling of this position is intended to constitute an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Qld). The position is therefore only open to women, gender diverse applicants and those who identify as women.
In addition to the above requirement:
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in human-centred AI or closely related area.
- Evidence of human-centred AI publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences such as AAAI, IJCAI, NeurIPs, CVPR, EMNLP, CHI, CSCW, FAccT, ICIS, HICSS, ECIS, or similar.
- Experience in conducting human behavioural experiments or human-centered field studies.
- Demonstrated experience in using machine learning, such as deep learning for image processing, or natural language processing/LLMs.
- Demonstrated software engineering/development abilities, and the use of tools for software engineering.
Desirable:
- Demonstrated experience in the area of trust, reliance, explainability/interpretability, decision support, or cognitive/social psychology; as applied to artificial intelligence.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.
Work Rights:
Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Tim Miller (timothy.miller@uq.edu.au). For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Responses to the ‘About You’ section
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Sunday, 24th November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-36188).
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