Assistant Professor of Philosophy of AI (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies, Utrecht University
Job category | Junior faculty / Tenured, continuing or permanent |
AOS | Philosophy of AI |
AOS categories |
Metaphysics Metaphysics and Epistemology Philosophy of Action Philosophy of Language Philosophy of Mind Decision Theory Philosophy of Cognitive Science Philosophy of Computing Applied Ethics Ethics Normative Ethics Philosophy of Law Social and Political Philosophy |
AOC | Open |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Organization's reference number | 1203667 |
Location | Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands |
Start date | 1 August 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. |
Job description |
We are looking for a new colleague who specializes in philosophical issues of AI at the intersection of theoretical philosophy (e.g. epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, metaphysics, etc.) and practical philosophy (ethics, political philosophy, moral psychology, etc.). We invite applications from philosophers with an interdisciplinary orientation to collaborating with computer scientists, linguists, legal theorists, psychologists, data scientists, etc. on various aspects of AI (e.g. AI safety and alignment, explainable and responsible AI, and the socially disruptive effects of AI technologies). You will conduct research and teach courses in practical and theoretical philosophy at all levels in our philosophy programs, and to contribute to our interdisciplinary degree programs in artificial intelligence. Qualifications We are looking for a colleague who:
The candidate appointed to this position will be expected, in due course, to be able to teach in Dutch and English. International candidates will be helped to acquire Dutch language skills in the first two years of their appointment. Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We therefore welcome staff from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, regardless of race, skin colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, origin, disability, neurodiversity or age. About the organization This position is in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, which hosts the Theoretical Philosophy group and the Ethics Institute. In this position you will be affiliated with both of these groups, participating with colleagues from both theoretical and practical philosophy in educational programmes (including MA Artificial Intelligence, BA Kunstmatige intelligentie, BSc PPE, and MA Applied Ethics) and research collaborations, including the University's the Focus Areas on Human-centered AI and Governing the Digital Society, the Centre for Digital Humanities, and the inter-university consortium on the Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technology. More information about this position (and the 8 other Philosophy positions currently being advertised), see FAQ Vacancies in Philosophy - Utrecht University Offer We offer a full-time position (1.0 FTE). Upon positive evaluation during the one-year probationary period, the appointment becomes permanent. The allocation is permanently set to 40% research and 60% teaching. Within the 60% for teaching, there is 10% free space that will not be scheduled. The gross salary - depending on previous qualifications and experience - ranges between €3,974 and €6,181 (scale 11-12 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for a full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year. In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University. |
How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Instructions |
Full instructions can be found on the web page for this position. Apply using the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of that webpage. We would like to receive the following information with your application: (1) your motivation letter; (2) your CV and publication list; (3) a concise research plan showing alignment with the research profile of the department/team (max. 400 words). (4) a concise a teaching statement, outlining your approach to and experience with teaching (max. 400 words); (5) a key publication (max. 20 pages).
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Web address to apply | https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrec... |
Hard deadline | February 26, 2023, 11:59pm CET |
Contact | |
Web address for more information | https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrec... |
Contact name | Daniel Cohnitz |
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Time created | January 31, 2023, 4:48pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | February 26, 2023, 11:59pm CET |
Expired on | February 28, 2023, 12:46am CET |
Last updated | February 27, 2023, 11:46pm UTC |
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This institution has indicated that the position advertised will not follow the APA's recommended job market calendar. An explanation, if provided, appears below.
The timing is tied to the specific implementation, by the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University, of an initiative to increase staffing within higher education in The Netherlands, funded by the Ministry of Education. |
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