Phd-researcher

Vor 2 Tagen

Bochum, Deutschland Ruhr Universität Bochum Vollzeit

**Faculty of Philosophy and Educational Research**:
**Philosophy of Mind, Prof. Dr. Albert Newen**

In order to fill a **fixed-term position in part-time (26,6861 hrs/week) at the earliest possible date, appr. February-March 2026**, we are looking for a

**PhD-Researcher**:
The Institute of Philosophy II at Ruhr University Bochum is seeking to fill a doctoral position under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Albert Newen, Philosophy of Mind. The Institute of Philosophy II specializes in systematic (analytical) contemporary philosophy and the philosophy of antiquity (in conjunction with medieval philosophy). The position is intended for the completion of a dissertation with topic in the following research area “Ethics and Metaethics for Science and the Role of AI in Science and Society”.

**Scope**:

- part-time

**Duration**:

- fixed-term, 3 years

**Start**:

- at the earliest possible date, appr. February-March 2026
- 2025-11-19

**Your tasks**:

- Research Area: The proposed PhD project should fall within the broadly construed field of ethics and metaethics of sciences with a focus on AI or computer science. Projects situated at the intersection of theoretical philosophy and AI ethics may be particularly well-suited to this position. Suitable research topics include, but are not limited to:

- Ethical and meta-ethical principles of science and the role of AI in science
- AI agency
- AI consciousness and moral standing
- Catastrophic or existential risks from AI in science and society
- AI deception
- Emotion in AI
- The position is intended for the completion of a dissertation with topic in the following research area “Ethics and Metaethics for Science and the Role of AI in Science and Society”.
- As the position is funded exclusively by external third-party funding sources, employees are formally not required to take on teaching responsibilities. There will be an opportunity to teach one course during the period.

**Your profile**:
**We offer**:

- Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence
- Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr
- Options for flexible working (mobile working and teleworking)
- Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team

**Further information**:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade TVL E-13 TV-L.

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.

**Contact persons for further information**:
Tetiana Adler Tel.: +49 234 32 28339
Valerie Zarges Tel.: +49 234 32 28139

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