Postdoctoral Researcher in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

2 weeks ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark University of Copenhagen Full time
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

The Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a 4-year postdoctoral position in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence to be filled by 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Job Content

Artificial Intelligence has made its way into our everyday life and into the sciences. With that comes great responsibility. The Center for Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence revisits the foundations of responsible Artificial Intelligence and asks deep questions about the philosophical significance of recent breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence.

Research Areas
  • Fairness
  • Transparency and Interpretability
  • Trustworthiness
  • Accountability
  • Moral Testimony
  • Privacy
  • Discussions around Strong Artificial Intelligence
  • Consciousness
  • Superintelligence
Qualification Requirements

In order to be considered for the position, applicants must have research qualifications at least corresponding to what can be achieved as part of a successfully completed PhD within a relevant field. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to, philosophy, computer science, psychology, and linguistics.

Application Procedure

The application must be written in English and include the following enclosures:

  • Application letter/cover letter (max 1 page)
  • Curriculum vitae (with applicant's e-mail & telephone number)
  • Documentation of qualifications (examination certificates/PhD diploma, etc.)
  • Complete and numbered list of publications. The enclosed publications must be marked with *
  • Research plan, including a short description of previous research and a plan for the coming years that includes an account of how the applicant will contribute to the deliverables in the project description
  • Documentation of teaching qualifications and research dissemination, if any
  • Publications. Applicants may choose a maximum of three publications for assessment. Publication dates must be clearly marked on the publication list. The publications selected must be uploaded as attachments and listed from 1 to 3
Appointment Procedure

After the application deadline, the Head of Department selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the appointment committee. All applicants are notified whether their application has been accepted for assessment. The Dean subsequently appoints an expert assessment committee tasked with carrying out an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee. Applicants are ultimately offered the opportunity of commenting on the part of the assessment relating to themselves before the appointment is finalized.

Salary and Conditions of Employment

Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range starts at DKK 36,300 (EUR 4,871) + a 17.1% contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

The Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) have further agreed on a protocol that makes it possible for international researchers employed by the University to achieve a pension exemption, whereby the pension contribution will be paid out as salary. For more information about the different pension schemes, please read more here: https://www.ucp.edu.dk/en/

UCPH wishes to encourage everyone interested in this post to apply, regardless of personal background.

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