3 PhD students positions Design for changing values: energy systems,
artificial intelligence and design strategies
Faculty/department Technology, Policy and Management
Level master degree
Maximum employment 38 hours per week (1,0 FTE)
Salary scale: between 2226 and 2897 euros per month gross depending on (work)
experience
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Delft University of Technology offers three positions for PhD students as part
of the research project Design for changing values: a theory of value change
in sociotechnical systems. The entire project consists of 3 PhD positions and
2 postdoc positions and will be supervised by prof.dr.ir. Ibo van de Poel. A
complete description of the project can be requested. The project aims at
better understanding how moral values may change as a result of technological
development and how we can better deal with such changing values in the design
of new technology.
Each of the PhD positions focuses on one of the following more specific
topics:
Changing values and the design of energy systems
Design for value change in robot systems and artificial intelligence
Design strategies for value change in sociotechnical systems
Each of the projects involves empirical as well philosophical investigations
into the phenomenon of value change and its implications for the design of
sociotechnical systems. The first two projects focus on value change in a more
specific domain (energy systems and artificial intelligence). The third
project focuses on developing design strategies that better allow to deal with
value change.
The candidate will carry out doctoral research which will lead to a
dissertation, and will also produce relevant publications. The candidate will
participate in the Graduate School of TU Delft and in PhD program of the
4TU.Centre for Ethics and Technology. When applying please indicate in which
position(s) you are interested; you can indicate more than one position. The
candidate will also be involved in the teaching activities of the department.
Requirements
We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:
A master degree in philosophy, engineering or a relevant
socio-scientific discipline, like STS (science and technology studies)
A demonstrable interest in applied ethics and in technology
It is recommended that the candidate has had experience in carrying out
empirical research and has knowledge of the relevant technological domain
studied in the PhD project
Good analytical and reasoning skills, as demonstrated by, for example, a
master thesis
Willingness and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
Ability to present his or her ideas clearly also to people with another
disciplinary background
Openness to criticism
Productive and dedicated
Good command of both written and spoken English
Conditions of employment
TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health
insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution.
Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children's Centre
offers childcare and an international primary school. Dual Career Services
offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance
with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
Information and application
To apply, please e-mail a detailed letter of application, a curriculum vitae
and the names and contact information of references to
Vacature-TBM@tudelft.nl . When applying for
this position, please refer to vacancy number ATTBM 18.022
For more information about these positions, please contact Ibo van de Poel,
i.r.vandepoel@tudelft.nl. A more detailed
description of the project is available on request.
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