RWTH Aachen University: Research Assistant/Associate Postdoc or Doctoral Candidate in AI Ethics / Ethics of Technology (future of work, sustainability, responsibility)
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To Whom It May Concern,
This is a call for applications for a vacancy in the Applied Ethics Group at RWTH Aachen University.
Please find the details online at: https://jobs.rwth-aachen.de/index.php?ac=jobad&code=AbME%2FMcYkdo9w2mvNGnSakAa6T3EQ3HRm8BAGIpZZej9obaQJjitSlu942VLNrTcoc9sHCj9CqXvZOhgHCvBlooe1Qh1F8mk (German) and https://jobs.rwth-aachen.de/index.php?ac=jobad&code=KSGO0T6Yqb8wvejzHJQj6%2BJUgGTmMtGEe0JQxYUdBFa16EikB2TtGB0SgER2fBwopqLfQyejN6gfeO5TOK9b743harJmv2EA (English)
The English details follow below:
Research Assistant/ Associate (f/m/d)
Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) Postdoc or
Doctoral Candidate in AI Ethics / Ethics of Technology (future of work, sustainability, responsibility)
Lehr- und Forschungsgebiet Angewandte Ethik
Location: Aachen
Contract duration: Fixed-term employment
Job evaluation: EG 13 TV-L
Start date: as soon as possible
Working hours: Part-time (50%)
Application deadline: 31.07.2022
Our Profile
The interdisciplinary team led by Professor Nagel is investigating how new human-technology relationships - made possible, for example, by AI, data sciences, cognitive science, neurosciences - can influence human self-understanding and the understanding of values. Projects analyze issues of autonomy, responsibility, trust, and sustainability, amongst others. The position is part of the Internet of Production Cluster of Excellence and is intended to focus on questions relating to the future of work and sustainability.
The position should contribute to an ethical reflection of the project.
Your Profile
- Requirement for this position is a University degree (Master or equivalent) and/or dissertation in Philosophy and/or Applied Ethics and/or Interdisciplinary Studies, with a specialization in Philosophy/Ethics
- Pronounced knowledge in Applied Ethics and/or Practical Philosophy
- Experience in interdisciplinary work
- Good analytical and organisational skills
- Good IT-skills
- Previous work has already been presented at conferences (and accepted in international, competitive journals - for Postdocs)
- Very good proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Ability to do independent scientific work
- Responsibility, creativity, flexibility, team orientation
- Willingness to teach in various degree programs on issues of applied ethics
Desired
- Competence in ethical theory
- Experiences with reflection on current developments in the field of AI, data science, human-technology interaction, or autonomous systems
Your Duties and Responsibilities
This job includes ambitious project work on the future of work, in a highly motivated team working on the Internet of Production, in cooperation with engineers, computer scientists, and psychologists.
You will be entrusted with tasks in research, teaching and some tasks in science and research management in the
Cluster of Excellence Internet of Production and in the Human Technology Center.
- Assisting in the preparation, implementation and follow-up of project workshops
- Communication in the Cluster of Excellence
We expect you to publish research results in international, competitive journals.
The job includes assistance in management of the field “Ethics and Responsibility” at the Human Technology
Center.
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.
What We Offer
The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 2 years.
To the doctorate further employment of one year is provided. Depending on the qualification sought and to be agreed, the fixed-term contract is individually between 2 and 3 years.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
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 in this position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.
About us
RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
As RWTH is committed to equality of opportunity, we ask you not to include a photo in your application.
You can find information on the personal data we collect from applicants in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) at http://www.rwth-aachen.de/dsgvoinformation-bewerbung.
Contact & Application
Contact regarding the application
Prof. Dr. Saskia Nagel
Teaching and Research Area Applied Ethics
Theaterplatz 14
52062 Aachen
Tel.: +49 (0)241 / 8025486
Email: saskia...@humtec.rwth-aachen.de