Assistant Professor (Research Focussed) in AI Safety

Job title:

Assistant Professor (Research Focussed) in AI Safety

Company

University of Warwick

Job description

The verification and validation (V&V) team at WMG are undertaking a programme of research and engineering across the verification and validation spectrum. The physical world of mobility and infrastructure are merging with the digital world of simulation, AI, software, and data. With the emergence of evermore complex systems comes evermore complex challenges. Chief among these challenges, that of assuring safety. Find out more in this video: .The V&V team is recruiting for an Assistant Professor (Research) position in the area of AI Safety. We are looking for a talented AI researcher to join our team developing safe and reliable AI systems for CAV. In this role. You will develop and apply advanced techniques in machine learning (ML) testing, formal verification, uncertainty quantification, ML safety monitors and explainable AI (XAI) to ensure CAV meet the highest safety standards.You will conceptualise, architect, implement and successfully lead applied research and engineering activities in the area of AI Safety. You will enhance the impact of the research and engineering activities via publications, networking, PR-communications, standardisation/regulatory work, and broad stakeholder engagement. You will be a team player, willing to constrictively receive and provide critical assessments of work. You will act as leader internally and externally in your area of domain expertise.The challenges that the V&V team are addressing are complex and multi-disciplinary. You’ll have a passion for technology and engineering and be able to demonstrate a growth mind set. You will be employed to work on variety of Autonomy in transport projects including an EU Horizon funded programme, in collaboration with industry and academic partners.The V&V group at WMG is globally recognised, with the research and engineering team siting on global standards committees as the UK representative (i.e. ISO TC 204/WG14 and ISO TC22/ SC33/ WG9), being lead author of a proposed international standard on self-driving shuttles/ pods, and contributing to many more standards (i.e. ASAM OpenLABEL, BSI 1889 & BSI 1883). Along with having developed the world’s largest public database of test scenarios for CAV’s, Safetypool™, and leading on one pillar of the UK Governments pioneering CAM Test Bed programme, Midlands Future Mobility.For informal enquiries, please contact:Siddartha Khastgir: s.khastgir.1@warwick.ac.ukXingyu Zhao: Xingyu.Zhao@warwick.ac.ukWe will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.About You 1The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of existing machine learning testing techniques, formal verification and uncertainty quantification. You must be proficient with ML training frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch and working knowledge of training techniques like transfer learning, adversarial training etc.You must have experience in developing Explainable AI models. Experience in the transport domain would be beneficial (but not mandatory)We are looking for passionate candidates who are driven by applied research based on strong fundamental research outcomes and are driven by working at the interface of academia and industry.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.About the Department 1WMG is the largest department at the University of Warwick with over 800 staff, world renowned for providing innovative solutions to industry through its research, development and education programmes. Our industry focussed education portfolio includes nearly 3,000 students studying management, technology and applied engineering subjects, at postgraduate and undergraduate level. We have high expectations for our teaching and our courses are regularly ranked top in the UK and amongst the leading courses in their field in the world.At WMG we are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. We currently hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the University of Warwick holds an Institutional Silver Award: a national initiative that recognizes the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.For further information about WMG, please visit our .For further information on the WMG centre High Value Manufacturing Catapult, please see ourFurther information about the Energy Innovation Centre can be foundWe believe there should be no barriers to continuing education, and we strive to ensure that the future workforce has the skills they need to become the UK’s upcoming engineers and inventors.Our unique approach to undergraduate education enables full-time students, Higher Apprentices, and full-time employees to gain an engineering degree.Our teaching staff deliver educational programmes not just at Warwick, but internationally, and the knowledge we can leverage from our research excellence enables our students to reach their highest possible standards.Full details of our range of undergraduate and Degree Apprenticeships can be found .About the University 1Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit ourHow to Apply 1To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by 11.55pm on the closing date of 22nd May 2024. Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history. Your cover letter should detail how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.To streamline our hiring process, we kindly request that all candidates submit their applications through our official website. This ensures that all applications are received in a uniform format and can be processed efficiently by our HR team.The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.What we Offer 1We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .We are proud to say that we are a .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to Inclusion 1Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .The University currently holds a , and a . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who makes a Disclosure relating to a conviction or other information revealed. More information is available on the University’s Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.Job Description 1

Expected salary

£45585 – 54395 per year

Location

Coventry

Job date

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:17:12 GMT

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