Researcher in AI Ethics
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
The offered salary is from 1.700 € gross. The final offer strongly depends on the seniority and experience of a successful candidate.
We are looking for an expert in AI ethics to join our team focused on ethics and human values in technology. The role involves participating in research projects on the ethical and societal impacts of intelligent technologies as well as their application in practice. We’re seeking a specialist from the humanities or social sciences who cares about building trustworthy AI here in Slovakia.
Main Responsibilities
Conducting research activities focused on addressing ethical and societal challenges in the research and development of intelligent technologies
Collaboration with partners in both research and industry projects; leading and coordinating project tasks within national and European projects
Preparation and facilitation of activities related to ethical design and ethics-based assessment of AI systems (such as expert workshops), both for internal research teams and external partners
Writing articles, blog posts, and preparing seminars, podcasts, and other activities that help popularize artificial intelligence and intelligent technologies, with a focus on their ethical and societal impacts
Employee perks, benefits
Besides the possibility of working in this very unique environment, we offer a 3rd pillar contribution, free Gym on the premises, Multisport card, lots of interesting internal seminars from our science teams and even more fun during our Institute´s festivities.
Requirements
Research experience (3+ years) in the field of AI ethics, data ethics, ICT ethics, or some other related applied ethics
PhD or equivalent doctoral-level education, ideally in a humanities-related field
Proficient in English and Slovak (recommended for industry collaborations)
Ability to work independently as well as a leader of small team toward planned outcomes
Facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with the research and industry partners
Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work in applied research
Independence and initiative in problem-solving, with a proactive and constructive approach
Experience outside academia is warmly welcome
About our institute
KInIT is an independent non-profit institute connecting industry to excellent science. We bring together and enable growth of experts in artificial intelligence and other areas of computer science, with connections to other disciplines:
- Web and user data processing including empowering humans with the ability to evaluate credibility of information and its manipulation
- Processing and comprehension of natural language
- Green and secure environment
- Ethics and human values in intelligent technologies
KInIT combines the excellent competencies of academic researchers and educators with innovative companies, their needs and experience. By involving the private sector, our team of top notch Slovak AI research experts seek to create a healthy research ecosystem that bridges academia and industry.