The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is providing International Postdoctoral Position in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence for the academic session 2024/2025.

Artificial Intelligence has increasingly become part of our everyday lives and scientific endeavors. With this integration comes significant responsibility. The Carlsberg Semper Ardens Advance project on Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence aims to revisit the foundations of responsible AI, delving into deep philosophical questions arising from recent breakthroughs.

The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is the largest institution of research and education in Denmark, founded in 1479. It is a highly ranked public research university, consistently placed among the top universities in Europe.12 UCPH consists of eight faculties that offer over 200 academic programs, including more than 50 master’s degrees taught in English.12 The university has produced 10 Nobel Laureates, 37 Prime Ministers of Denmark, and 34 Olympic medalists among its alumni.2 With 37,500 students and 5,000 researchers, UCPH boasts an international research and study environment.2

Application Deadline: 5 May 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark
• Department: Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities
• Course Level: Postdoctoral
• Award: Salary range starts at DKK 36,400 (EUR 4,800) + a 17.1% contribution to the pension scheme
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Multiple
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in: Denmark

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university
• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must have research qualifications at least corresponding to what can be achieved as part of a successfully completed PhD within a relevant field. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to, philosophy, computer science, psychology, and linguistics.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications online in Adobe PDF or Word format. The application must be written in English and include the following enclosures:

1. Application letter/cover letter (max 1 page).
2. Curriculum vitae (with applicant’s e-mail & telephone number).
3. Documentation of qualifications (examination certificates/PhD diploma, etc.).
4. Complete and numbered list of publications. The enclosed publications must be marked with *.
5. Research plan, including a short description of previous research and a plan for the coming years that includes an account of how the applicant will contribute to the deliverables in the project description.
6. Documentation of teaching qualifications and research dissemination, if any.
7. Publications. Applicants may choose a maximum of three publications for assessment. Publication dates must be clearly marked on the publication list. The publications selected must be uploaded as attachments and listed from 1 to 3.

Benefits

Successful applicants will benefit from a salary starting at DKK 36,400 (EUR 4,800) plus a 17.1% contribution to the pension scheme, with the possibility of negotiating salary supplements on an annual basis. Additionally, international researchers employed by the University have the opportunity to achieve a pension exemption, whereby the pension contribution will be paid out as salary.

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