Post Doctoral Associate in Algorithmic Policing & Public Trust (57646)

Location:
Gainesville, FL
Open Date:
Jan 3, 2020
Description:

The Department of Philosophy at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a Post-doctoral Associate to work on a project on public trust and algorithmically-assisted decision-making in criminal justice contexts. This project is led by Dr. Duncan Purves in the Department of Philosophy. The position will be housed in the Department of Philosophy.

The post-doctoral associate will conduct research as part of the project “Algorithmic Policing and Public Trust of Law Enforcement,” which is funded by the University of Florida Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology. The project on trust is a standalone project, but its completion will supplement an ongoing NSF-funded project “Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Policing: An Ethical Analysis,” which is also led by Dr. Purves.

Duties of the postdoctoral associate will include conducting and coordinating research activities associated with the funded project, engaging in acts of public scholarship, and participating in Consortium programming and gatherings.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.

This position will be initially awarded for one year, and, contingent upon strong performance and conduct, may be renewed for up to one additional year.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include:

PhD in Philosophy or a related field.

Demonstrated interest in public scholarship.

A track record of work in applied ethics.

Experience preparing conference presentations/posters and journal articles.

Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of researchers.

Strong technical report writing and communication .

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/72730 and must include: (1) a short (limited to one page) statement of research interests, (2) CV, (3) a writing sample, and (4) and three confidential letters of recommendation sent on their behalf to their Interfolio submission packet.

Applications will be reviewed beginning February 17, 2020, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. The position can start as soon as August 24th, 2020. For additional information you may address your specific questions to Duncan Purves at dpurves@ufl.edu.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.  A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

The Department particularly welcomes applicants who can contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

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