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Great Opportunity: UNU-CPR AI Research Associate Vacancy with an Annual Salary of $72 000. Apply Now!
Great Opportunity: UNU-CPR AI Research Associate Vacancy with an Annual Salary of $72 000. Apply Now!
- On-site
- Vacancy: AI Research Associate
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Deadline: 1 August 2025
The United Nations University Centre for Policy Research seeks an AI Research Associate to explore the social impact, ethics, and governance of artificial intelligence. This position fills a critical role in the UNU-CPR Anticipatory Action and Innovation pillar, which focuses on AI, data and emerging technology governance. The incumbent will be under the supervision of the Head of Pillar, the Research Associate. The AI Research Associate will fill a critical role in the UNU-CPR Anticipatory Action and Innovation pillar, which focuses on AI, data and emerging technology governance.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct empirical research on relevant topics, including through literature reviews, expert interviews, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and other sources.
- Engage with UN offices, agencies, and funds and programmes, member states and experts in relation to digital and emerging technology governance.
- Organise workshops and panels showcasing important themes in AI governance, such as robotics, AI and work, and AI and climate.
- Support the development of the Pillar’s future direction and funding sources.
- Identify key questions in emerging technology governance.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Requirements
- Master’s degree in Public Policy, International Affairs, Data Science or other relevant social sciences.
- An AI certification is desirable and would be considered an advantage.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in research and writing, preferably on relevant matters to this position including AI, data, emerging technology policy or related areas, is required.
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Experience in developing policy advice and/or policymaking.
- Demonstrated track record of excellent writing, editing, and publications.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, including in event organisation.
