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Research Assistant in the ERC AIMODELS project and in the study of the historical epistemology of AI

Università Ca' Foscari Venezia The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
30 Jan 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Università Ca' Foscari Venezia
Department
Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage
Research Field
Philosophy » Logic
Philosophy » Philosophy of science
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Italy
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Other
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
HE / ERC
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

The research fellow will have to:

− Compile, under the supervision of the PI, a database of scientific literature on historical IA epistemology;

− Assisting the PI in the preparation of project publications;

− Support the PI in creating and maintaining relations with stakeholders and national and

international institutions involved in the research;

− Supporting the PI and the team in monitoring events, conferences, and press reviews on

relevant topics for the project's research, in organising and managing internal team activities and dedicated events, and in creating and managing content for the project's website and social media.

Requirements

Research Field
Philosophy » Philosophy of science
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
History » History of science
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

The interview aims to assess the candidates’ skills and expertise on the following subjects:

  • Knowledge of the philosophy and history of science and technology, with special reference to cognitive science and artificial intelligence, philosophy of mind and language, and sociology of cultural and communicative processes.
  • Discussion of research on the historical epistemology of AI;
  • Discussion on experiences in organizing events and academic publications;
  • Knowledge of English;
Languages
ENGLISH

Additional Information

Benefits

The research fellowship amounts to 24,320.00 Euros per year, including taxes and social charges.

Eligibility criteria

The selection is made through evaluation of candidates' scientific and professional qualifications, curriculum vitae, scientific production, followed by an interview

Selection process

Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview on 2024, March 20th at 2 p.m. (Italian time).

The interview will be held in remote only. Furtherdetails on how to connect online will be published alongside the convocation notice on 2024, March 13th

Website for additional job details

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Università Ca' Foscari Venezia
Country
Italy
City
Venezia
Postal Code
30123
Street
Dorsoduro 3246
Geofield

Contact

City
Venice
Website
Street
Dorsoduro 3246
Postal Code
30123