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Postdoctoral position in philosophy of AI, Utrecht (The Netherlands), Deadline: 25 Apr 2021

Utrecht University: Postdoc Philosophy of AI (0.9 FTE) for four years

Postdoc Philosophy of AI (0.9 FTE) for four years

In order to strengthen its research capacity in newly emerging research 
fields in theoretical philosophy, the Department of Philosophy and 
Religious Studies at Utrecht University is currently looking for a PostDoc 
in the Philosophy of AI.

We are particularly interested in research regarding issues in theoretical 
philosophy of AI. Examples include:

     philosophical theories of explanation and understanding in relation to 
explainability in AI;

     the problem of induction in relation to sub-symbolic AI techniques;

     computationalism and theories of computation and deduction in relation 
to logic and AI;

     the hard problems of consciousness, content and intentionality in 
relation to computation and AI;

     human autonomy, autonomy in AI and their relation and interaction;

     philosophical implications of the symbolic versus the subsymbolic 
paradigm within AI;

     AI applications to social epistemology and discursive dilemma type 
phenomena.

The Postdoc position (four years) is embedded in the university wide focus 
area of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and is funded by the 
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Utrecht University. 
Prospective candidates are requested to write a brief research statement, 
fitting in with one of these themes. The proposal should be no longer than 
2,000 words (excluding references).

Qualifications:

     PhD in philosophy or a cognate discipline;

     proficiency in academic English;

     ability to work independently and in a team, with good organizational 
and communication skills.



Additional information regarding the position can be obtained from:

Prof Daniel Cohnitz (Head of Department of Philosophy and Religious 
Studies), via d.cohnitz@uu.nl<mailto:d.cohnitz@uu.nl>

The application deadline is 25 April 2021.

For more information, see 
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/postdoc-philosophy-of-ai-09-fte-for-four-years
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