Post-Doctoral Associate/Research Scientist

The Department of Philosophy and the Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness at New York University invite applications for up to three Post-Doctoral Associate or Research Scientist positions, with areas of specialization in philosophy of artificial intelligence and philosophy of mind, to begin September 1, 2025, pending administrative and budgetary approval. These may be one-year or two-year appointments, possibly renewable depending on funding.

These positions are associated with grants to Professor David Chalmers for projects on artificial consciousness and related topics at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the philosophy of mind (possibly including AI mentality, AI interpretability, and AI welfare).  Applicants should highlight their interests and strengths in these areas.  These positions are research-oriented positions with no teaching duties.  

For a candidate to be eligible for a Post-Doctoral Associate position, the Ph.D. must be received between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2025. For a Research Scientist position, the Ph.D. must have been received between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2020.  Applications should include a CV, one or more writing samples, a research statement, and at least three references.

Please apply online at: http://apply.interfolio.com/164365.  Applications must be received by March 30th, 2025 to ensure full consideration.

The Faculty of Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber, who embody the diversity of the United States as well as the global society in which we live. We strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are underrepresented in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, see http://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultydiversity.html. Applicants are welcome to speak to their commitment to these values in their cover letter or in a separate statement if they wish.

Pay transparency: In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for a Post-Doctoral Associate is $62,500. The annual base salary for a Research Scientist is $62,500. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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