Hello all,
Apologies for cross-posting. I am recruiting a postdoc to join our
"PerformingAI" project team at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). No
disciplinary pre-requisits beyond a phd in social sciences/STS (broadly
defined). German and/or French skills strongly preferred. It is not a remote
position but comes with flexibility and great working conditions.
More detailed information in the job ad and below:
https://human-ist.unifr.ch/en/news/news/32103/
As part of the international research project "Performing Artificial
IntelligenceGovernance, Agency, Action: an Interdisciplinary Inquiry", funded
by the SNSF, the Institute Human-IST (Dr. Anna Jobin) at the University of
Fribourg invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position (70-80%; extendable
up to 4 years). The overall research project is dedicated to the discursive,
situational, aesthetic, and material constitution of AI. The team of Dr. Anna
Jobin will focus on discursive performativity in the area of AI policy, with
the future postdoc having some freedom in shaping the analysis of AI
governance.
Your tasks:
- Collaboration on the research project
- Publications and conference participations (national and international)
- Further academic activities within the team's areas of focus
- General supervision, coordination, and administrative work
Your profile:
- Recently completed doctoral studies in a social science discipline
(especially sociology, political science, communication science, STS)
- Strong interest in the research topic; interest in interdisciplinarity and
theory development; reflexivity regarding one's own research practice
- Very good knowledge of various research methods and their application
- Existing expertise in the areas of AI policy and/or Swiss political
processes is advantageous
- Excellent time management, ability to take initiative, and work
independently
- Very good English skills in speaking and writing, good knowledge of German
or French (passive knowledge of the other language is an advantage)
We offer
- Interdisciplinary contemporary research on a current topic in politics and
society
- A collegial, multilingual work environment with excellent infrastructure
- Attractive, flexible working conditions with diverse opportunities for
further education
Starting date: March 1, 2025, or by agreement
Please send your electronic application to Esther Mauron esther.mauron AT
unifr.ch. Please include a CV, copies of your diplomas, an existing writing
sample in English (article, dissertation chapter, or similar), and a brief
outline of your research ideas on the project topic.
The selection process begins on December 2, and the position will remain open
until a suitable candidate is found. If you have any questions, please contact
anna.jobin AT unifr.ch.
Dr. Anna Jobin | anna.jobin@unifr.ch
Senior Researcher & Lecturer in STS | Digital
Society study advisor
HUMAN-IST | University of Freiburg | 1700 Fribourg | Switzerland
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