.FuncionesThe company is on a mission to protect people in technology processes and is a global leader in Responsible and Fair AI. Over the last decade, it has developed its cutting-edge methodologies & tools to identify and mitigate bias, promote fairness and ensure AI & ML algorithms obtain more accurate results. With its flagship product, the company turns ethics into a competitive advantage for its clients. They are the seatbelts of AI. RESPONSIBILITIES:- Designing qualitative and quantitative methodologies for unique projects with an emphasis on qualitative and socio-technical approaches, guiding the team on how to implement them.- Review and lead quality assurance of the Project team's work, providing feedback and mentoring team members to assist in their development and reaching maximum quality, impact, and customer satisfaction.- Communicate with partners, clients and the company's team about your work and project developments, facilitate knowledge-sharing.- Perform analyses on a variety of data with an eye for innovation and dissemination. Help design and plan the impact actions that stem from the companys' audits.- Present your work to consortiums, events, and other teams within or outside the organization.- Work in multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and multiple stakeholders while retaining scientific quality and respecting set deadlines and company & client standards.- Work with the company Business Development team to identify project opportunities, develop proposals, and turn them into contracts.- Be passionate about social change and ethics in technology.- Foster a culture of collaboration, proactivity, and growth within your team.RequisitosHEAD OF RESEARCH:MUST-HAVE SKILLS:- Fluency in English.- Research and/or consultancy experience at the PhD level (or equivalent years of experience) with a qualitative or socio technical focus in the fields of: ethics and technology, data protection, AI regulations & auditing, artificial intelligence, and data engineering.- Knowledge and understanding of European Commission projects (particularly the Horizon Europe program).- Team leadership experience.- Experience conducting quality assurance and editing of reports, publications, and other written materials.- You are highly analytical, have data-backed opinions, and are not afraid of research.- Being open and collaborative. Taking and giving constructive feedback and being always eager to share an idea or suggestion.AND SOME NICE-TO-HAVES...- Experience conducting algorithmic audits or impact assessments, understand what algorithmic bias is and how to audit for fairness.- Experience in ethical & legal advisor roles and preparation of analytical and technical reports, research tasks, and data management plans.- Experience working in remote and cloud-based environments.- Occasional availability for travel.- A proactive mindset to execute your own ideas without the need for large investments in validation
