Director of the Institute of Philosophy of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, v.v.i. announces a recruitment for filling the job position "Researcher"

on the project APVV-22-0323 Philosophical and Methodological Challenges of Intelligent Technologies (part-time - 50%)

Requirements:

  • M. A. in Philosophy and PhD. in Philosophy or in a closely related field
  • research focus related to the themes of the project (philosophical, methodological, ethical, or legal problems of artificial intelligence)
  • an ability to publish significant research outputs
  • experience with research projects and their administration
  • experience with organisation of academic events
  • English language; knowledge of Slovak language is an advantage.

Documents:

  • certified PhD diploma
  • criminal record
  • academic CV
  • a complete list of publications
  • a list of works in progress related to the theme of the project
  • list of citations
  • list of completed research projects.

    • Applications for participation in the selection procedure together with the required documents should be sent no later than 30.11.2023 to the filosekr@savba.sk and following address:

    Institute of Philosophy of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, v. v. i.
    P. O. Box 3364
    813 64 Bratislava

    Interview date: 11 December 2023 (to be specified)
    Approximate start date: Januray 1, 2024

    On the envelope, please indicate “Do not open - Selection procedure”.

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