Mellon Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Philosophy of AI | Brown University Job at Brown University, Brown County, IL

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  • Brown University
  • Brown County, IL

Job Description

BROWN UNIVERSITY, Providence, RI.

The Department of Philosophy and the Cogut Institute for the Humanities at Brown University seek to make an appointment for a Mellon Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, understood broadly to include issues related to the philosophy of mind, the philosophy of cognitive science, the philosophy of language, the philosophy of science, ethics, and other areas. The area of competence is open.

The position begins July 1, 2025 for a duration of two years. The appointee for this position is expected to teach two courses per academic year, including one on the Philosophy of AI. The research associate is also expected to participate in the Cogut Institute?s weekly Tuesday seminars as well as other activities.

Applicants should have their Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2025 or their Ph.D. must have been awarded within the last five years. Recipients of a Ph.D. from Brown University are ineligible. Research Associates are employed  with standard benefits and a $2,000 per year reimbursable research fund. Scholars from outside the United States are appointed under J-1 visas (exchange visitors status) only.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching ability (e.g., syllabi or a letter discussing teaching ability), and three confidential letters of recommendation.

The Department of Philosophy is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion. Accordingly, the department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity and inclusion through teaching and scholarship. Applicants should include a statement in the cover letter concerning their commitment to teaching and working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Applications should be submitted on-line to Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/158918. The review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025. To assure full consideration applicants should submit their materials by that date.

Applicants should have their Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2025 or their Ph.D. must have been awarded within the last five years. Recipients of a Ph.D. from Brown University are ineligible.

To apply, please submit a CV, a writing sample, evidence of teaching ability (e.g., syllabi or a letter discussing teaching ability), and three confidential letters of recommendation. Applications should be submitted on-line to Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/158918. The review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025. To assure full consideration applicants should submit their materials by that date.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person?s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.

About Brown University

Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Engineering, School of Public Health, Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership and the IE Brown Executive MBA.

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