AI & The Future of Work Program Fellow (School of Law) at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 03/08/2024
Category: Law and Legal Studies

Job Number: 125992
Department: School of Law
Campus Location (For Posting): City Atlanta

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Description:

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

2024-2025 AI & The Future of Work Program Fellow

Emory University School of Law seeks a full-time post-doctoral fellow to join its AI & The Future of Work Program.  Postdoctoral fellows are generally expected to function responsibly and autonomously within the school’s complex and decentralized environment. Independent thinking and action are in fact requisite to successful careers in research.

This position will entail research and writing, publishing, and the opportunity to co-teach a course Professor Ajunwa.  The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong interest in artificial intelligence and its impact on work.

Responsibilities of postdoctoral fellows include the following: 

• Assume primary responsibility for the development of your research and career.
• Perform the research required by the faculty supervisor to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations.
• Assist in teaching courses aligned with Program’s mandate when appropriate and attend workshops and events hosted by the program.
• Work in a collegial and cooperative manner with the faculty supervisor and other co-workers.

Start Date:

The appointment will be a one-year full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship with the expectation of renewal for an additional one-year term and will commence on August 1, 2024.

Remuneration: 

Your salary will be set at a competitive annualized rate and is paid monthly over the term of the appointment. Benefits start at 20 hours per week and include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, and retirement savings. More information here.

Research Assistance: 

The post-doctoral fell will also be provided a research fund of $5,000 to cover some costs of research and may apply for additional funding if attending relevant conferences or have business-related travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

A doctoral degree or equivalent (J.D., Ph.D., M.D., etc.) in an appropriate field. Excellent writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively independently and collegially.

To apply:

All applications must be submitted through this portal. Apply on Institution’s Website

Deadline:

Applications are due by June 1, 2024.

More About Emory Law:

Emory Law is a national and global leader in legal education that welcomes and supports a diverse law school community, produces path-breaking and influential scholarship, and offers exceptional teaching and practical learning opportunities that enable our alumni to become respected professionals and leaders in a rapidly changing world. Together, our community is working to secure a more fair and just society by advancing the rule of law.  Our innovative strategic plan seeks to fuel the ambitions and success of the students, staff and faculty who are drawn to join the Emory Law community.  We need people like you to join us so that our vision becomes reality.

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