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Tech­ni­sche Uni­ver­sität Ber­lin - Faculty V - Institut of Machine Tools and Factory Management / Chair of Knowledge Dynamics in the Engineering Sciences

Research Assistant - salary grade 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen - 1st qualification period (PhD)

part-time employment may be possible

Philtech/ the Berlin Ethics Lab (BEL) is looking for one PhD student. We bring philosophical reflection into a close working relationship with disciplines that develop and use emerging technologies to better understand their impact. As a bridge between philosophy and the technical sciences, our group's research unites two perspectives on the development and use of technologies. In theoretical philosophy, we investigate e.g. the methodology and dynamics of knowledge in design disciplines, the epistemology of human-machine-interaction resp. human-Al-interaction as well as the epistemology of interdisciplinarity. In practical philosophy, our group combines expertise in technology ethics with methods of technology assessment. In our research, we uncover the complex interrelationships between visions, values, design, and artifacts in order to reflect on and evaluate, from an ethical perspective, their impact on our living world. We develop and work with technology assessment methods that bring together stakeholders from research, art and society to pave the way for sustainable and responsible design of future technologies.
Our working language is English and German. The successful candidates are expected to pursue a PhD project within the group's research profile, supervised by the director of the department.

Working field:

Participation in research and teaching. This includes, among others:
  • Pursuing a PhD in one of the research foci of the department, including publications, conference presentations, organization of events, and science communication activities
  • Participation in the teaching activities of the department with a focus on project-oriented learning, including the thesis supervision

Requirements:

  • Successfully completed academic university studies (Master, Diplom or equivalent) in philosophy or related disciplines
  • Knowledge in the philosophy of design and design research, philosophy of technology, philosophy of engineering science, or philosophy of interdisciplinarity is an advantage
  • Interdisciplinary study profile is an advantage
  • Ability to work in a team and with a high degree of independence
  • Didactic aptitude and commitment to teaching
  • Willingness to learn German; ability to teach in English, is a prerequisite

How to apply:

For inquiries about the position, please contact Alexandra Kljagin (alexandra.kljagin@tu-berlin.de) or Prof. Dr. Sabine Ammon (ammon@tu-berlin.de).

Please send your application with the reference number and the usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates, excerpt of the master's thesis as well as a term paper, short synopsis of the planned doctoral thesis, references, and possible starting date) exclusively by e-mail bundled in one PDF document to Marine Lhuillier-Kühnelt (m.lhuillier-kuehnelt@tu-berlin.de).

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities.

Technische Universität Berlin - Die Präsidentin, Fakultät V, Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Fabrikbetrieb, FG Wissensdynamik und Nachhaltigkeit in den Technikwissenschaften, Prof. Dr. Sabine Ammon, Sekr. PTZ 10, Pascalstraße 8-9, 10587 Berlin