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Postdoctoral position (80% for 3 years) in Philosophy of Technology, Eindhoven (The Netherlands); Deadline: 13 April 2007
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The Department of Technology Management of the Technische Universiteit
Eindhoven
has a vacancy for a
Postdoc in Philosophy and Ethics of Technology (0.8 fte)
Modelling of responsibility in R&D networks
V39.421
within the subdepartment of History, Philosophy and Technology Studies
(AW).
Project description
In the NWO research project Moral responsibility in R&D networks, we
propose to study the tension between two requirements for a desirable
distribution of responsibilities in R&D networks, viz. completeness
and fairness. The goal of the research is to gain insight in how to
reconcile these two requirements to contribute to the solution of the
problem of many hands in R&D networks. Three subprojects will be
carried out to attain this goal. In the subproject of the present
vacancy, Modelling of Responsibility in R&D networks, the theory of
an existing formal model for responsibility will be applied and
extended to investigate the influence of the organizational structure
of an R&D network on the extent to which a distribution of
responsibilities is complete and fair. The aim of this project is to
provide a formal characterization and assessment of the various
notions of responsibility developed in the other subprojects of the
NWO research project. More information about the project is available
from: http://www.ethicsandtechnology.eu,
Requirements
The candidate will have excellent analytical abilities, a
demonstrable interest in the ethical and social aspects of
engineering practice. The candidate should be competent in
contemporary philosophy or philosophical logic as is apparent from
relevant publications. A requirement is a completed PhD in analytical
philosophy or logic. A background in engineering sciences or natural
sciences is desirable but not necessary. Knowledge of the Dutch
language is not required.
Appointment and salary
We offer:
a temporary appointment (0.8 fte) for a period of 3 years;
a gross monthly salary of EUR 2279,= up to EUR 3597,= depending
on the personal experience;
a broad package of fringe benefits (including an excellent
technical infrastructure, savings schemes and excellent sports
facilities).
As part of an equal opportunity scheme, women are explicitly
requested to apply.
Information
More information about the content of the project is available from
mr.dr.ir. Lambr Royakkers, phone +31 40 2474693, e-mail
l.m.m.royakkers@tue.nl. For information about conditions of
employment you may contact ir. Marc Roelands, personnel officer,
phone +31 40 2474886, e-mail: pz@tm.tue.nl.
The Department of Technology Management (TM) offers a BSc in
Industrial Engineering and Management Science (Technische
Bedrijfskunde), a BSc in Innovation Sciences (Technische
Innovatiewetenschappen), a BSc in Industrial Engineering for Health
Care, and MSc programmes in Innovation Management, Operations
Management and Logistics, Technology and Policy, and Human Technology
Interaction. Education and research in the department focus on the
development and use of technology in a business and society oriented
context. Research is design and application oriented, based on
fundamental scientific insights and methods.
The subdepartment History, Philosophy and Technology Studies (AW)
offers a range of university-wide courses in the fields of history of
technology, philosophy and ethics of technology, and technology and
sustainability studies. Its mission is to contribute to a reflective
attitude of engineering students with regard to the development and
use of technology. General information on the subdepartment can be
found at:
http://w3.tm.tue.nl/en/subdepartments/aw/general_information/
The postdoc position is carried out within the Section of Philosophy
and Ethics of Technology of the Subdepartment AW. The Section is a
dynamic group consisting of 12 persons. In an open atmosphere they
work together on the philosophical reflection on the nature of
technology and of the engineering sciences. According to the recent
international assessment of research in philosophy in the Netherlands
(1999-2004), the section of Philosophy and Ethics of Technology can
claim to be pre-eminent. The score on all four criteria of the
assessment (quality, productivity, relevance, and viability) was
"excellent" (top grade).
See also for information about the philosophy group and its research
program:
http://w3.tm.tue.nl/en/subdepartments/aw/research/
philosophyethics_of_technology
The research will be accommodated at the 3TU Centre for Ethics and
Technology. It is a collaboration of the philosophy sections of the
three Dutch Universities of Technology. The research programs of the
three participating departments of philosophy are all focused on
research in the philosophy of science, technology and engineering and
are recognized as internationally leading in their field. More
information is available from: http://www.ethicsandtechnology.eu
Application
Interested candidates are requested to send their motivated
application together with a recent curriculum vitae to:
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Department of Technology Management
Personnel Department, Pav R.1.23
PO Box 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
You are allowed to send your application by e-mail: pz@tm.tue.nl.
Applications should be received by
April 13th 2007. Please include the job vacancy code: V39.421.