Ethics Advisor for Cultural Heritage and AI (Contract)

Uni Systems

  • Luxemburg
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 1 Monat her
Job Description:At Uni Systems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. Uni Systems Luxembourg is looking for an Independent External Ethics Advisor (EEA) to join our UniQue Research and Development team as an external partner for the project UNICHE which focuses on Cultural Heritage and AI. The duration of the project would be thirty-six months starting from 01st October 2025.Are you passionate about ethics, compliance, and promoting responsible practices in cutting-edge projects? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment? We have an exceptional opportunity for an Ethics Advisor to join our EU project team. Take the lead in ensuring ethical integrity and fostering a culture of responsible innovation!The Ethics Advisor should have a dynamic personality, to encourage all project partners to satisfy ethics compliance at all levels. It is about an insightful role full of energy, which incorporates characteristics from different disciplines including Ethics, GDPR, AI, and the use of digital technologies.About the projectThe UNICHE project aspires to co-design and create an intuitive, technology-agnostic "black-box" platform as a “no-code”, single-entry, collaborative tool for effortlessly designing, producing and sharing high-quality, interactive, cultural heritage experiences. With its user-friendly system, CH institutions and professionals, researchers, CI freelancers and resource limited players will be able to collaborate and generate high value interactive content in multiple formats (multimodal). UNICHE's approach prioritizes ease of use and minimizes the technical expertise required, ensuring broad accessibility for diverse users and their audiences. By leveraging and integrating existing advanced technologies and tools developed by the consortium, UNICHE's platform (Repository, Authoring Environment, Experience Apps and Evaluation tool) addresses in a holistic way the four E's: Exhibits, Experience design, Exhibitions and Evaluation processes. Direct access and inclusion of exhibits from existing data spaces at the EU and Member States' levels through the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH) is a fundamental aspect of the project, addressing key challenges in cultural heritage institutions. The cultural content (exhibits) channeled through the ECCCH is utilised and repurposed in the AI-assisted Experience design process and presented through the Exhibition phase (Onsite, Hybrid and Remote), in which Evaluation processes are put in place to inform the enhancement of visitor engagement. UNICHE's approach will firstly be evaluated in Pilot scenarios that represent diverse cultural heritage settings: open-air archaeological sites, museum permanent exhibitions and portable exhibitions and secondly will be further tested through an open call to third parties, inviting them to use the platform, fostering a community of small cultural heritage institutions and creative industry professionals.What will you be bringing to the team?Our UniQue people come from a variety of different backgrounds and industries, with different skill sets and approaches, but they have one thing in common: a passion for technology and innovation! For the Ethics Advisor for Cultural Heritage and AI position we expect you to:
  • Contribute to developing and monitoring the ethical framework of the project tailored specifically to AI in cultural heritage, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and ethical guidelines.
  • Conduct comprehensive ethical assessments of data usage, and decision-making processes employed within the project.
  • Monitor and control project partners on ethical considerations, potential biases, and the responsible use of AI technologies.
  • Collaborate closely with project partners to develop guidelines for transparent and accountable AI systems in educational settings.
  • Stay abreast of the latest developments in AI ethics, cultural heritage in EU policies, and regulatory frameworks, and ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Foster a culture of ethical responsibility by encouraging open dialogue, addressing concerns, and promoting the ethical use of AI across the project.
  • Monitor and evaluate the ethical implications of AI in culture, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare reports for project management, highlighting ethical performance, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Guide the project team in the drafting of the ethics-related deliverables and review them as needed.
  • Write and deliver ethics reports (Deliverables) according to the timeline and in a timely manner, as described in related Work Packages.
  • Communicate and collaborate with the project's Coordinator and Consortium.
  • Eligible to deal with demanding ethical dilemmas that may arise, building trust among partners.
  • Participate in consortium and ethics meetings and provide guidance on ethics compliance.
Requirements:What do you need to succeed in this position?Your experience, skillset, and qualifications are going to help you succeed in this position, moving forward.We would like you to have:
  • An advanced degree in ethics, philosophy, law, or a related field. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
  • Excellent knowledge of EU Cultural heritage and AI legislation
  • At least 5 years of proven experience in similar EU funded projects
  • Solid understanding of EU ethics regulations and guidelines.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex ethical issues and propose practical solutions.
  • Excellent managerial, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing ethical frameworks, policies, and compliance programs.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team spirit, ability to collaborate and interact with people with diverse backgrounds, and deadline oriented.
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence or data privacy is highly desirable.
  • The Capability of developing a strategic plan based on ethical requirements and defending your opinion in front of reviewers with confidence.
  • Act with transparency to all procedures and have a high sense of responsibility.
  • Fluency in English is required.

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