Jobs in Philosophy in europe
Job Profile:
work closely with members of the Department of Philosophy and Patrology and the research group of the project 'Trinitarian Ontologies: A New Philosophical Investigation into Trinitarian Relationality' (Triertium),
participate in all research activities of the Triertium research group (research seminars, conferences, scientific and cultural projects, online courses),
conduct systematic or historical research in relational or Trinitarian ontology (in relation to patrology, comeniology, theological aesthetics, metaphysics, philosophical ethics or philosophy of religion), both independently and as part of the research group,
publish in high-quality international scientific journals or publishing houses in accordance with the submitted individual research plan (separate part of the application),
initiate and participate in the preparation of other research projects, as well as in the creation of a network of international research cooperation in contemporary Christian thought.
Foreign applicants must have resided in the Czech Republic for the entire duration of the employment relationship and have no other employment relationship outside the Czech Republic, or have completed the A1 form for concurrent employment prior to taking up the position.
Requirements:
completed Ph.D. studies in the humanities or social sciences (or submitted dissertation before a Ph.D. defense); philosophy and theology are preferred.
publication track record and research activity in systematic theology, philosophical theology or philosophy of religion,
experience of managing own workload and working in a research team,
personal and professional prerequisites for independent scientific research, publishing and qualification growth,
excellent knowledge of English and, in the case of foreign applicants, a willingness to learn Czech at least at a basic level of communication
What we offer:
an exciting opportunity to collaborate in an interdisciplinary research group active in the international philosophical and theological community,
a full-time or part-time research position,
one-year contract with the possibility of extension for up to two more years,
a full-time salary of 45,000 - 63,000 CZK per month gross (approx. EUR 1,800 - 2,500) depending on the candidate's experience,
professionally stimulating working environment in the historical centre of Olomouc,
professional administrative and academic support
Documents requested:
Structured curriculum vitae and a list of publications and scientific activities in the field
Scan of diploma
Individual research proposal describing the applicant's research to date, its relation to research in relational or Trinitarian ontology, and planned book or journal publications in the next three years (in Czech, English or German, max. 5 pages)
Insert the required documents in electronic form into the application form
Contact person
Fiedler Eduard, Mgr. et Mgr., Ph.D., eduard [dot] fiedler [__at__] upol [dot] cz, +420585637101
Job Description:
• Salary CategoryB1 without PhD
• Salary per Year (Full Time) € 50,103.20
• Employment Start As soon as possible
• Hours per week 30 h/w
• Duration of Contract Temporary employment
• Temporary Employment 4 years
Apply here:
https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/jobs/7623ac63-5037-23ed-8ddd-66e19e41a518/ap...
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
Your Responsibilities
- Writing a dissertation at the University of Graz in the area of moral and political philosophy, preferably on issues of intergenerational justice, climate justice, historical justice, and transitory justice
- Collaboration in (interdisciplinary) research projects especially at the interface of philosophy and economics or law
- Independent teaching of courses and participation in teaching and examination tasks of the department
- Student suport and supervision
- Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures
Your Profile
- Completed diploma or master’s degree in the area of Philosophy
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
- Willingness to acquire German language skills
- Very good MS Office skills
- Scientific curiosity and interest in working on current research questions
- Independent working style and high level of initiative
- Strong teamwork and organizational skills
The following documents are required for a complete application:
- Letter of motivation and academic CV
- Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
- Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language. (https://doctoral-academy.uni-graz.at/en/doctoral-studies/)
We Offer
- Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
- Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
- Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
- Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
- Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity is lived.
- Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also trough the offers for the compatibility of family and career.
About us
At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers face the great challenges of society and carry the knowledge out. We work for tomorrow. Become part of it!
Contact
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Lukas Meyer, lukas [dot] meyer [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at (https://homepage.uni-graz.at/de/lukas.meyer/)
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
The Research Priority Area in Human(e) AI at the University of Amsterdam currently has two vacant Postdoctoral Researcher positions. The ideal candidates are active in any relevant area that can complement our current strengths within any of the areas in a) AI and Philosophy, b) AI and Law and c) AI and Communication Science, d) AI and Logic.
Within AI and Philosophy, or AI and Logic, we encourage applications from candidates interested in developing advanced computational methods for studying culture and society. We welcome research on surveying and analysing the application of these methods, its limits and ethical issues. We similarly welcome work on the design of new formal tools e.g. in relation to social network analysis, opinion-formation, bias-detection, fairness, trust or research that can bridge methods used in symbolic and sub-symbolic AI.
Within AI and Law, we are particularly interested in work on the emerging European digital framework, including the AI Act, the Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act or the European Media Freedom Act, and invite critical legal research on the operationalisation of these frameworks, and the extent to which they tackle the growing proliferation of (generative) AI in the broader media sector. The ability to work conceptually and in an interdisciplinary cross-faculty team will be essential.
Within AI and Communication Science we are interested in any work on how citizens interact with AI systems in the realms of media and politics. This can focus, for example, on effects of AI in journalism, effects of AI in disinformation strategies or the effects of AI in political campaigns.
Interest in and ability to work with computational social science and communication methods as part of an inter-disciplinary team is essential.
We accept applications until 13 December 2024. For details on how to apply, see the link below:
The Research Priority Area in Human(e) AI at the University of Amsterdam currently has two vacant Postdoctoral Researcher positions. The ideal candidates are active in any relevant area that can complement our current strengths within any of the areas in a) AI and Philosophy, b) AI and Law and c) AI and Communication Science, d) AI and Logic.
Within AI and Philosophy, or AI and Logic, we encourage applications from candidates interested in developing advanced computational methods for studying culture and society. We welcome research on surveying and analysing the application of these methods, its limits and ethical issues. We similarly welcome work on the design of new formal tools e.g. in relation to social network analysis, opinion-formation, bias-detection, fairness, trust or research that can bridge methods used in symbolic and sub-symbolic AI.
Within AI and Law, we are particularly interested in work on the emerging European digital framework, including the AI Act, the Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act or the European Media Freedom Act, and invite critical legal research on the operationalisation of these frameworks, and the extent to which they tackle the growing proliferation of (generative) AI in the broader media sector. The ability to work conceptually and in an interdisciplinary cross-faculty team will be essential.
Within AI and Communication Science we are interested in any work on how citizens interact with AI systems in the realms of media and politics. This can focus, for example, on effects of AI in journalism, effects of AI in disinformation strategies or the effects of AI in political campaigns.
Interest in and ability to work with computational social science and communication methods as part of an inter-disciplinary team is essential.
We accept applications until 13 December 2024. For details on how to apply, see the link below:
• Salary CategoryB1 without PhD
• Salary per Year (Full Time) € 50,103.20
• Employment Start As soon as possible
• Hours per week 30 h/w
• Duration of Contract Temporary employment
• Temporary Employment 4 years
Apply here:
https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/jobs/7623ac63-5037-23ed-8ddd-66e19e41a518/ap...
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
Your Responsibilities
- Writing a dissertation at the University of Graz in the area of moral and political philosophy, preferably on issues of intergenerational justice, climate justice, historical justice, and transitory justice
- Collaboration in (interdisciplinary) research projects especially at the interface of philosophy and economics or law
- Independent teaching of courses and participation in teaching and examination tasks of the department
- Student suport and supervision
- Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures
Your Profile
- Completed diploma or master’s degree in the area of Philosophy
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
- Willingness to acquire German language skills
- Very good MS Office skills
- Scientific curiosity and interest in working on current research questions
- Independent working style and high level of initiative
- Strong teamwork and organizational skills
The following documents are required for a complete application:
- Letter of motivation and academic CV
- Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
- Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language. (https://doctoral-academy.uni-graz.at/en/doctoral-studies/)
We Offer
- Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
- Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
- Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
- Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
- Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity is lived.
- Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also trough the offers for the compatibility of family and career.
About us
At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers face the great challenges of society and carry the knowledge out. We work for tomorrow. Become part of it!
Contact
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Lukas Meyer, lukas [dot] meyer [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
Supervisors Dr Ian van der Linde and Dr Michael Wilby.
A topic of considerable interest is how positions concerning free will may be interpreted in an era of increasingly advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Free will can be defined as the ability to have done otherwise: having made a decision to take an action, was it possible for us to have chosen to take a different action, such that the decision was up to the chooser?
Some positions include: (i) that brains follow the deterministic laws of physics so free will cannot exist (hard determinism); (ii) that physics comprises deterministic laws and probabilistic processes (quantum mechanics) but free will still cannot exist since probabilistic processes are likewise not under our control (hard incompatibilism); (iii) that brains are deterministic/probabilistic, but that free will (often redefined, such as simply requiring that we are reasons-responsive or that we can act independently of coercion) exists via unknown, possibly emergent, mechanisms (compatibilism); and (iv) that brains can initiate new thoughts ab initio, independently of deterministic and/or indeterministic physics, via unknown mechanisms or dualism (libertarianism).
The applicant will develop a proposal examining how AI on deterministic computers, which increasingly provide a simulacrum of human reasoning, can inform this debate and how the positions outlined above might be applied to computational intelligence.
Funding Details:
Tuition fees up to the value of the national UKRI rate for Home students; international students are welcome to apply but will need additional scholarships, from alternative sources, to fund the remainder of their fees and any immigration costs;
An annual tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate (£19,237 in 24/25 for full time students), and a contribution towards research and training costs;
A personalised training programme, to develop research, communication, employability and personal skills;
Support to carry out a required three-month placement, known as an Innovation Fellowship, with an academic or non-academic partner during the course of the studentship.
Some more details on the post can be found here: https://www.esrcdtp.group.cam.ac.uk/programme/phd-funding-opportunities/
Deadline:
The deadline to apply is Sunday 15 December 2024. If you are made an offer of admission, your Department will decide whether to nominate you for CAM-DTP funding in February 2025.
Introduction:
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.
Presentation:
The School of Criminal Justice of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public Administration of the University of Lausanne is seeking a PhD researcher (graduate teaching assistant).
We welcome submissions of fundamental and/or applied PhD research proposals in the areas of scientific evidence interpretation and decision analysis at the interface of forensic science and law from qualified candidates with a background in forensic science, statistics, philosophy of science, or other relevant fields that focus on analytical and interdisciplinary perspectives on evidence, proof and decision science.
Original PhD research project proposals may relate to any forensic science discipline or combination of disciplines. Project proposals may include, but are not limited to, frontier topics such as machine-generated information and the challenges of human-machine interaction, the combined assessment of results from multiple sources of information, the coherent management of uncertainty in evidential reasoning and rational decision making using formal methods, and evidential issues arising in the analysis of complex cases at different stages of the legal process.
Job information:
Expected start date in position : 01.01.2025 or to be agreed
Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Rate of employment : 80 %
Workplace : 1015 Lausanne-Dorigny, Switzerland
Your responsibilities:
Scientific duties : At least 50% of the time will be devoted to research towards a PhD in Forensic Science. The candidate is expected to be involved in scientific publication and communication activities and to participate in the academic life of the School of Criminal Justice activities;
Teaching duties : The candidate will assist in the preparation of teaching materials, supervise the practical work and research projects of forensic science students;
Administrative tasks.
Your qualifications:
MSc in Forensic Science, MSc in Crime Data Analysis and Traceology or any other discipline relevant to criminal justice research;
Strong interest in academic research, scientific publication and participation in international conferences and research communication;
Strong analytical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity and interest in interdisciplinary, international and comparative perspectives;
Solid knowledge of probability and statistics, probabilistic graphical models and decision theory is an asset ;
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively (teamwork);
High motivation to work in an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment.
What the position offers you:
We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.
Contact for further information:
Prof. Alex Biedermann
alex [dot] biedermann [__at__] unil [dot] ch
Your application:
Deadline : 22.10.2024
Applications must be submitted in Word or PDF format and include a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and a proposal for a doctoral research project.
Only applications through the website https://tinyurl.com/forsciphdpos24 will be taken into account. Thank you for your understanding.
Additional information:
UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
www.unil.ch/egalite
UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus
HU Berlin, Faculty of Arts and Humanities - Department of Philosophy
Research Fellow (PostDoc) (m/f/d) with full-time employment - E 13 TV-L HU (third-party funding limited for 12 months, expected dates January 2025 to December 2025)
The Emmy-Noether research group "A Sensible World", to be funded by the DFG for up to six years (2020-2026), aims to study the debates on secondary qualities that took place in and around the School of Brentano. It will analyze these debates in all their richness and complexity, and thus explore this issue through a broad network of authors: in Franz Brentano himself and his closest pupils Anton Marty and Carl Stumpf, in Alexius Meinong and his heirs Alois Höfler and Stephan Witasek, and in Edmund Husserl and his early students Adolf Reinach and Edith Stein, among many others. The research group will study the novel, but still little-known inquiries conducted within this network of authors on the phenomenology, metaphysics, and epistemology of secondary qualities, and consequently on the relation between our naive and scientific worldviews. For more information on the project, please visit its website: www.a-sensible-world.net.
job profile
- scientific work in topics related to the project "A Sensible World"
- collaboration in the translation in English of (German) texts of early phenomenologists
- preparation for further academic qualification (widening of scholarly expertise in philosophy)
requirements
- completed university degree and PhD in philosophy
- research experience in nineteenth and twentieth century philosophy, including phenomenology, and in contemporary theories of colors and other sensory qualities and/or in issues about the naive and the scientific worldviews and/or in perception
- excellent knowledge of English and German (both oral and written)
Please send your application (letter of motivation, CV, relevant diplomas, research plan of 1,000 words max. on the topics of the project ‘A Sensible World’, writing sample of 8,000 words max. and a recommendation letter) until 30 September 2024, quoting the reference number DR/107/24 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Philosophy, Dr. Hamid Taieb, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably by E-Mail in one PDF-file to: hamid [dot] taieb [__at__] hu-berlin [dot] de.
The letter of recommendation should be sent separately and directly by its author to hamid [dot] taieb [__at__] hu-berlin [dot] de.
The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.
Data protection information on the processing of your personal data within the framework of the advertisement and selection procedure can be found on our Website: https://hu.berlln/DSGYO.
Please visit our website www.hu-berlin.de/stellenangebote, which gives you access to the legally binding German version.
Job posting
2-3 years predoc position in philosophy and economics (30h per week)
The OeNB's Anniversary Fund project "Carl Menger as a Central Banker? From the Origin to the Future of Money" (PI Alexander Linsbichler) at the Institute of Philosophy and Scientific Method (Johannes Kepler University Linz) seeks candidates for one 2-3 years predoc position.
Deadline for applications: 30.09.2024
Applications will be possible as of 05.09.2024 at the job portal of Johannes Kepler University Linz: https://karriere.jku.at/hcm/jobexchange/showJobOfferList.do
Start date: 01.01.2025 (or as soon as possible after that)
End date: 31.12.2026
Possible extension to 31.12.2027 (with 30-40 hours per week)
More information about the project: https://www.jku.at/en/institute-of-philosophy-and-scientific-method/rese...
Job Duties:
• Conduct research and write a doctoral thesis in the context of the OeNB project “Carl Menger as a Central Banker?”
• Participate in the project’s and the institute’s administrative tasks
• Teaching option in the third year
Your Qualifications:
• The successful candidate must hold a Diploma/Master’s degree in Philosophy & Economics, Philosophy, HPS, PPE, Economics, or another relevant discipline by the time employment starts
• Good knowledge or willingness to quickly acquire good knowledge of as many of the themes of the project as possible: philosophy of economics, Mengerian economics and methodology, different monetary theories and their critics (MMT, chartalism, Austrian, Eigentumsökonomik, …), cryptocurrencies, how-possibly-explanations, the fact-value-dichotomy and barriers to entailment, explication and rational reconstructions, economic modelling, philosophy of disagreement
• Strong command of English (B2 minimum)
• Strong command of German (reading C1) is an asset but not necessary
• Strong team player
• Intellectual curiosity regarding the themes of the project and beyond
What we offer:
• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,578.80 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• Dynamic and internationally well-connected research environment
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
• Broad range of on-campus dining services / healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• … and much more
Application documents:
• Cover letter [optional]
• CV
• Reading sample (seminar paper, MA thesis, published paper, review essay, …) [5000-50000 words]
• Outline of your previous involvement with themes relevant to the project and/or sketch of ideas for your research in the project [500-5000 words]
• Transcript and/or diploma
• Other documents [optional]
Contact: alexander.linsbichler(at)jku.at
Subject to change.
TU Delft is looking for a PhD candidate to work on the project “The Role of Moral Creativity in Responsible Technology Development” embedded in the ESDiT (www.esdit.nl).
This project investigates the role of creativity (including artistic creativity) in moral decision-making, especially in connection with the innovation of technologies. The envisaged outcomes of this project include a theory of the role of creativity in the responsible development and anticipation of new technologies and the establishment of methodological tools for transdisciplinary collaborations, including artists, philosophers, and technology developers. The PhD project will investigate these questions by combining philosophical reasoning with participation in transdisciplinary collaborations involving artists who work at the intersection of art, technology and society. To make this possible, we have established a collaboration with Waag Futurelab, which has experience with the exercise of moral creativity in artistic practice surrounding technologies.