Professor (W3) in Ethics of Digitalization (M/F/x) - Saarbrucken, Deutschland - Universität des Saarlandes

Universität des Saarlandes

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Saarbrucken, Deutschland

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Saarland University is a campus-based university with a strong international focus and a research-oriented
profile. Numerous research institutes on campus and the systematic promotion of collaborative projects
make Saarland University an ideal environment for innovation and technology transfer.

The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) is the world's largest independent research
institute in the field of artificial intelligence and is internationally recognized as a center of excellence for

The Department of Philosophy at Saarland University seeks to hire a

Professor (W3)
in Ethics of Digitalization

(M/F/x; Reference no:
W2428)

As part of a long-standing collaboration agreement, this professorship position is linked to the leadership of
a new research department at the DFKI in Saarbrücken in the same area. At the university, the professorship
will complement the existing expertise of colleagues at the Department of Philosophy in the field of ethics of
digitalization and establish a strong bridge to the DFKI and the Department of Computer Science. We expect
co-optation with the Department of Computer Science.

We are looking for a highly motivated and outstanding researcher in the area of _Ethics of Digitalization_ with
extensive knowledge in the relevant fields of practical philosophy, computer science, and AI. A
demonstrated ability to attract external funding for research projects is highly desired as research at the
significantly contribute to departmental research and to teach at the M.Sc./M.A., B.Sc./B.A., and PhD level.
acquire within an appropriate period, sufficient proficiency to teach in both languages. It would also be
deeply appreciated if the future professor would also participate in teaching at the Department of Computer
Science (e.g., the award-winning "Ethics for Nerds" course). The professor will also, as one of his/her main
duties, establish and lead a research group of the DFKI with research themes at the intersection of computer
- oriented research in the area of ethics of AI.

What we offer:

Professors (W3) have faculty status at Saarland University, including the right to supervise Bachelor's,
lead his/her own research group, and will undertake teaching and supervision responsibilities. The position
offers excellent working conditions in a lively and international scientific community on campus and across
the different DFKI sites and research departments. DFKI and Saarland University are part of the widely known
Saarland Informatics Campus, that also includes the two Max-Planck Institutes for Informatics as well as
Software Systems, plus the Helmholtz Center for Cyber Security, CISPA. The Department of Philosophy is
devoted to Analytic Philosophy and well connected to other university departments, especially to the
Department of Computer Science, and to other philosophy departments across Germany and Europe.
Together, the Saarland campus provides an interdisciplinary, dynamic, and stimulating research environment.

Qualifications:

The appointment will be made in accordance with the general provisions of German public sector

Ethics of Digitalization_) and will have demonstrated an excellent track record of independent academic

research (e.g., as a junior or assistant professor, or by having completed an advanced, post-doctoral research
degree (habilitation) or equivalent academic activity at a university or research institution) in that
supervision experience at the university level. They must have demonstrated outstanding research
capabilities and have the potential to successfully lead and fund their own research group.

Your Application:

a full list of publications,
a full list of third-party funding (stating own share, if multiple grant holders)
your proposed research plan (2-5 pages),
a teaching statement (1 page),
copies of your degree certificates,
full-text copies of your 5 most important publications,
outside the group of your current or former supervisors or colleagues.

If available:
Proof of equivalence of the foreign university degree from the Central Office for Foreign

Applications must be received no later than 14 March 2024.
Saarland University regards internationalization as an institution-wide process spanning all aspects of
Members of the university's professorial staff are therefore expected to engage in activities that promote
and foster further internationalization. Special support will be provided for projects that continue with or
expand on collaborative interactions within existing international cooperative networks.

Saarland University is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with its affirmative action policy,
Saarland University is actively seeking to increase the proportion of women in this field. Qualified women
ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation and identity