PhD Student in Philosophy in SNSF-Project CREST-AI

Jobbeschreibung

We invite you to apply for a two-year funded PhD position in philosophy whose research output will be directly relevant to building the next generation of expert-layperson simplification AI. As a PhD student, you will contribute to the research project "Countering Epistemic, Semantic and Technological Asymmetry in AI-Human Collaboration Focusing on Expert-Layperson Simplification (CREST-AI)" funded by the SNSF at the University of Zurich's Digital Society Initiative (DSI) under the supervision of Dr. Reto Gubelmann. The main philosophical reference point will be Neo-Kantian conceptions of rational autonomy, which will be brought to bear on the epistemically challenging situation of being on the receiving end of expert-layperson simplification settings, directly shaping the technology developed in the project. The Digital Society Initiative (DSI) aims to shape the digital transformation of science and society and thus to strengthen Zurich as a center of research and business.

Your responsibilities

• Conducting research in the Context of WP 1 of Project CREST-AI
• Writing a doctoral dissertation
• Participating in scientific conferences and public outreach activities
• Supporting the PI in managing the project, organizing conferences and preparation of research proposals to national and international funding agencies

Your profile

Excellent MA in Philosophy, preferably with an emphasis on Kantian thought.

Information on your application
Please submit your application at your earliest convenience; the position will remain open until filled. Your application should include: your CV, motivation letter (specify your research interests and how they relate to the topic of the research project), academic record (include additional education or coursework if applicable), contact information of two references and a writing sample (a paper or chapter from your Master's thesis).

What we offer

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What we offer

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
• Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

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Learning and Development

• Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
• Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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Food

• Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
• Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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Healthcare

• Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
• Free seasonal flu vaccinations
• Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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• Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
• Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions

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Conditions of Employment

• Policies of the UZH
• Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

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International Services

• Support for people from outside Switzerland

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Campuses

• Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
• Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

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Extra Informationen

Status

Offen

Ausbildungsniveau

Hauptschule

Standort

Zürich

Jobart

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