[PHILOS-L] Postdoctoral researcher (100%) // Philosophy and Ethics of Technology // Paderborn University, Germany
Suzana Alpsancar
Dear Philosophers,
I am currently looking for a postdoctoral researcher (100%, 13 TV-L) to join my team of “Ethical Machines” at Paderborn University.
This is a qualification position within the definition of the German Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz
(WissZeitVG), which serves to promote a “Habilitation” or Habilitation-equivalent achievements in the field of Philosophy. The position
is limited to three years with the possibility of extending it for a further two years to complete the scientific achievements - depending
on the previous qualification of the candidate within the terms of the WissZeitVG.
The position is assigned to the working group “Philosophy and Ethics of techno-scientific Cultures”. As a candidate, you will fit into
the team if you have a strong research focus in the field of Philosophy of Technology/Technology Ethics and would like to gain further
scientific qualifications in this area (Habilitation/Habilitation equivalent achievements). Alignment with the core lines of research
within the working group is expected. Speaking German is an asset but not a prerequisite for the position.
Scope of work:
• Research in the field of Philosophy of Technology/Technology Ethics, including political and social factors, for further academic
qualification (“Habilitation” or “Habilitation”
-equivalent achievements)
• Scientific, research-based teaching of 4 SWS in the field of Philosophy/Ethics of Technology, Philosophy of Science with the aim of
enabling students to carry out independent scientific work
• Designing, preparing, taking and correcting students' scientific examinations
• Support the working group leader in the research focus areas “History and Systematics of Technology Ethics”, “Digitalization and Sustainability”
• Assisting with academic organizational tasks (e.g., committee work)
• Collaboration within the working group, e.g., co-organizing scientific events, supervising PhD-students
• Publication of research results, regular presentations at (international) conferences
Hiring requirements:
• Academic degree (Master's or comparable) in Philosophy
• Doctorate in Philosophy
• Expertise in the field of Philosophy of Technology/Technology Ethics
• References to Social Philosophy and Political Philosophy are desirable
• Independent research project or conception of such a project in the field of Philosophy and/or Ethics of Technology
• Teaching experience is an advantage
We offer:
• Flexible work arrangement including mobile work
• Attractive fringe benefits such as childcare facilities and sports activities
• Opportunities for internal and external training and development
• Additional benefits in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L) such as annual bonus and capital-
forming benefits as well as
Applications from women are particularly welcomed and, in case of equal qualifications and experience, will receive preferential
treatment according to state law (LGG). Part-time employment is generally possible. Likewise, applications of disabled people with
appropriate qualifications are explicitly requested. This also applies to people with equal status according to the German social law
SGB IX.
Applications including cover letter, CV, list of publications, copy of one publication using the Ref. No. 7044 should be sent by August 18, 2025 to suzana.a...@uni-paderborn.de
Kind regards,
Suzana Alpsancar
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