Research Associate
(m/f/d) /
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)

Institute of Ethics in Technology
Remuneration EG 13
Start of employment as soon as possible, preferably January 15th 2025
Application deadline December 20th 2024
Scope full time, fixed term unti December 31st 2027

The Institute for Ethics in Technology at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) is committed to pioneering research and education at the intersection of ethics, analytic philosophy, and technological innovation. Our ambition is to integrate the rigour and insights from philosophical ethics and humanistic inquiry into all phases of technological development, implementation, and use, especially those connected to artificial intelligence. The three core pillars of our work are research, teaching, and knowledge exchange.

YOUR TASKS

• Pursuit of independent research project, related to the ethics of smart city technologies, especially privacy, safety, fairness, and/or communication.
• Collaborative research, where applicable
• Active participation in regular meetings within the Institute for Ethics in Technology at TUHH and with cooperation partners

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

• Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject of philosophy, law, sociology, computer science, data science, or a subject related to the ethics of technology

Required knowledge and personal skills

• Expertise in philosophical ethics
• Working knowledge of AI-based technologies
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
• An ability to work in a team, including in interdisciplinary contexts
• An independent, self-reliant, and committed mode of working

OUR OFFER

• a job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
• intensive induction/ onboarding
• flexible and family-friendly working conditions
• possibility of mobile working
• good public transport connections

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions.

With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Maximilian Kiener, Tel.-Nr. , Email:

We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.

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Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, a philosophical paper between 3,000 and 9,000 words (independent of area; choose your strongest piece), a preliminary research proposal (containing a 500-word summary of the envisaged project),curriculum vitae in table form, proof ofcompleted training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.

Notice for graduates of foreign educational qualifications:
Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).