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Junior Research Group Leader in Philosophy of Machine Learning, Tuebingen (Germany)

/The Cluster of Excellence ?Machine Learning ? New Perspectives for Science? at 
the University of Tübingen offers a position for the /

*Leader of an Independent Junior Research Group (TV-L E14/E13, 100%): 
Philosophical / Ethical Implications of Machine Learning in Science*

/to be filled as soon as possible./

The Junior Research Group will be located in the ?Philosophy & Ethics Lab? 
within the Machine Learning Cluster, focusing on ?Philosophical / Ethical 
Implications of Machine Learning in Science?. The Research Group will interact 
with the PIs and group leaders from the diverse scientific disciplines within 
the Cluster. The group leader is expected to develop and carry out a research 
program, focusing on either Philosophy of Science or Ethics. Topics and 
questions can include:

·How is learning conceived in Machine Learning and in formal epistemology?

    How is concept formation and model building, as it works in Machine 
Learning, to be assessed from a philosophy of science perspective?

·How is uncertainty modeled in Machine Learning?

·What kind of knowledge or understanding can be achieved by machine learning?

How can ethical discourses on values and norms be connected to Machine Learning 
research? Which ethical values are important in the research of machine 
learning?

·What do exemplary changes in research through Machine Learning mean for the 
concepts and conceptions of science?

·Which methods are needed for implementing ethical values and principles into 
scientific Machine Learning practice?

·How can Machine Learning?s social significance be taken into account in 
different stages of specific research in science?

The applicants are expected to have completed an excellent dissertation either 
in Philosophy of Science or in Ethics. Interest in and basic knowledge of 
Machine Learning are welcome, as well as the ability to interdisciplinary 
cooperation and mentoring skills. Early career researchers directly after the 
doctorate, as well as more experienced group leaders with some years of postdoc 
experience are asked to apply.

The research group will initially run for four years. After positive 
evaluation, it can be extended by up to three more years. The group comes with 
funding for PhD students/postdoc and independent research funding.

For more information, see the advertisement at

https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job?id=674387

or the Cluster?s website

http://www.ml-in-science.uni-tuebingen.de/
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