Post-Doctoral Associate/Research Scientist

The Department of Philosophy and the Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness at New York University invite applications for one or two Post-Doctoral Associate or Research Scientist positions, with areas of specialization in philosophy of artificial intelligence and philosophy of mind, to begin Spring 2027 or Fall of 2027, pending administrative and budgetary approval. These may be one-year or two-year appointments, possibly renewable depending on funding. These positions are associated with grants to Professor David Chalmers for projects on artificial consciousness and related topics at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the philosophy of mind (possibly including AI mentality, AI interpretability, and AI welfare).  Applicants should highlight their interests and strengths in these areas.  These positions are research-oriented positions with no teaching duties.   In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for a Post-Doctoral Associate is $62,500. The annual base salary for a Research Scientist is $62,500. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer . These positions are based in New York and the selected candidates will be expected to work onsite as of their effective start date.   For a candidate to be eligible for a Post-Doctoral Associate position, the Ph.D. must be received within five years prior to the appointment. For a Research Scientist position, the Ph.D. must have been received within 5-10 years of the appointment. Applications should include a CV, one or more writing samples, a research statement, and at least three references. We welcome applications from international candidates; however, please note that NYU is not an E-Verify employer and therefore unable to support STEM OPT extensions. Applications must be received by November 15, 2026 to ensure full consideration. For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR:  www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement  NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability