AI, security and vulnerability

Ethical challenges of artificial intelligence use with respect to vulnerable populations in domestic and international security contexts

Degree type

PhD

Closing date

25 September 2023

Campus

Burnie, Hobart, Launceston

Citizenship requirement

Domestic / International

About the research project

The project discusses ethical challenges of using artificial intelligence and machine learning programmes in domestic and international security contexts with particular attention paid to vulnerable populations like migrant communities or socially disadvantaged persons. The project aims at better understanding and anticipating problem areas of AI use in security contexts. It seeks to compare and integrate domestic and international perspectives in order to gain a better understanding of the local-to-global dimensions of AI use in security.

Primary Supervisor

Meet Dr Catherine Goetze

Funding

Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:

  • a living allowance stipend of $31,500 per annum (2023 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
  • a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
  • a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)

If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.

As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.

Other funding opportunities and fees

For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit our Scholarships and fees on research degrees page.

Eligibility

Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.

Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.

Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:

Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus

Selection Criteria

The project is competitively assessed and awarded.  Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.

Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:

  • Social science degree

Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:

  • Knowledge of new technologies and artificial intelligence
  • Interest in working across police studies and international relations

Application process

  1. Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
  2. Contact Dr Catherine Goetze to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
  3. In your application:
    • Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
    • Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
  4. Apply prior to 25 September 2023.

Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section of the Research Degrees website.

Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.

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