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Postdoctoral Research Scholar

North Carolina State University
$48,079 @ 9months
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Sep 16, 2026
Position Information




Posting Number PG191772PD
Position Number 00112325
Position Type Post Doc
FLSA Exempt
Departmental Information




Department ID 160501 - Philosophy & Religious Studies
Department 160501 - Philosophy & Religious Studies
Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Position Overview




Essential Job Duties
The department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in STS, empirical neuro ethics, or ethics of AI at the Neuro Computational Ethics Research Group, in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, beginning January 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • developing and experimentally testing VR simulations for moral decision making
  • broadly promoting AI ethics scholarship
  • The position entails a specific research agenda that aligns with activities described in Dr. Veljko Dubljevic's NEH AI Center grant.

Other Work/Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will also assist with scholarly publications on the ethics of Self-Driving Labs, teach one or two courses in AI Ethics and pursue a research agenda in this domain and other forms of AI and be guided by Dr. Dubljevic.
  • A presentation given once per semester will summarize progress in this arena and should result in one or more scholarly publications.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
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What we offer:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
  • Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
  • Enhance your career with LEAD courses

  • Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.



Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Requirements and Preferences






Work Schedule Full-time; Workdays 9am - 5pm
Department Required Skills

  • Editorial work experience
  • Excellent communication skills

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  • Doctoral project/dissertation that demonstrates ability to perform close readings of texts.
  • Experience as instructor of record preferred (though experience as teaching assistant acceptable).
  • Preference given to candidates who incorporate study of state-of-the-art research in AI ethics into their scholarship and/or teaching.
  • Training/education: Experience mentoring undergraduate students desired. Motivation to teach, mentor, conduct and publish research and/or scholarship expected.

Required License or Certification
n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required? No
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment Details


Anticipated Hiring Range $48,079 @ 9months
If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many
Recruitment Dates


Job Open Date 09/15/2026
Applicant Information


Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/235030
EEO
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