Postdoctoral Associate: “AI, Trust, and the Governance of Digital Transactions”

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Description The Economic Sociology group (ES) at MIT Sloan School of Management and the Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC) in the Schwarzman School of Computing jointly seek to hire a Postdoctoral Associate, beginning in Summer 2025, to lead collaborative projects on the impact of AI-generated content on the interactional and informational dynamics undergirding economic transactions. This work could focus on contexts such as: In addition, the applicant will be expected to contribute to the SERC/ES community and lead an undergraduate SERC reading group . The appointment is for one year starting Fall 2025 (flexible start date), with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The Postdoctoral Associate should expect to work from Cambridge, MA for the duration of the appointment, with some potential for travel. The position is eligible for MIT benefits. The selected candidate will provide supervision and guidance to students, and researchers while engaging in activities that support the general mission of ES and SERC. The Postdoctoral Associate will also collaborate with other post docs, SERC scholars, and instructors. About Economic Sociology at MIT Sloan School of Manage...