Ingolstadt: Research Associate (100%)

Research Associate (m/f/d) – AI Ethics

at the AImotion Bavaria Institute

Your tasks

  • Conduct research on AI ethics with a focus on human–AI interaction, responsibility, transparency, and explainability
  • Teach courses in the above-mentioned areas
  • Independently research and develop new theories and approaches in the philosophy of technology
  • Contribute to knowledge transfer in education and policy through e.g. organising conferences and workshops
  • Prepare independent and collaborative publications in academic journals, present research results at conferences, and support project acquisition and management

Your profile

  • Above-average Master’s degree in philosophy or a related field with a focus on ethics, AI, or philosophy of technology
  • Good German skills (minimum level B2) and excellent English skills (minimum level C1) required
  • Strong interest in transdisciplinary questions at the intersection of ethics and emerging technologies
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills as well as a structured, self-organised work style

At a Glance

  • Contract: Full-time (40 hours/week)
  • Duration: Over 48 months
  • Salary: According to TV-L pay scale, EG 13
  • Location: Ingolstadt
  • Application deadline: November 4, 2025

Additional Information

All positions are generally suitable for part-time work.
Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified.
Applications from women are expressly encouraged (Art. 7 Sec. 3 BayGIG).

Interested?

Apply here: https://jobs.b-ite.com/de/jobposting/57d0bb94cc20a21c814898ea60e5cef4a7a195c20/apply?ref=homepage

Contact

Reference number: ANR 1878
Questions? Contact:
Milena Porsch
karriere(at)thi.de
+49 841 9348-5062