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PhD Student Position: Meaning In Life in the Digital Society

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Zürich, Schweiz University of Zurich Vollzeit

Your responsibilities

Write a PhD thesis under supervision of Prof. Halbig and Dr. Leuenberger. Collaborate with team members and other researchers and institutions. Participate in international conferences and public outreach activities. Actively contribute to the research environment at the DSI and the Department of Philosophy.

Your profile

You are a creative and motivated researcher with A master's degree (or equivalent) in Philosophy. A specialization relevant to the project (philosophy of technology, aesthetics, philosophy of games, or meaning in life) is not required but welcome. Excellent academic record (as shown by a list of master level grades and, potentially, academic work experience or academic publications). Ability to conduct independent and original research. Willingness for disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration. Sufficient command of English to conduct research and other activities listed above, knowledge of German is desirable.

What we offer

Four-year PhD funding with competitive pay rates (based on SNSF standards). Opportunity to apply to the DSI PhD Excellence Program: a highly successful PhD program with graduates at top-rated institutions worldwide. An excellent opportunity to develop academic qualifications and gain credentials and experience in general and applied ethics. Strong support for your personal development and career planning. Opportunity to contribute to planned collaborative projects with the Immersive Arts Spaces at the Zurich University of the Arts and the Future of Work Virtual Reality Lab of the University of Zurich. An attractive work environment: the University of Zurich is one of Switzerland's leading universities in the middle of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that regularly ranks as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world.

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