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AI Ethics Researcher (6 month contract, 1-2 days per week)

DIGITAL CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2020 at 15:36

Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2020 at 15:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract for an AI Ethics Researcher, offered by Digital Catapult Services Limited. This contract, valued at £21,000, is classified under research and development services. The tender was published on 17 February 2020, with a tender period that closed on 21 February 2020. The contracting authority is located in London (NW1 2RA) and the contract duration spans from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses engaged in AI and ethical research, particularly those with expertise at a PhD or post-doctoral level in AI Ethics. Organisations experienced in both qualitative and quantitative research and capable of communicating complex technological concepts would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborating with Digital Catapult's AI team can further enhance business visibility and growth in the emerging field of AI ethics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Ethics Researcher (6 month contract, 1-2 days per week)

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is looking for a AI Ethics Researcher (on a 6 month contract, 1-2 days per week)) to help with research and publication of two papers on AI Ethics. The role would suit an individual who is proactive, creative, flexible, smart, collaborative, a fast learner and comfortable working across all stages of projects from planning to delivery. The proposed research is in two parts: (1) An exposition and evaluation of the Machine Intelligence Garage's ethics framework. This work will describe the methodology used to design the framework and how it is used with startups. It will also situate the framework within the wider ethics principles landscape. (2) Research to elicit additional needs of companies, including startups, for practical support in applied AI ethics. This will be via primary research through interviews with practitioners in industry. What We're Looking For: - PhD/Post-doctoral level researcher with demonstrable experience in AI Ethics - Experience in qualitative and quantitative research - Experience in communicating complex technology topics to both specialist and general audiences - Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, desire and ability to share ideas What You'll Do: - Academic level research in AI Ethics, to support the Machine Intelligence Garage Ethics service - Two academic papers and derivative communications, such as blogs - Collaborate with the Digital Catapult AI team as well as startups on the Machine Intelligence Garage program, and our wider network - The funder(s) will be acknowledged (except during blind review) in the academic papers Additional information: Please apply directly to the buyer using the link provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46a5d444-a3d7-44eb-8823-a9a8fcd8db36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d443362-c404-454f-b1a6-9fcd80bda672
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
human.resources@digicatapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2RA
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JESSICA MORLEY

Further Information

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