{"id":208,"date":"2026-07-09T14:43:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.stem.open.ac.uk\/knowledge-media-institute\/?page_id=208"},"modified":"2026-07-09T14:43:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:43:39","slug":"18392-research-associate-countering-creative-information-manipulation-with-explainable-ai","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.stem.open.ac.uk\/knowledge-media-institute\/18392-research-associate-countering-creative-information-manipulation-with-explainable-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"18392 – Research Associate, Countering Creative Information Manipulation with Explainable AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Knowledge Media Institute (KMi)
\u00a333,797 – \u00a340,322, Ref: 18392
Based in Milton Keynes
Full-time, Fixed Term Contract for 2 years with possibility of extension, subject to funding<\/strong>
Application closed on: Wednesday 09 June 2021<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Knowledge Media Institute (KMi) is a distinct research unit within the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the Open University. In KMi, we offer a friendly, diverse, and flexible working environment, as described in more detail at http:\/\/kmi.open.ac.uk\/<\/a>

We are seeking a Research Associate with a Computer Science background to work on the CIMPLE project, which stands for Countering Creative Information Manipulation with Explainable AI. CIMPLE aims to research and develop innovative knowledge-driven solutions for the detection and tracking of online information manipulation, while taking into account various AI-explainability needs and requirements. The project is a collaboration between the Open University and other organisations in France, Portugal, Austria and the Czech Republic.

You will be involved in:

Working in an interdisciplinary team of national and international researchers
Collection, processing, and analysis of data and content related to the project
Development and testing of methods for detecting and tracking of information manipulation in online news and social media
Designing and evaluating various explainability approaches
Participation in project meetings and research planning activities
Publishing and presenting results at international conferences and journals.
You will have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related subject. You will have experience with computer programming, machine learning, natural language processing, and semantic web technologies. Good communication skills and publications track record are essential.

If you have any questions regarding the research group or the role, please contact Prof Harith Alani<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To apply, please fill the application form below and also include a Covering Letter (a maximum of 2,500 words) and CV<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> Download the Application for Employment Form (Short Version)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> Download the Application for Employment (Accessible\/Short Version)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then email it to resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk<\/a> quoting the job reference number ‘.18392.’<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> Download Job Related Information for Ref: 18392<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Assistant by email resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further details on The Open University’s employment conditions can be found at: http:\/\/www3.open.ac.uk\/employment\/benefits.asp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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