Research Scientist — Human-Computer Interaction (AI Ethics)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Effective communication skills, English Proficiency, Human Computer Interaction- HCI, Japanese, Machine learning techniques, Python 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). Sony has many real-world AI applications in Image Sensing, and we are looking for smart, enthusiastic people who want to research, develop and deploy FTA technology specifically for image processing and real-world applications in various business areas.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead research programs in AI ethics especially fairness, accountability and transparency
• Lead qualitative and quantitative research, including critical literature surveys and semi-structured interviews, to gather insights and AI system design requirements that address fundamental AI ethics problems
• Analyze and synthesize research findings into actionable insights and recommendations for AI system design and interaction
• Develop guidelines and design principles based on research findings to improve the usability, accessibility, and user experience of AI systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including users, practitioners, researchers, and engineers, to translate research insights into practical solutions and tools
• Work closely with the company’s AI ethics boards to identify key issues around AI ethics in Sony's diverse businesses
• Work closely with a team of AI researchers and engineers in the US, Switzerland, and Japan on ambitious AI projects
• Write code to support research, usually in Python
• Write reports and give presentations for internal audiences
• Write papers for, and give presentations at academic conferences

Required Qualifications and Skills

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Anthropology, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field
• Passion to develop cutting-edge AI ethics technology and deploy it through a multi-stakeholder approach
• Experience working with different AI ethics stakeholders, such as users and product, engineering, legal, and compliance business units
• Proficiency in programming and data analysis tools, such as Python
• Excellent knowledge of AI technologies and machine learning algorithms
• Knowledge and experience in using HCI research methods (qualitative and quantitative)
• 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

Other Required Knowledge

• The ability to deliver on tight deadlines and adapt to evolving or changing requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and willingness in learning Japanese

Preferable major

Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Anthropology, Behavioral Sciences

Working Location

Location flexible (Tokyo, Zurich, US)