Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job TitlePostdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Department Philosophy Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Glimpse of the Job The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research that will advance professional ethics in engineering and related areas. The selected candidate will conduct independent research in this area but will also be offered to collaborate with Dr. Peterson on projects regarding AI ethics. In addition to this, the Postdoctoral Research Associate may have the opportunity to teach a course in Texas A&M's acclaimed undergraduate engineering ethics program and contribute to the organization of programming associated with the Bovay Endowed Chair of History and Ethics of Professional Engineering, such as an annual Bovay workshop. This position will help promote the areas of research and teaching supported by the Bovay Endowment. This is a one-year appointment renewable for a second year. Because all or a portion of the salary may be funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment are contingent upon the availability of these funds in the future. Opportunities to Contribute: Conduct research on topics relevant to the ethics of technology. Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals. Assist in the organization of the annual Bovay workshop. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: Peer-reviewed publications on topics relevant for the position. Recent completion of a PhD program in the past five years Salary: $58,000.00-$60,000.00 Special Note: While this is a staff position, it will function like a faculty position as there will be research, teaching, and involvement in faculty matters. What You Need to Do Apply! We strongly suggest submitting a Resume/CV and cover letter with your application. Additionally, please provide a writing sample and three letters of recommendation. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. Why Texas A&M University? Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. The Department of Philosophy at Texas A&M has areas of strength in Continental Philosophy; Formal Philosophy and Decision Theory; Philosophies of the Global South; and Value Theory & Applied Ethics, thus offering an intellectually rich environment in which to pursue scholarship and teach. The Department encourages applicants who will complement and strengthen these areas of research, as well as contribute to our undergraduate program in Society, Ethics, and Law (SEAL). We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees All positions are security-sensitive. 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