Job ID: 314294

Remote Consultant in Collaborative Human-AI Argumentation (CTC Contract)

United Nations University (UNU)

Location: Remote, China

Apply by: 10 Sep 2026

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Location: Macau SAR (Remote), China

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Senior Researcher/Acting Head of Research, the consultant will contribute to AI state-of-the-art research to support the development of a human-AI argumentative framework that supports SDG-aligned decision making. Responsibilities include conducting research on an inclusive human-AI argumentative framework to support UN member states on SDG-aligned decision making; contributing to delivering a prototype and supporting its validation with domain experts and stakeholders; and contributing to the writing of at least one publication and/or technical demo for submission to a top-tier conference or journal. Key performance indicators include delivery of the framework, the prototype and its validation, and at least one publication or technical demo submission. Qualifications: Master's degree in AI, computer science, data science, engineering, applied mathematics, or physics; track record of publications and/or hands-on projects in trustworthy multiagent recommender systems, human-AI dialogue protocols including counterfactual scenarios; track record in the design of explainable AI frameworks; experience in AI projects with social impact in multidisciplinary teams; strong communication skills in English, knowledge of another UN official language an asset. The contract runs from September 24 to December 10, 2026, remuneration is a daily rate commensurate with experience, and remote work is possible under UNU-Macau supervision.

Closing date: September 10, 2026

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply via the apply link; fill out the UNU P11 Form; provide a motivation statement (in the P11 form); and answer a few questions tailored to the position.
https://careers.unu.edu/o/consultant-in-collaborative-human-ai-argumentation