Teaching Assistant Position for “The Law and Regulation of AI” Seminar

10%-20%, Zurich, fixed-term

Professor Talia Gillis, who is visiting the Law, Economics, and Business research group, from Columbia University is teaching a seminar on “The Law and Regulation of AI”. She is searching for:

Teaching Assistant

The offices are located in downtown Zurich, and the working language is English. She is looking fora highly motivated student with a keen interest in joining us as teaching assistant for the new seminar.

Job description

Teaching assistants will support the Professor Gillis in preparing teaching materials and performing research for the seminar. The seminar will explore some of the most pressing legal and ethical challenges associated with the growing deployment of AI in critical domains and will cover legal and policy responses in both the United States and Europe. Topics that will be discussed in the seminar include algorithmic fairness, privacy and explainability, offering a comparative perspective on how different jurisdictions are addressing responsible AI.

Salaries are competitive and paid according to ETH standards.

Profile

• Enrolment in a university(preferably advanced Bachelor or Master level)
• Excellent grades and, preferably, some prior experience in research support and managing course materials.
• Strong interest in the intersection of law and technology.

Workplace

Workplace

We offer

• Your career with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society.
• We are actively committed to a sustainable and climate-neutral university.
• You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits.

We value diversity

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Cover letter (detailing your relevant experience/interest)
• Transcripts
• CV

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Talia Gillis (tbg2117@columbia.edu).(no applications).