Research Lead in Personalisation in the Public Interest, Responsible Innovation Centre, BBC R&D
Job Reference: SF18366
Band: D
Salary: Up to £60,000 pro rata depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Contract type: 18 months FTC - 0.6 FTE (3 days)
Location: Office Base can be BBC sites - Media City, Salford and London. This is a hybrid role.
The Responsible Innovation Centre (RIC) is a new independent research centre hosted in BBC Research and Development. It is funded by UKRI, a non-governmental public body that directs UK research and innovation funding. RIC delivers research to generate timely evidence and critical insights on the social, editorial and ethical challenges technology raises for public media, people and society.
As a Research Lead, you will be responsible for providing in-depth research into how to operationalise normative approaches to personalisation aligned with public service media values and goals. This includes algorithmic personalisation on third-party platforms, policy initiatives, or approaches to the design, development, and governance of personalised media content, products, and services.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead and conduct research activities into normative approaches to personalisation.
* Horizon scanning and ongoing examination of developments in technology and society.
* Shape the design and delivery of core team project work and initiatives.
* Conduct high-quality research to inform responsible approaches to technology and innovation.
* Produce key research briefing papers, industry reports, and publish peer-reviewed journal articles.
* Work with wider BBC teams to translate research into usable formats.
* Provide advice and consultancy to help the BBC and its external partners.
* Evaluate technology through a social, ethical, and editorial lens.
* Document research results for the BBC and external stakeholders.
* Identify and act on opportunities for learning and development.
* Act as an ambassador for RIC and Responsible Innovation.
Are You the Right Candidate?
* A PhD in a relevant social science or humanities-based subject area (or demonstrable equivalent research experience).
* Strong experience and a proven record in research in normative approaches to personalisation.
* A good understanding of the UK public media context and related concepts.
* Ability to produce excellent peer-reviewed publications.
* Experience presenting and communicating in industry and academic contexts.
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and independently.
* Good written and spoken communication skills.
About the BBC
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity.
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This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance.
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