PhD Candidate: Autonomous Decision Making, Responsibility and Liability
Offer DescriptionThe (UCALL) of Utrecht University is looking for a PhD Candidate for a four-year PhD research project pertaining to Autonomous decision making, responsibility and liability. You may also be involved in the department’s educational activities.Your job
Over four years, you will conduct PhD research with guidance from a supervisory team, led by Professor Elbert de Jong. The objective of your research is to generate relevant results for Dutch society and the legal community. The project falls within the Utrecht Centre for Accountability and Liability Law’s research programme and is part of an NWO-funded initiative on the robust and safe control of remotely operated offshore vehicles. You will work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary consortium, including the Philosophy and Ethics of Technology group at Eindhoven University of Technology.A clear ethical-legal framework of responsibilities and liabilities regarding the utilisation of semi-autonomous remote Vehicles is crucial to facilitate their (safe) development and application. This project investigates the ethical-legal framework that guides the allocation of responsibility and accountability amid complexity and uncertainty. Specifically, it addresses the interplay between algorithmic decisions, operational consequences, and ethical-legal aspects of accountability and liability. A further description of the project will be distributed upon request. Your letter of motivation should ideally express what appeals to you about this subject, and the ideas you have about the execution of the PhD research.In addition to your research, you will share knowledge by participating in and helping organise research meetings, both internally and externally. Part of your time will also be allocated to training and development, including PhD courses, as well as a small amount of teaching experience.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsSpecific Requirements
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In addition to the from the CAO for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. These include agreements on , leave arrangements, and you get discounts on software and other IT products. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment through the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we encourage you to grow. For more information, please visit .Selection processAs Utrecht University, we want to be a for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply now’ button.Additional commentsFor more information about this position and a further description of the project, please contact at .If you would like to hear more about what it’s like to work in this position directly from one of our colleagues, then please contact (postdoc at UCALL) at .Esther Nauta, postdoc at the Utrecht Centre for Accountability and Liability Law: “At UCALL, we work collaboratively in an innovative academic environment, with lots of opportunities for contributing to impactful research that influences both national and international legal landscapes. It’s an intellectually stimulating space, perfect for young researchers who are passionate about legal challenges tied to societal and global responsibilities.” Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universiteit Utrecht Country Netherlands City Utrecht Postal Code 3512JP Street Achter de Dom 20 GeofieldContact CityUtrecht WebsiteStreetDomplein 29 Postal Code3512 JESTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
€2872 – 3670 per month
Utrecht
Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:44:53 GMT
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