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Recruiting: Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group

The Home Office is looking for 6 new members to join the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG).

• From: Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group
• Published: 10 August 2023

The Home Office is recruiting up to 6 new members with knowledge or experience in the following areas to join the independent scientific advisory committee, the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG):

• the law, with experience in relevant areas such as criminal law, forensic science, biometrics, and data
• social sciences, with experience of considering the social and ethical implications of technological innovations, such as in forensics, biometrics or use of data
• data ethics, with experience of considering the issues in the use of large data sets across the biometric, forensic and criminal justice arena or other relevant fields (experience in considering the application of data within industry, enforcement or medicine is desirable)
• artificial intelligence, with experience of considering the regulation of or ethical application of artificial intelligence tools/systems
• biometrics, with experience of considering the ethical use of biometric systems on society
• medical ethics, experience of review or evaluation of ethics in regard to medical decision making

View candidate pack and apply online

All the appointments will be for an initial period of up to 3 years.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 11 September 2023.

If you have any queries about any aspect of this role or want to have an informal discussion with the BFEG Chair or Secretariat, please contact the BFEG’s Secretariat: BFEG@homeoffice.gov.uk.

Published 10 August 2023