Mooting Assistant

Writing bespoke, narrative heavy, impactful reports for donors to KCL. Supporting with other content creation in which narrative and impact are important. Liaising with academics for content, designing content and images into visually pleasing reports. 

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Impactful writing

Diplomatic approach

Knowledge of indesign (desirable)

Strong proofreading skills

Job Description

As part of this role, you will be working closely with the Risk group convenors to ensure regular activities are organised. Core responsibilities associated with this role include:

• Support with the organisation of a number of seminars (e.g., logistics; advertising);
• Collating and sending occasional newsletters to the group;
• Help support and disseminate other relevant events and initiatives;
• Managing the RISK mailing list (e.g., adding new members, responding to emails);
• Managing social media channels: Twitter;
• Raising awareness about the group and its activities, in particular with new students and staff in relevant research fields

Depending on your interest other activities can be undertaken, e.g., developing a number of posters for the annual Society for Risk Analysis-Europe meeting; organise activities related to specific event (e.g., Sustainability month; Pint of Science Festival).

This role will cover the period October 2024-June 2025.

As part of the functioning of the research group ?500 is allocated to this role (equivalent to ~17  hours). To apply please submit a two page CV and a cover letter to Ragnar Lofstedt, Risk and Society Chair by 25th October.

Any questions? Get in touch with Ragnar.Lofstedt@kcl.ac.uk.

The Risk and Society research group was formed a number of years ago to provide a collaborative focus for the wide range of interdisciplinary research issues relating to the broader risk field ranging from risk communication,  risk analysis, risk governance, regulation, resilience, and risk management.  In the past we have worked on a number of topics including floods, health and safety, wild fires and food safety. The Risk and society group has existed for more than 10 years and depending on the year in question gathers 20 or so academics at different career stages (PhD, PDRAs, Lecturers, Prof.). The group provides a lively space for interdisciplinary conversations on various aspects relating to the broader area of risk and society. Activities organised in previous years include internal events (e.g., seminars), and ad hoc external events (e.g., ESRC social science festival; contribution to Pint of Science). The scope of activities is always evolving and open to new suggestions.

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You should have a broad interest in Risk and Society themes, be a good networker, have excellent organisational skills, be motivated to work independently and ideally have experience in communications.

The Centre for Data Futures (The Dickson Poon School of Law) is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join an interdisciplinary sub-team working at the cutting edge of human-AI interaction and uncertainty communication. 

The successful candidate will contribute to preparing multiple research bids focused on developing agency-enhancing, participatory interfaces for large language models, with a particular emphasis on how these systems communicate uncertainty. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI interfaces, combining expertise in Human-Computer Interaction, AI/ML, and the communication of complex information to diverse audiences. 

We are looking for individuals with a strong background in computer science, cognitive science, philosophy or a related field, who are passionate about creating AI systems that empower users.

Applicants will have completed doctoral studies in a relevant area, or currently undertaking PhD study. 

The successful candidate will have a strong background in computer science, cognitive science, philosophy or related field.