Research Assistant / PhD candidate: Designing for trusted collaboration in human-AI teams

We are looking for a Research Assistant with a MSc in Artificial Intelligence, Human-Data Interaction, Interaction Design or equivalent, on the topic of designing for trusted collaboration in human-AI teams in a medical context. Main challenges: iteratively explore how to design the dialogue between human and AI team members in a medical context and how to build appropriate trust in such AI team members.

In this role, you have the opportunity to

Explore the design of AI-enabled clinical decision-support systems from the point of view of human-AI collaboration. Explore the different roles AI-powered systems can play in medical teams, e.g. to provide continuity and knowledge transfer across teams.

You will be part of a European network of 14 PhD projects on cutting-edge, postdisciplinary research aiming to form the next generation of researchers and leaders capable of anticipating and responsibly guiding the digital transformation of society towards inclusive and sustainable futures, see www.dcode-network.eu. 

You are responsible for

• Evaluating human-AI collaboration experience concepts with healthcare professionals, patients and other stakeholders
• Building a toolset and repeatable way of working for data-enabled design 
• Working across disciplines and sectors in collaboration with other PhDs within the D-CODE network
• Writing articles for scientific peer-reviewed venues
• Writing progress reports and prepare results for publication and dissemination via journals, presentations and the web
• Disseminating your research in the scientific community (international conferences) and non-scientific community, by outreach and public engagement.

You are a part of

The Digital Life team at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, a group of applied researchers with expertise on human-computer interaction, AI, and user experience research. 

The PhD will be supervised by

• ir. Jeroen Raijmakers (Philips Experience Design),
• prof. Peter Lloyd (Delft University of Technology) and
• prof. dr. Somaya Ben Allouch (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences / University of Amsterdam).

Being part of the DCoDE network offers unique possibilities for development and training.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

• A EU Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, i.e. Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer (Data) Interaction, Design Informatics
• Experience involving end-users in design processes through co-creation workshops
• Excellent communication skills in English, both in written and oral
• Affinity with designing for the healthcare context
• Ability to conduct and deliver high quality research both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; 
• A passion for improving people’s lives through better design and a demonstrable interest in the role of technology in society; 
• Hands-on data analysis and programming skills
• Meet the eligibility criteria below

Eligibility Criteria:

D-CODE is funded by the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme and to be eligible for this funding you must meet the following criteria: 

• You must not already hold a PhD and have less than four years of research experience since you gained the degree that qualifies you for this post, that is, a EU master’s degree (MSc, MA or MFA degree) or equivalent (BA or BSc degree 1st class or 2:1 equivalent);
• You must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the selected country for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to your recruitment;
• You must work on the project full-time.

Please ensure that this information is clear on your CV. Researchers can be of any nationality.

Mobility Criteria:

D-CODE is funded by the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme.

The MSCA programme offers highly competitive and attractive salary and working conditions. The successful candidates will receive a (gross) salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations for Early Stage Researchers comprising of living allowance of 3,270 €/month, mobility allowance of 600 €/month, and family allowance of 500 €/month (depending on family status). The approximate gross salary stated above is subject to employer's statutory deductions and the amount varies according to the living costs of the host country. Exact salary will be confirmed upon appointment. 

In addition to their individual salaries, all fellows will benefit from support from the hosting organization for secondments, training modules and active participation in workshops and conferences. Visa costs and tuition fees are eligible.

The application deadline is June 10th, 2023. 

Applicants should submit: 

• A cover letter explaining your personal motivation in pursuing this opportunity including how you see it fitting into your career trajectory;
• A CV, which should include details of your eligibility (degree and residency);
• A research statement outlining what questions would you be interested in pursuing within the scope of the Project, and how would you go about addressing those questions (1-2 pages);
• Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc);
• Contact details of 1-3 professional references;
• A sample of writing, e.g., master thesis, scientific publications, professional or popular science writing;
• Other information for consideration, e.g. design portfolio, artworks, patents, professional media content (if any).

Selected candidates will be invited for interviews. Interviews will take place in June 2023. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

The position is scheduled to start between July and September, 2023.