How can artificial intelligence solve societal and ecological challenges? We are actively looking for three motivated people to join the research project ‘Impact AI: Evaluation of the societal impact of AI systems for sustainability and the public interest’. In 15 case studies, our research team is developing a transdisciplinary method for auditing AI projects together with partners such as Greenpeace and Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie e.V. (Economy for the Common Good). The goal is to assess the opportunities and limitations of AI systems for societal transformation and ecological sustainability. Details on the positions can be found in the respective links below.

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Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d)

Field of expertise: Computer science, data science or related field

Duration of employment: Fixed-term, 5 years

Scope: Full-time (min. 70%, if part-time)

Compensation: TV-L 13/14 (dependent on qualification)

For more details & how to apply, click here!

Researcher/PhD-candidate (m/f/d)

Field of expertise: E.g. political science, sociology, or science and technology studies

Duration of employment: Fixed-term, 3 years, optional extension

Scope: 65% (part-time)

Compensation: TVL 13 

For more details & how to apply, click here!

Student assistant (m/f/d)

Requirements: Enrolled in a German University (of Applied Sciences)

Interests: Artificial Intelligence and sustainability

Scope: 15-20 hours per week ('working student')

Compensation: based on TV-Stud 

For more details & how to apply, click here!

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