Laura Koesten

We’re hiring a postdoctoral researcher for a new HCI and AI project on agricultural advisory systems for smallholder farmers . The project is funded by the Gates Foundation and run in collaboration with the UAE International Affairs Office and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) . It studies how AI systems can communicate uncertainty in agricultural advice when literacy, language, and farming conditions vary. The postdoc will work with Laura Koesten and Vaishnav Kameswaran , collaborate with Digital Green , and engage closely with the communities these systems are meant to serve. This role is a strong fit for candidates interested in Human-Computer Interaction , Human-AI Interaction , visualisation , responsible AI , and digital agriculture . A background in HCI, Human-AI Interaction, VIS, or a related area is preferred, along with strong qualitative research skills, hands-on familiarity with AI systems, and willingness to travel for fieldwork. The position is for two years and has a start date as early as possible . The post mentions two possible locations for the role, but does not specify them in the text provided. If you are interested, submit the linked form to apply.