Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute for

Remuneration EG 13

ID 24326WEEXK8

Start of employment February 1st, 2027 as earliest possible date

Application deadline November 13th, 2026

Scope fulltime, fixed term until January 31st, 2031

The Institute for Ethics in Technology at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) investigates the ethical questions raised by technological change. Rooted in analytic philosophy and working closely with engineers and computer scientists, it asks how emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, reshape society, and how they can be developed and used responsibly. Founded in 2023, the institute is young, growing and internationally connected. It offers researchers the freedom to pursue their own agenda in a genuinely interdisciplinary environment.

YOUR TASKS

• Independent research in ethics of technology, AI ethics, or moral, legal or political philosophy
• Teaching of four hours per week, mainly ethics courses for engineering and science students
• Contributing to the institute's research agenda, events and international collaborations
• Co-developing applications for third-party research funding
• Contributions to academic self-administration and to the development of the institute

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

• Completed scientific university studies with PhD in philosophy or a related field

Desired knowledge and personal skills

• Research record or clear publication potential in one or more of the areas above
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of German is not required
• Teaching experience, ideally with students from non-philosophical disciplines
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams, with strong organisational skills

OUR OFFER

• A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
• Intensive induction/ onboarding
• Flexible and family-friendly working conditions
• 30 day vacation per year
• Good public transport connections

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

Note regarding the Standard Enquiry under Section 34a of the Hamburg Security Clearance Act:
The department will submit an enquiry to the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution regarding any information it holds on the person selected in the recruitment process, provided that the legal requirements are met ( and ).

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Maximilian Kiener, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 30601 3149, Email: .

We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.

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Please submit your application exclusively via the online application system as a single PDF file, including (1) a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your research interests, your planned research project and your fit with the institute; (2) a CV with a list of publications; (3) a writing sample of no more than 10,000 words, ideally in an area relevant to the position; and (4) the names and contact details of two referees. Referees will only be contacted for shortlisted candidates.