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Bias Mitigation Specialist - Master’s Level Internship

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Vosyn

10d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Research & Development
  • Etobicoke

AI generated summary

  • You should have a Bachelor's in Psychology, Sociology, or related field; knowledge of bias and equity; analysis experience; and strong problem-solving skills. New graduates welcome.
  • You will develop bias reduction strategies, conduct audits, collaborate on training, research best practices, design monitoring frameworks, and prepare reports with findings and recommendations.

Requirements

  • Completed Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related field required. Master’s program enrollment or completion is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Strong understanding of implicit bias, discrimination, and equity principles.
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative analysis of bias in systems.
  • Familiarity with inclusive design principles and ethical technology practices.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategies to identify and reduce biases in organizational processes, including hiring, AI models, and decision-making systems.
  • Conduct audits of existing processes to detect potential bias.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement training and education programs focused on bias mitigation.
  • Research and recommend best practices for equity and inclusion.
  • Design frameworks for monitoring the long-term effectiveness of bias mitigation efforts.
  • Prepare reports summarizing findings and actionable recommendations.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 520 hours, approximately 3 months.

What is the compensation for the internship?

The compensation is hourly at a rate of $32.

What type of degree is required for this internship?

A completed Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related field is required, while enrollment or completion of a Master's program is preferred but not mandatory.

Is prior experience in bias mitigation necessary?

While experience in bias mitigation is beneficial, strong understanding and passion for promoting equity and fairness are critical, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Will I have the opportunity to interact with senior management?

Yes, interns will engage directly with senior management and strategic advisory board members throughout the internship.

What is the recruitment process for this internship?

The recruitment process includes application submission, a written questionnaire, a video questionnaire, evaluation of responses, and an orientation session for successful candidates.

Is this a full-time internship?

The internship is designed for approximately 520 hours, allowing flexibility. The hours can be scheduled to align with the academic semester work terms if needed.

How can I apply for this internship?

Candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters through the Vosyn career portal.

Do you have any diversity and inclusion initiatives?

Yes, Vosyn is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity of thought, background, and experience.

Can I work independently during the internship?

Yes, the role requires both independent work and collaboration with team members and stakeholders.

Vosyn: Uniting Voices, Visions, and Values in Every Tongue.

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
2023
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vosyn is an advanced multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) platform that expands beyond its origins in voice synthesis to integrate voice, video, audio, text, and image processing. As a leader in the field, Vosyn provides unparalleled access to and engagement with global information. Its core innovation is contextual translation, ensuring genuine understanding across languages. By removing linguistic and accessibility barriers, Vosyn empowers content creators to cross geographical and cultural boundaries, playing a pivotal role in digital transformation and crafting an inclusive, interconnected global content landscape.