Institution/Organization: University of Oslo
Department: Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas
Web Address: https://www.hf.uio.no/ifikk/english/

Level: PhD

Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Philosophy, psychology, experimental pragmatics

Description:

A Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1017) in Philosophy is available at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, history of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo.

The position is associated with the project “How do we understand machines that talk to us? Communication with large language models (LLMs)”, funded by the University of Oslo. The research fellow will be responsible for conducting theoretical and/or experimental research on the pragmatics of human-LLM interaction. The candidate is expected to present a research project closely connected to the main project.

The appointment is for a duration of 3 years. All PhD Candidates who submit their doctoral dissertation for assessment with a written recommendation from their supervisor within 3 years or 3 ½ years after the start of their PhD position, will be offered, respectively, a 12 or 6 month Completion Grant.

Application Deadline: 01-Nov-2024

Web Address for Applications: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/265899/doctoral-research-fellow-in-philosophy-how-do-we-understand-machines-that-talk-to-us

Contact Information:
For questions about the position:

Associate Professor Ingrid Lossius Falkum - [email protected]

Senior Lecturer Nicholas Allott - [email protected]

For questions about how to apply:

HR Officer Anders Rykke - [email protected]