Sociology of Humans and Machines

Job Description

The forthcoming Trinity-TU Dublin Joint Centre for the Sociology of Humans and Machines (SOHAM) will serve as a pioneering research hub focused on the dynamic interplay between society and intelligent technologies. Housing interdisciplinary scholars from diverse fields such as sociology, computer science, and psychology, SOHAM engages in cutting-edge research examining how AI and autonomous systems shape and are shaped by human behaviour and societal structures. At the heart of the centre’s mission will be an emphasis on fostering ethical and socially responsible technology integration, supported by public and academic events, international collaborations, and community outreach. With a state-of-the-art framework bridging Trinity College Dublin and Technological University Dublin, SOHAM catalyses innovation, policy influence, and academic excellence, establishing a vibrant intellectual community poised to shape the future of human-machine relations

Student Requirements for this Project MSc or equivalent in computational, social, or natural sciences with relevance to computational social science.

Fully funded Workday Inc Student Stipend per annum €25000 Materials & Travel Budget per annum €2500 Fees covered by the funding per annum € 5500 Duration of Funding 48 Months

If you are interested in submitting an application for this project, please complete an Expression of Interest.

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Supervisor: Prof Taha Yasseri – Faculty of Arts & Humanities TU Dublin Contact email: [email protected]

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