Professor (W3) in Ethics of Digitalization (m/f/x)

at  Universitt des Saarlandes

WWW.UNI-SAARLAND.DE

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
applied basic research. More information about the DFKI can be found at http://www.dfki.de/.
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
DFKI is almost exclusively third-party funded. The successful candidate is expected to actively and
significantly contribute to departmental research and to teach at the M.Sc./M.A., B.Sc./B.A., and PhD level.
The teaching language is English and German. We expect that the successful candidate has, or is willing to
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
science and philosophy that extends the university research group towards interdisciplinary and application-
oriented research in the area of ethics of AI.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The appointment will be made in accordance with the general provisions of German public sector
employment law. Applicants will have a PhD or doctorate in an appropriate area/subject (i.e., related to
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
area/subject. They will typically have completed a period of postdoctoral research and have teaching and
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.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 14 MARCH 2024.

Please include the job reference number W2428 when you apply. Selected candidates will be interviewed.
Please contact dietrich.klakow@lsv.uni-saarland.de if you have any questions.
Saarland University regards internationalization as an institution-wide process spanning all aspects of
university life and it therefore encourages applications that align with its internationalization strategy.
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
candidates are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Preferential consideration will be given to
applications from disabled candidates of equal eligibility. We welcome applications regardless of nationality,
ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation and identity.
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to our privacy notice (https://www.uni-saarland.de/verwaltung/datenschutz/) for information on how we
collect and process personal data in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR). By submitting your application, you confirm that you have taken note of the information in the
Saarland University privacy notice.
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