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CfA: PhD-position Institute of Philosophy, Ruhr-University Bochum (Germany), deadline: 19. November 2025
(Standard) PhD-position at the chair of Prof. Newen, Ruhr-University Bochum
(fixed-term: 3 years, salary scale: TVL-13; 65%)
Topic: "Ethics and Metaethics for Science and the use of AI in science and society"
The Institute of Philosophy at Ruhr University Bochum is seeking to fill a doctoral position (salary scale TV-L E13, 65%) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Albert Newen, Philosophy of Mind, starting in February or March 2026. The position is to be filled exactly for a three-year period. 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.
PhD position at the chair of Prof. Newen, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany (fixed-termed: three years; salary scale: 65 % TVL 13) provided formal approval from the university.
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
Prospective candidates are especially encouraged to consider topics that align with the research interests of Albert Newen and Leonard Dung.
See their webpages or google scholar pages:
https://www.pe.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/philosophie/ii/newen/newen/index.html.en https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=fSODGPoAAAAJ&hl=de&oi=ao
Application documents (we only accept electronic applications): Please send your application to sekretariat-newen@rub.de<mailto:sekretariat-newen@rub.de>
Your application should consist of two PDF files:
* First PDF file should contain your personal documents:
* a short letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates and records, description (max. 1 page plus references) in English language on a potential dissertation in the research area "Ethics and Metaethics for Science and the use of AI in science and society"
* Second PDF file should contain exemplary reading material of your writing: if possible, important publication; if not possible, the key chapter of your Master's or Diploma thesis
Please send applications and questions to: sekretariat-newen@rub.de<mailto:sekretariat-newen@rub.de>
Prerequisites:
Candidates need to possess an outstanding master's degree in philosophy, cognitive science, or theoretical chemistry. Candidates who have an outstanding degree in philosophy need to have some additional proven competence in philosophy of science or an area of cognitive science. Candidates who have an outstanding degree in computer science or theoretical chemistry need to have sufficient familiarity with philosophical methods. As a standard of orientation: these candidates should have proven evidence of courses with at least 20 credit points (or equivalent proven studies) in philosophy or theoretical cognitive science.
Application deadline: 19.11.2025
Please note that we cannot refund travel expenses or other costs you might encounter because of a job interview.
Please note information on the collection of personal data during our application process https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/informationen-zur-erhebung-personenbezogener-daten
Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) is one of Germany's leading research universities. As a reform-oriented campus university, it uniquely combines the entire spectrum of major scientific disciplines in one location. The dynamic interaction between subjects and subject cultures offers both researchers and students special opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
At Ruhr University Bochum, we are particularly keen to promote the careers of women in areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore welcome applications from female candidates. Applications from suitable candidates with severe disabilities and equivalent applicants are also very welcome.
RUHR-UNIVERSITT BOCHUM
Sekretariat Prof. Dr. A. Newen
Lehrstuhl fr Philosophie des Geistes
Institut fr Philosophie II
GA 3/153
Phone: +49-(0)234-32-28339
sekretariat-newen@rub.de<mailto:sekretariat-newen@rub.de>
Postanschrift: Fachnummer GB 174 | 44780 Bochum | Germany
Straenanschrift und Paketanschrift: Universittsstr. 150 | 44801 Bochum | Germany
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