Postdoctoral position in the Philosophy of AI at the Department of Philosophy (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy, University of Aarhus
Job category | Postdoc or similar / Fixed term |
AOS | Philosophy of AI |
AOS categories |
Epistemology Decision Theory Philosophy of Biology Philosophy of Computing |
AOC | Philosophy of AI |
AOC categories |
Epistemology Decision Theory Philosophy of Biology Philosophy of Computing |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Location | Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark |
Job description |
The Department of Philosophy, School of Culture and Society, Faculty of Arts, Aarhus University invites applications for a three-year, fixed-term postdoctoral position in philosophy. We are looking for an innovative scholar with a background in philosophy, preferably with a specialisation in the philosophy of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the philosophy of technology, the philosophy of medicine, or applied epistemology. Since the subproject will have a special focus on trust in algorithmic medical decision making, the postdoc should ideally demonstrate excellent knowledge of the philosophical and medical literature on trust and decision making, and at least a solid interest or competence in the philosophy of AI or technology. The applicant’s project description should indicate how they propose to address the themes of the postdoctoral project.
Applicants for this position must hold a PhD degree in philosophy, medicine, AI or a related field, and must be able to document
Ideally, applicants should also be able to document:
In view of this, applicants are asked to submit:
Note: professional references or recommendations should not be included. Applicants who are selected for an interview may be asked to provide professional references. The Department of Philosophy and the History of Ideas at Aarhus University is the largest of its type in Denmark and – especially because of the productive tension between the systematic and historical perspectives – the research conducted is characterised by an undogmatic and open-minded worldview. The researchers are thus involved in a variety of interdisciplinary projects both within and outside the Faculty of Arts. At the School of Culture and Society the object of research and teaching is the interplay between culture and society in time and space:
If nothing else is noted, applications must be submitted in English. Application deadline is at 11.59 pm Danish time (same as Central European Time) on the deadline day. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal bagground. Shortlists are prepared with the candidates that have been selected for a detailed academic assessment. A committee set up by the head of school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates. See this link for further information about shortlisting at the Faculty of Arts: shortlisting |
How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Web address to apply | https://au.emply.net/recruitment/vacancyApply.aspx... |
Hard deadline | March 4, 2021, 6:59pm CET |
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Web address for more information | https://au.career.emply.com/ad/postdoctoral-positi... |
Contact name | Jens Christian Krarup Bjerring |
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Time created | February 8, 2021, 4:03pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | March 4, 2021, 6:59pm CET |
Expired on | March 5, 2021, 7:46pm CET |
Last updated | May 5, 2021, 3:00pm UTC |
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