The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is recruiting a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will work within the Digital Economies Programme (DEP) of ACTS.
Vacancy Summary – Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
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Department |
Digital Economies Programme (DEP) |
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RF I |
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Location |
Nairobi, Kenya |
Line Manager |
DEP Program, Head |
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Expected Start Date |
October 2024 |
Duration of contract |
2 years, reviewed annually. |
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Salary |
20,000 – 25,000 USD p.a. or equivalent in Kshs gross1 |
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1 This is inclusive of all benefits.
About ACTS
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is a leading Intergovernmental STI policy Think Tank founded in 1988. Its mandate is to strengthen the capacities and policies of African countries and institutions to use science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development. ACTS is based in Nairobi through a host agreement with the Kenya Government and enjoys international status. ACTS’ governing council depicts its international status. It has representation from Ghana (current chair), Ethiopia, Malawi, Cote d’Ivoire, UK, Sweden, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and the East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO).
ACTS is currently implementing its seventh strategic plan (2022 - 2026) and pursuing the following five programmes: Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security (AFNS); Climate Resilient Economies (CRE); Science, Technology, Innovation, Knowledge and Society (STIKS); Digital Innovation and Knowledge Economy (DIKE); and Gender Youth and Inclusive Development (GYID). These programmes are delivered through policy research, policy engagement, capacity building and technology brokerage.
Core Duties of the Post-Doctoral Research - AI
- Conduct research and development in; Future of Works as impacted by AI, which includes futuristic work processes, their influence on policy and ethics of AI
- Participate in co-publication of research outputs
- Resource mobilization - co-develop proposals to win grants in response to requests (RFP) for proposal from global development funders
- Participate in the management of grants won
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must hold a PhD Degree in any of the following majors: AI, machine learning, data science, any of the computing disciplines with thesis in AI, or related qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume and scanned copies of academic certificates as a single document, including contact details for 3 references to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 16:00 hrs East Africa Time on 05th September 2024.
