Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 38, No. 256.
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        Date: 2024-11-27 05:54:02+00:00
        From: JOBIN Anna <anna.jobin@unifr.ch>
        Subject: 4y postdoc position in critical AI studies

As part of the international research project "Performing Artificial
Intelligence—Governance, 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<mailto:anna.jobin@unifr.ch>
Senior Researcher & Lecturer | Digital
Society<https://human-ist.unifr.ch/en/studies/master/digital-society-ma-minor-
programme/>
study advisor
HUMAN-IST | University of Fribourg | 1700 Fribourg | Switzerland


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