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Student assistant in AI Governance (m/f/d) - Job - Open positions

Student assistant in AI Governance (m/f/d)

interface is a European think tank specializing in digital technologies, politics and society. Our aim is to provide policy makers with expertise and ideas - free from commercial interests or party politics.   

At interface, our AI Governance Programme focuses on understanding the societal impacts of General Purpose AI systems and ensuring that the development and deployment of these technologies are guided by principles of fairness, accountability, and transparency. We seek to provide evidence-based insights into how AI governance frameworks can mitigate risks and promote the responsible use of AI in society, with a particular focus on EU AI policy as a means to foster ethical standards and ensure responsible innovation. 

Key areas of the programme include: 

  • Building the GPAI accountability infrastructure: What oversight mechanisms are needed in Europe to ensure that AI developers and deployers are held accountable for their societal impacts and comply with the AI Act? 

  • Establishing effective standards for GPAI: What practices can we implement to effectively mitigate the risks associated with GPAI? How can we ensure that these standards promote public benefit while remaining conducive to innovation and opportunity? 

  • Measuring GPAI progress: How can we effectively track advancements in AI and assess the impact of national and international AI strategies? 

To support our growing work in AI governance, we are looking for a student assistant to join our team. The position involves 8-12 hours per week, starting in December 2024.  This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and policy development in the field of AI governance.

Your tasks:

  • Conduct research on related topics and prepare background reports for upcoming papers  

  • Support in the preparation, implementation and follow-up of (virtual) workshops and community events  

  • Help with writing parts of the publication based on interest and need 

Your profile:

  • You are currently enrolled at a university or university of applied sciences -ideally for one to two years - we welcome all fields of study (remote work possible) 

  • You live and work in Germany 

  • You are highly committed and a team player, yet work independently and with precision and foresight 

  • You are interested in AI Governance related research, or adjacent topics like computer science, engineering, law and public policy 

  • You are open to working in a remote team  

  • You are proficient in spoken and written English (C2 level), German is an asset 

What we offer:

  • You get to know the methods and ways of working of an innovative, international operating think tank. 
  • Flexible working hours and locations. 

  • A staff that supports each other, shows consideration, takes a positive culture of mistakes as well as diversity and equality seriously.     

  • Opportunities and internal formats for lively exchange in a small, highly motivated team with lots of expertise in technology and politics. 

  • A centrally located and easily accessible office space in Berlin at Potsdamer Platz. 

  • A salary of 727,- €/month. 

  • A monthly mobile office allowance of 20,- €/month. 

  • Very flexible, family-friendly working hours.  

  • Student employment, which can be extended to a maximum of two years  

  • Support from our Diversity Officer for issues relating to gender, diversity and equality. 

We welcome applications from people regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental ability, religion and belief, sexual orientation and social background. We also encourage people from ethnic minorities and other groups that are underrepresented in civil society organizations to apply.    

The application deadline is November 1th 2024. Please apply with a short cover letter, a CV and relevant certificates (without application photo, one PDF document) and your possible starting date at https://www.interface-eu.org/jobs. The selection interviews will take place digitally on November 12 and 13 in English.  

If you have any questions, please contact Elena Roehl at personal@interface-eu.org

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interface is a European think tank specialising in information technology and public policy. Our goal is to ensure that political decision-makers and the public have the expertise and ideas necessary to create policies and make decisions that put the public interest first.

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