Research Intern (AI Ethics)

Key Skills

AI technology, C++, Computer Vision (CV), Effective communication skills, Python Programming, R Programming

Job Description

General information

Sony AI is seeking highly motivated, self-driven individuals with expertise in AI Ethics - specifically Fairness, Transparency, and Accountability (FTA). We are looking for smart, enthusiastic people who want to research, develop, and deploy FTA technology for real-world applications in various business areas.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research projects in AI ethics, especially around Fairness, Transparency, and Accountability
• Work closely with a team of AI researchers and programmers in the U.S., Switzerland, and Japan on ambitious AI projects
• Investigate new algorithms to solve fundamental AI ethics problems
• Write code to support research, usually in Python, C++, and/or R
• Write reports and give presentations for internal audiences
• Write papers for and give presentations at academic conferences

Qualifications

• Passion to develop cutting-edge AI ethics technology and deploy it through a multi-stakeholder approach
• Background in Machine Learning, ideally a current PhD student. Progress toward a degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or related subjects is preferred, but we also welcome interdisciplinary researchers from other departments
• Experience in research on algorithmic fairness, accountability, and transparency, especially around detecting and mitigating bias in computer vision technologies, developing privacy-preserving technologies, and causal inference
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Working Location

United States (location flexible)