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The Institute of Philosophy at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks applications for a
Junior Professorship for Ethics of Digitalisation
salary scale W1 with tenure track to W2 (m/f/x)
The professorship is to be filled as soon as possible. It is funded by the Tenure Track Programme of the German Federal Government and the Federal States, supporting junior scientists. Pending fulfilment of the applicable employment laws, the successful candidate will be employed as a temporary civil servant for a period of three years. A contract extension for a further three years is contingent on a positive evaluation of the initial three years. At the end of this period, appointment to a tenured professorship at W2 level is intended in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions. Candidates should be in the early stages of their career.
The core task of the professorship is to identify and philosophically reflect on the ethical problems that are connected, in society as a whole, with the rising digital technologies. It thereby strengthens the profile of the University of Oldenburg within the scope of digitalisation.
Both knowledge of the normative theories to be critically applied and knowledge of the technologies to which these theories are applied are required. Theories include not only those that have recently been developed with an eye toward digital technologies, but also fundamental moral theories (deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics) as well as philosophical theories of society, democracy and justice. Technologies include, for example, AI-based automation processes, which are research foci in Oldenburg already (in the areas of locomotion, health and energy).
Moreover, an above-average scientific university degree and an above-average PhD are required, with at least one of these degrees obtained in philosophy. Scientific excellence has to be demonstrated, inter alia, by publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Relevant teaching experience and experience in raising third-party funds are desired.
The University of Oldenburg offers the successful candidate a variety of scientific cooperation partners on site and at the nearby Universities of Bremen, Osnabrück and Hannover. Within the University of Oldenburg, partners are to be found in the research centre ‘Human-Cyber-Physical Systems’, the research training group ‘Social Embeddedness of Autonomous Cyber-Physical Systems’ and the PhD programme ‘Shaping the Future. Transformation of the Present through Scenarios of Digitalisation’.
The successful candidate will teach practical-philosophy modules of the BA, MA and MEd courses of study in philosophy as well as values and norms, the latter being a school subject in Lower Saxony. Furthermore, the successful candidate is to contribute, in cooperation with the social sciences and computer sciences, to conceptions of an MA and a BA course of study, and to support teaching these courses. As there is a cooperation agreement between the Universities of Bremen and Oldenburg, the successful candidate’s active involvement in this cooperation is expected.
The eligibility requirements for the position are based on the statutory provisions in the state of Lower Saxony (§ 30 NHG). For candidates who have been employed in Germany as a research associate or research assistant before or after their doctoral studies, the period spent as a doctoral student and researcher should not be longer than six years in total.
The University aims to increase its proportion of female professors and strongly encourages female scientists to apply. Therefore, equally qualified female candidates will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. The position is suitable for part-time employment.
Applications include a full curriculum vitae, certificates, lists of publications, talks and courses, an account of present and previous third-party funded research activities, research and teaching concepts and a selection of publications, doctoral degree and employment phases (https://uol.de/fk4/formulare). The selection of publications should include a monograph and three articles. Preferably, applications are submitted in electronic version by 9th August 2021 to Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Fakultät IV, Dekanin Prof. Dr. Dagmar Freist, berufungen-fk4 [__at__] uol [dot] de.
The Nova Institute of Philosophy is opening a call for recruiting a Post-Doc Fellow in the project ‘Present Democracy for Future Generations’ (reference PTDC/FER-FIL/6088/2020), financed by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology.
Contract for up to 27 months (start: 1 October 2021)
Monthly, tax-free stipend of €1.646 + social security coverage
The call is open between 16 June 2021 and 30 June 2021.
Please see here for all details: http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=135135
Admission Requirements: PhD degree in Philosophy, Political Theory, or Political Science
To be considered, a candidate must have at least one article published in a peer-reviewed, indexed journal in a relevant area. Strong and demonstrable expertise in the areas investigated in the project (intergenerational justice, long-term governance, futures studies, democratic theory) will be an extra asset. Fluent English is strictly necessary.
Following the rules of the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT):
a) The doctoral degree must have been obtained within the last 3 years, counting from the application deadline (so, between 16 June 2018 and 30 June 2021);
b) The PhD must have been obtained in a different host institution (outside IFILNOVA).
The successful candidate will work as part of the project ‘Present Democracy for Future Generations’ hosted by the Nova Institute of Philosophy, under supervision of PI Andre Santos Campos. The grant holder will tackle issues of intergenerational justice in democratic environments or analyse key concepts of modern democratic theory, mostly by testing whether their time horizons can expand in order to encompass the distant future.
Work towards at least three publications on the topic, possibly co-authored with other members of the project team, is expected. S/he is also expected to help in the organization of talks, conferences and seminars, participate in the project meetings and in related events organized by IFILNOVA’s Laboratory of Ethics and Political Philosophy, which hosts the project.
Non-Portuguese citizens must reside within Portugal and work exclusively within the project during the grant duration.
For further inquiries, please contact: andrecampos [__at__] fcsh [dot] unl [dot] pt
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Located at Camperdown Campus
• Full-time, continuing position, remuneration package $128K - $152K p.a which includes leave loading and up to 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Ancient Greek Philosophy. This is a full-time, continuing position at Level B (roughly equivalent to a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the U.S.). The successful applicant will be expected to pursue an active research programme, produce high quality publications, participate in the department's research culture, contribute to teaching at all levels, and undertake appropriate administrative roles and curriculum development as required.
Applicants should:
• have an outstanding research record and compelling future research programme in the area of Ancient Greek Philosophy
• be able to teach from introductory through to advanced undergraduate level in relevant areas (for example, but not limited to, Early Greek Philosophy, Plato and Aristotle, and Hellenistic philosophy) and be able to develop new units of study where needed
• be able to supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students in their areas of expertise.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer in Ancient Greek Philosophy who has:
• a PhD in Ancient Greek Philosophy
• research expertise in Ancient Greek Philosophy, demonstrated through high quality publications
• an active research program with significant potential for future publication in highly regarded peer-reviewed international journals and presses
• experience as a philosophy teacher at the tertiary level
• capacity for high quality teaching in a range of areas relevant to Ancient Greek Philosophy, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, from large introductory units through to specialised advanced seminars
• capacity to supervise Honours and postgraduate students
• capacity to contribute to curriculum development
• capacity to undertake academic administrative roles
• a collegial approach and capacity for successful teamwork
Other
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
How to apply
To be considered for this position please ensure you submit a current CV (including three referees of international standing) along with your teaching portfolio and teaching evaluations.
Please address the following criteria in your cover letter:
• a PhD in Ancient Greek Philosophy
• experience in developing and delivering high quality teaching in Philosophy at the tertiary level
• a list of high-quality publications in the field
• demonstrated research in Ancient Greek Philosophy
• detail your expertise in supervision of Honours and/or Postgraduate research students
• describe your contribution to curriculum development and other academic administrative duties
For more information on the position and University, please view the position description available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position from Associate Professor Luke Russell luke [dot] russell [__at__] sydney [dot] edu [dot] au.
For recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Paulina Rojas/Nicole Pearson on recruitment [dot] ablc [__at__] sydney [dot] edu [dot] au
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/careers-at-sydney.html and search by the job requisition number 0081281 to apply.
Closing date: 27 June 2021
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
We are looking for a suitable PhD candidate in philosophy and ethics of AI.
The project description below provides a rough outline, but the particular PhD project will be refined by the candidate.
In AI it is normally assumed that “rational choice” for AI is to choose the action with the highest expected subjective utility. But apart from well-known problems with rational choice in real-world environments (e.g. uncertainty, dynamic changes, other agents, non-discreteness of actions), we know from the human example that highly complex choices in real-world environments require metacognition, e.g. considering which utility function to use, whether our reasoning is trustworthy, whether knowledge is sufficient, whether to act now or to optimise the decision further - and especially whether a course of action is ethical. Humans are able to change the frame of reference and move to metacognition, when needed. When should an AI system say: “It is best not decide this and act now, I should change the frame”?
The position is fully funded with a salary for 4 years (ca. €33000-42000/y gross, 30% rule may apply) and offers excellent working conditions in a philosophy group with particular strengths in philosophy of AI. The project is embedded in a programme with 10 PhD students who work on projects related to the "AI Planner of the Future", considering AI planning for supply chains and logistics.
Starting date is September 2021 (negotiable).
The current deadline is 30.05.2021 (we hope that we can extend this deadline).
https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/phd-on-improving-automated-rational-choic...
The position is for 2 years and to be filled at the earliest possible date. To the doctorate further employment of one year is provided. This is a part-time position (50% of the standard weekly hours for full-time employees). For postdoctoral employment full-time employment can be made possible. The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree. The salary corresponds to pay grade EG 13 TV-L of the German public service salary scale (TV-L)
You will be entrusted with tasks in research and teaching. This includes assistance in teaching and work in the research areas of Applied Ethics. We expect you to publish research results in international, competitive journals. The job includes assistance in diverse interdisciplinary projects in applied ethics and in new research applications.
The following application documents are required: Letter of motivation, CV, research project proposal up to 750 words, certificates,publication list, either a summary and table of contents of your dissertation or the entire dissertation, and the names of two references.
Due date for applications: 15.06.2021.
German: https://web.zhv.rwth-aachen.de/mainzhv.php?scriptid=job¶m=vorschau&n...
English: https://web.zhv.rwth-aachen.de/mainzhv.php?scriptid=job¶m=vorschau&n...
Employment: 0.8 FTE
The intended start date is 1 September 2021
Duration of the contract: depending on your CV, we offer a tenure-track position of 2 to 4 years, which, after positive evaluation, may be made permanent.
Job description:
As Assistant Professor of Metaphysics and Philosophical Anthropology, you will be a member of a department whose primary goals are to offer education and conduct research in the fields of metaphysics and philosophical anthropology, with a specific focus on the post-Kantian European tradition.
You will teach courses at all levels in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Philosophy, as well as in study programmes offered at other faculties. You will primarily teach in the fields of metaphysics and philosophical anthropology. You may also be required to teach other disciplines in philosophy as well as philosophy courses for students with a non-philosophy major. Your duties will also include individual supervision and tutoring of students (e.g. students who are writing their Bachelor's or Master's theses or follow the Research Master's programme). Furthermore, you will be involved in the development of the educational programme and of courses for the Bachelor's and Master's programmes.
Your research expertise should complement that of the current staff members, and you will conduct research in line with the research themes of the Center for Contemporary European Philosophy. The Center is a very cohesive research unit, whose members share their research in work-in-progress meetings and co-teach, co-publish and co-organise conferences. Besides collaborating with your fellow researchers, you will be involved in further developing the Center's research line and acquiring externally funded research projects.
Requirements:
You have a PhD in contemporary European (continental) philosophy.
You are knowledgeable in the domains of metaphysics and philosophical anthropology and well-acquainted with the European philosophical tradition, complementing the expertise of the current staff members in these fields.
You are a dedicated teacher and have university teaching experience in philosophy (preferably possessing a University Teaching Qualification (BKO) or a similar qualification, otherwise you will be asked to obtain this qualification within two years).
You are a highly competent researcher, and this is reflected in your publication record, which will be appropriate to your career stage.
You are proficient in Dutch (C2 level) and English (C1 level) or are willing to obtain these proficiencies within two to four years.
The gross monthly salary amounts to a minimum of €3,746 and a maximum of €5,826 based on a 38-hour working week, depending on previous education and number of years of relevant work experience (salary scale 11 or 12).
In addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
The faculty has interesting staff and promotion policies and provides active career monitoring. Where possible, we take into account talent and ambitions, development and personal circumstances.
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications from junior academics for an early-career, 3-year Limited Term Appointment, effective July 1, 2021. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Areas of specialization/competence: Ethics and Computer Science.
The successful applicant will teach at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/ graduate levels, with the possibility of some limited graduate student supervision and committee work. Excellence in teaching and research is required. A record of publication will be an asset. Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Dalhousie Faculty Association collective agreement. The course load will be 3 and 3, with the possibility of course-release for management of large, first-year classes.
Courses to be taught will include at least one section per year of Philosophy 2490/Computer Science 3101 (Social, Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing Science) and one other class in Philosophy, as well as multiple sections of first-year Humanities classes in Computer Science. Assignment of some Humanities teaching in other STEM disciplines is possible. Preference will be given to candidates who display the ability to convey the direct relevance and importance of Ethics and other areas of Philosophy for hands-on work in Computer Science.
Applications should be submitted electronically via PeopleAdmin (at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/5843) and should include a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a dossier describing research accomplishments and plans, and a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness). Please note that short-listed candidates will be expected to submit three confidential letters of recommendation.
Inquiries may be addressed to the department administrative assistant, Gayle Quigley Smith, at dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] ca. The closing date for applications is May 19, 2021.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit http://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading research-intensive university offering more than 180 degree-programs in 13 faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia. The Philosophy Department is active and collegial. Those taking up limited term appointments have the opportunity to fully participate in the life of the department. (For more information see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/arts/philosophy.html.)
Quick Link to Posting: http://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/5843
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications from junior academics for an early-career, 10-month Limited Term Appointment, effective August 1, 2021. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Areas of specialization/competence: Applied Philosophy.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/graduate levels, with some limited graduate student supervision. Excellence in teaching (as attested by student or departmental evaluations of past teaching, sample syllabi, or letters of reference) and research (as attested by conference presentations, publications, or letters of reference) is required. A record of publication will be an asset. Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. (The position is considered a 75% position under the Dalhousie Faculty Association Collective Agreement). The course load will be 2 and 2. Courses to be taught will be selected from the following: Introduction to Philosophy, second-year classes in Understanding Scientific Reasoning, Philosophy of Sex and Love, and Justice in Global Perspective, and a third-year class in Liberalism and Global Justice.
Applications should be submitted electronically via PeopleAdmin (at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/5842) and should include a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a dossier describing research accomplishments and plans, and a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness). Please note that short-listed candidates will also be expected to submit three confidential letters of recommendation.
Inquiries may be addressed to the department administrative assistant, Gayle Quigley Smith, at dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] ca. The closing date for applications is May 19, 2021.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit https://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading research-intensive university offering more than 180 degree-programs in 13 faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia. The Philosophy Department is active and collegial. Those taking up limited term appointments have the opportunity to fully participate in the life of the department. (For more information see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/arts/philosophy.html.)
Quick Link to posting: http://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/5842
The Institute of Ethics at Dublin City University is offering a four year fully funded (stipends & fees) scholarship in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at Dublin City University. The project will be supervised by Professor Bert Gordijn and Dr. Goran Dominioni.
Research topic: Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time. There is broad agreement among scholars and policymakers that a cost-effective climate change action strategy should include carbon pricing. The design and implementation of carbon pricing instruments pose questions that have important ethical components. What type of carbon pricing instrument to adopt? What price should be put on carbon? What sectors to exempt? How should carbon revenues be used? This PhD project aims to contribute to the research on the ethics of carbon pricing by i) deepening the analysis of carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes by considering specific design features and ii) broadening the analysis to types of instruments currently ignored in the research. The analysis aims to provide recommendations to policymakers on the ethical design and implementation of carbon pricing.
Deadline: The strict deadline for application is: 17th of May (5 pm, UTC +1). Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in the last week of May.
What to submit: Candidates should email their applications in a single PDF file to bert [dot] gordijn [__at__] dcu [dot] ie and goran [dot] dominioni [__at__] dcu [dot] ie with “PhD in Climate & Society” in the subject line. This application must include:
1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying as well as your qualifications for the PhD position
2. A curriculum vitae
3. A writing sample (for example, a copy of your Master thesis)
4. Names of two referees
5. A complete version of the application form
This PhD fee waiver is available only for overseas students, full-time and resident, with a start date of September 2021.
This scholarship will cover the difference between home fees and overseas fees. The home fees for 2021/22 are £4,500 and overseas fees are £17,000. Thus, the value of the fee waiver will be £12,500. The successful candidate will be liable for the home portion of fees, £4,500, which will be fixed for the duration of their programme, as well as receive a stipend of £6,000 per academic year.
Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarship will be awarded for three years.
Successful scholars will undertake a package of training and career development opportunities. This will include a set number of hours of teaching or research assistance. The career development package will be phased in year-by-year and supported by relevant training.
Project: The Problem of Epistemic value
Supervisors: Dr Luca Moretti and Dr Federico Luzzi
Socrates, in Plato’s Dialogue Meno, famously asked why we should valuate knowledge more than mere true belief. This question has opened the ongoing philosophical debate about epistemic values. According to contemporary virtue epistemologists (e.g. Greco, Sosa and Zagzebski), knowledge is more valuable than true belief because it coincides with true belief arising from a successful exercise of the subject’s cognitive ability, or with true belief motivated by virtuous traits and dispositions of the subject. Other philosophers, however, have rejected the thesis that knowledge is an ultimate epistemic value, or the only one we have. Some think that acquiring true beliefs and avoiding false beliefs is the real ultimate epistemic goal (e.g. Foley), and others claim that epistemic rationality is valuable independently of knowledge and true belief (e.g. Kelly). Finally, some philosophers have argued that the sole ultimate epistemic value is understanding, rather than knowledge or true belief (e.g. Pritchard and Kvanvig).
The project aims to critically engage with this debate. The investigation should ideally find answers for the following five questions:
1) What epistemic values are there?
2) Are epistemic values intrinsically valuable or valuable because of their practical benefits? (Links with the problems of the pragmatic encroachment of epistemic notions, the debate on epistemic virtues and vices, and ethics of beliefs could be explored).
3) Are epistemic values subjective or objective?
4) Is there one ultimate epistemic value (monism), or more than one ultimate epistemic value (pluralism)?
5) What relations are there between ultimate and non-ultimate epistemic values (e.g. constitutive or instrumental)?