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Consulting Scientist (AI and Economic Inclusion)

Posting Date
May 23, 2025

About the IPIE

The International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) is an independent and global science organization providing scientific knowledge about the health of the world's information environment. Based in Switzerland, the IPIE offers policymakers, industry, and civil society actionable scientific assessments about threats to the information environment, including AI bias, algorithmic manipulation, and disinformation. The IPIE is the only scientific body systematically organizing, evaluating, and elevating research with the broad aim of improving the global information environment. Hundreds of researchers worldwide contribute to the IPIE's reports.

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About the IPIE Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence and Economic Inclusion

The IPIE’s Panel on AI and Economic Inclusion will investigate how systems are transforming the structure of opportunities for people around the world. Evidence shows how AI-based discrimination by gender, race, and class can deepen social inequalities globally. Using the latest advances in applied policy research—from randomized control trials to meta-analysis—this panel will analyze the best ways to prevent gender, race, and class-based discrimination in employment, banking, housing, and other domains of economic activity. Overall, this panel will determine how we can best promote financial inclusion through AI.

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We are seeking to recruit an outstanding candidate for the role of:

Consulting Scientist

The IPIE seeks an experienced and results-driven researcher to, under the guidance of the Panel Chair, Professor Jen Schradie (Sciences Po), develop and draft the research outputs of the Scientific Panel on AI and Economic Inclusion. The role requires a blend of research and coordination tasks aimed at enhancing the Panel's impact on policy and public understanding of critical issues.

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Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and draft two scientific reports directed by the Panel Chair, building on discussions within the Panel, of at least 10,000 words each.
  • Conduct systematic reviews, meta-analysis, data analysis, and undertake additional research-related tasks as directed by the Panel Chair.
  • Organize and schedule Panel calls and learning sessions in coordination with the Panel Chair, the IPIE Secretariat, and Panel members.
  • Actively participate in and contribute to the dissemination of the Panel's findings and recommendations by providing input to IPIE’s communications team.
  • Ensure that all outputs adhere to IPIE's ethical guidelines, research production and dissemination standards, style guides, and fulfill the Panel's research mandate.
  • Provide periodic updates to the Panel Chair, the IPIE Science and Methodology Committee and, upon request, to the IPIE Secretariat on the progress and preliminary findings of research activities.

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Essential Candidate Criteria

  • Doctoral degree or near completion in a field relevant to the Panel’s focus, such as the behavioral, computer, and social sciences, or public policy and law.
  • Proven track record of relevant research and publications.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies.
  • Experience conducting systematic reviews, gap-analysis and/or meta-analysis.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as time management skills
  • Ability to work remotely and independently, along with strong time management skills.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Access to library services through own academic affiliations.

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Desired Candidate Criteria

  • Doctoral degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field of research.
  • Given the complexity of the issue, a candidate with a strong interdisciplinary background, combining multiple domains of inquiry, would be particularly valuable.
  • Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, technology, and inequality.
  • Experience in policy analysis and development of actionable recommendations.
  • Experience working in international and multidisciplinary teams, spanning multiple time zones.
  • Proficiency in additional languages beyond English, especially French or German, is a plus.
  • Experience with research management, or international technology policy debates.
  • Experience with public scholarship.
  • Preference for location in London, Paris or Zurich.

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The Opportunity

Compensation is commensurate with experience, reflecting our commitment to attracting a top-tier professional. The IPIE offers a collaborative and innovative environment, the opportunity to work on a vital and global social mission, within an exciting digital-first, international, purpose-driven, and multilingual organization.

  • Title: Consulting Scientist, Artificial Intelligence and Economic Inclusion
  • Start: July 2025
  • Reports to: Executive Director of the Secretariat, with task delegation to the Panel Chair and Chief Science Officer, and working closely with the Head of Programs
  • Location: Remote with travel as required
  • Contract: Consultancy
  • Time commitment: this is a part-time position, and the expected time commitment is between 80-90 days of work across 12 months.  
  • Stipend: Commensurate with experience.

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We recognize that diversity in our team's backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enhance the quality and impact of research. The diversity of our network strengthens the IPIE, including differences in background, culture, experience, language, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and much more. We welcome applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and a wide range of abilities. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our mission.

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How to Apply

The IPIE invites interested candidates to submit a resume, cover letter, and the name and contact information of three people who can provide a reference for your suitability for the consultancy to Recruitment@IPIE.info. Review of applications will begin 6 June 2025 and continue until the position is filled.