Stillingstittel:
Ph.D. position in Computational Forensics: Algorithmic accountability and predictive policing

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The Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Gjøvik  (NTNU, https://www.ntnu.edu/gjovik )  invites applications for four Ph.D. research fellows in digital and computational forensics. The positions are based at the Norwegian Information Security Laboratory (NISlab, www.nislab.no) and are also affiliated with the Center for Cyber and Information Security (CCIS, www.ccis.no).

 

The Ph.D. positions are funded by the Ars Forensica project on "Computational Forensics for Large-scale Fraud Detection, Crime Investigation and Prevention" under a grant by the Research Council of Norway (https://testimon.ccis.no/research/projects/arsforensica/)

The period of employment for the positions as a Ph.D. research fellow is initially for 3 years, which can be extended to four years by including a 25% position as special investigator at one of the digital forensics units that are partners in the research project. Working as a special investigator includes crime scene digital forensics, investigation of traditional crimes with digital evidence, as well as cyber crimes.

 

All successful candidates must be able to secure a residence and work permit in Norway. In the case of working as a special investigator, the candidate must be able to attain the necessary security clearance, must not have criminal record and must be a Norwegian citizen.

The university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment practices, and we would particularly like to encourage female candidates to apply. Admission to a doctoral degree program is a requirement for employment as a Ph.D. research fellow.

The positions are briefly described below. For further details please refer to the detailed position descriptions that is published online (https://testimon.ccis.no/career/job/)

 

Position 3:

Algorithmic accountability and predictive policing

The idea of predictive policing is that the likelihood of a future event can be foretold on basis of historical data. The event can relate to a place or person, such as predicting hot spots (place) or assessing the risk of relapse into criminal activity of a former convict (person). Predictive analysis of large data sets demands utilization of advanced algorithms. Weakness of an algorithm can be the result of poor programming, arbitrary intervention by an user, and can even develop over time as a result of usage with detrimental effect on an algorithm which initially was deemed to be suitable. Control measures must therefore be implemented both initially, and later at appropriate intervals during the lifetime of the algorithm/prediction model.

 

We are looking for a strong candidate possessing skills related to machine learning, predictive analytics, and algorithm evaluation. The candidate shall posses a keen interest in assessing the reliability of computational methods of various data sources in dynamically changing contexts.

 

For further information please see the detailed position description (https://testimon.ccis.no/career/job/), or contact Professor Katrin Franke (katrin.franke (at) ntnu.no) or Assoc

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Postboks 191 2802 GJØVIK

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Oppland

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

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