Research assistant with a focus on Human Capabilities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Learning Machines

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a Research Assistant with a focus on Human Capabilities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Learning Machines at the Department of Digitalization. We are offering one full-time or part-time fixed-term contract position (with a duration of the employment of up to 12 months). The position is to start in January 2025 and to end in 6 months from start date (full-time, i.e. on average 37 hours per week) or 12 months (50% part-time, i.e. on average 18.5 hours per week) or pro-rata based on an agreed timeframe between 6 and 12 months. The expected starting date is early 2025.

The Department of Digitalization (DIGI) is a research and teaching department at Copenhagen Business School, committed to the study of how digital technologies are changing business and society.
We have an exciting opportunity to join Professor Anoush Margaryan at the Department of Digitalization to work on a project on ‘Human Capabilities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Learning Machines’.

The project is funded by the Carlsberg Foundation and led by Professor Margaryan.

The qualified candidate will ideally be based in Copenhagen and able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with Professor Margaryan.

Qualifications
The candidate should possess a Master’s degree, or equivalent qualifications and have a professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).

The qualified candidate will:

• Work with Professor Margaryan and her research collaborators undertaking current, comprehensive, and systematic analyses of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on human capabilities and skills.
• Have the opportunity to shape innovative research and debate on AI, skills, and the future of work
• Contribute to research articles published in high-impact, international, peer-reviewed journals

Responsibilities of the post-holder

• Search and analyse academic and grey literature to distil findings and produce summaries
• Contribute to drafting book chapters, journal publications, and research reports
• Support the dissemination and promotion of the project and the research outcomes via social media and WWW
• Provide occasional research administration support to Professor Margaryan, by contributing to the planning and day-to-day administration of the research project
• Organise and coordinate own tasks in line with agreed deliverables, targets, and timelines

Selection criteria

1. A degree (Master’s or PhD) in learning sciences/adult learning, sociology of work/ learning, psychology of work/learning, organisation studies, human resource development, social studies of technology, or another relevant social sciences discipline
2. Research background in workplace and professional/adult learning; and/or social studies of artificial intelligence; and/or social studies of work and technology
3. Proven ability to search, analyse, synthesise, and summarise interdisciplinary academic and grey literatures
4. Proven ability to write academic texts in English, suitable for publication in international, peer-reviewed journals; excellent spoken academic English
5. Proven ability to work both independently and under supervision, in an organised, output-focused manner, and with attention to detail
6. Proven ability to self-regulate, by planning and coordinating own tasks within agreed targets and deadlines
7. Proven strong interpersonal communication skills

How to apply
Applications should include the following documents:

1. Your full CV including a list of your academic publications (and grants if any)
2. Proof of qualifications
3. A max 2-page cover letter explaining how your profile aligns with all seven selection criteria above. Please address each criterion and provide examples.
4. A sample of your sole-authored academic writing in English (e.g. your Master’s/PhD thesis or a journal publication)
5. Names and contact details of two academic referees who can comment on your abilities and expertise closely related to the selection criteria outlined above. Please do not include reference letters at this stage.

Copenhagen Business School has a broad commitment to the excellence, distinctiveness and relevance of its teaching and research programmes. Candidates who wish to join us should demonstrate enthusiasm for working in an organisation of this type (highlighting, for example, relevant business, educational and dissemination activities).

Terms of employment
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

For further information please contact: Professor Anoush Margaryan via [email protected]

Recruitment procedure
The Recruitment Committee expects to shortlist minimum two applicants; when possible five or more applicants will be shortlisted. The shortlisted applicants will be assessed by the Assessment Committee. All applicants will be notified of their status in the recruitment process shortly after the application deadline.

Applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and later in the process about the result of the assessment.

Once the recruitment process is completed each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application.

Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see items above), by the application deadline.

Copenhagen Business School invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position. An appointment committee will review the applications and invite a selection of qualified candidates to an interview.

One of CBS’ strategic goals is the promotion of diversity, which is why every effort has been made to ensure a recruitment process that reduces potential bias. Applicants are therefore encouraged not to include a photo or unnecessary personal information in their application.
Details about Copenhagen Business School and the department are available at www.cbs.dk