Phd Position in Inclusive Design with Artificial

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Amsterdam, Nederland Universiteit van Amsterdam Voltijd

PhD Position in Inclusive Design with Artificial Intelligence

**Faculteit/Dienst**:Faculteit der Natuurw., Wiskunde & Informatica**Opleidingsniveau**:Master**Functie type**:Promotieplaats**Sluitingsdatum**:30 november 2024**Vacaturenummer**:13441

**Keywords**: Artificial Intelligence, Inclusivity, Design, UI/UX- Since the introduction of conversational large language models (LLMs) the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create content across various contexts has rapidly expanded. The development of “prompt programming” has dramatically reduced the barriers of prototyping AI functionality into new domains, including the design of user-interfaces (UI). However, an over reliance on automation for UI design can introduce biases and ethical concerns, leading to designs that might not be accessible, inclusive, or could run the risk of perpetuating stereotypes.- We are looking for a PhD student to explore AI in the context of designing web-based user interfaces (web UI) with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility. Your research is part of the Digital Interactions Lab at the Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam (UvA).**What are you going to do?**- The first phase of the project will involve analysing AI's role in the UI design process, from prototyping to iteration and redesign. Your focus will be on how AI tools influence user inclusion and design accessibility. The findings from this initial phase will guide the second stage, where you will explore new concepts, practices, and methodologies aimed at ensuring equity in AI-driven design processes.- The overall goal of the project is to create a key output with practical value for user interface and experience designers. While the specific format of this output is your choice, it should include an assessment of accessibility and inclusion, along with practical strategies for improvement.-
- The research will also involve some or all the following activities:
- Conducting mixed-methods studies and collecting various types of data from designers and their use of AI
- Capturing the dynamics of interacting with AI in design
- Understanding how accessibility and inclusion of software and interfaces is assessed
- Conducting user studies and evaluating and analysing the results
- Presenting findings at national and international conferences in HCI, such as ACM CHI.
- Collaboration with UI/UX designers in the private sector

**What do you have to offer?**- Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Sociology, Computer Science, Social Data Science, CSS, HCI or a related discipline.
- Strong web development skills, such as proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Interest and aptitude in interdisciplinary research and a familiarity with concepts and reflections in Human-Computer Interaction.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Desirable requirements for the position also include:
- Experience conducting UX or UI research, such as usability testing.
- Knowledge of literature relating to accessibility and diversity
- Solid understanding of data analysis in Python or R.
- Willingness to acquire new technical and critical skills
- Experience conducting qualitative research.**Our offer**
- A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of 4 years). The preferred starting date is to be discussed. This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students.-
- Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park, we offer you multiple fringe benefits:
- 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
- Multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
- A complete educational program for PhD students;
- Multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
- Multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
- 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
- Partly paid parental leave;
- The possibility to set up a workplace at home;
- A pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
- The possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
- Help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad.

**About us**- The Faculty of Science (FNWI) has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brai



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