Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Philosophy of AI

The chair for the Philosophy of AI, associated with the Institute of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology and the Law School of Panthéon Sorbonne, invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research fellow funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR). The fellowship is a 2-year full time position, starting on 1 March 2027 or later. The exact starting date is negotiable. The salary is at minimum 2450€ gross.

The postdoctoral fellow will primarily conduct independent research in the Philosophy of AI broad understood, including its practical and theoretical subfields. The fellow is expected to collaborate with the chairholder Mario Günther in research, teaching, and admin, in particular in the organisation of workshops, seminars, and other events. Joint publications and grant applications are strongly encouraged, and the fellow will be supported in developing independent funding opportunities. Some travel funds for visiting workshops and conferences are available. 

The successful candidate is an excellent early-career researcher. They are expected to

• hold a PhD in Philosophy, Computer Science, Law, or a related field by the starting date.
• have a strong academic record, as evidenced by publications and/or publishable work of international standard, fellowships, and awards, commensurate with career stage.
• have an excellent command of English for publishing in internationally visible journals or conference proceedings.

A good command of French and skills in computational methods are welcome but not required.

Your application should include:

1. A cover letter that describes your research interests and fit to the position (max. 1 page).
2. A CV, including a list of your publications.
3. A Research statement that outlines one or two research projects resulting in abstracts for envisioned papers. Explain why the research is important and why you are in a good position for conducting it. 
4. A writing sample.
5. The contact details of two academic references.

Applications received by 17 December 2026 will receive full consideration. Short-listed candidates will be invited to a virtual interview.

For queries about the position, please contact [email protected].