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Doctoral Researcher in Philosophy of Science and AI in Scientific Problem Solving (PhD) University of Helsinki in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full salary for 4 years. Annual gross salary is €29,500–38,000, with an additional salary component based on personal performance. The position includes two doctoral supervisors, travel money, limited open-access publishing funds, occupational health care, health insurance, sports facilities, and professional development support.
Deadline
Sep 3, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Helsinki

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Doctoral Researcher position at the University of Helsinki in philosophy of science, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence, focused on how AI is changing scientific problem solving and scientific discovery.
The position is part of the ERC Consolidator project Scientist in the loop - Automation of scientific discovery (SCI-AI). The project asks questions such as where new scientific ideas come from, whether computers can make new scientific discoveries, and how AI may change the scientific method. Research combines ethnographic fieldwork in frontier AI labs with cognitive modeling of problem-solving in AI-augmented research teams.
The doctoral researcher will conduct ethnographic fieldwork, analyze qualitative data, and write a dissertation on how AI influences scientific problem solving and the scientific method. Training in ethnographic methods is provided before fieldwork begins.
Eligibility: applicants must hold a second-cycle degree and have, or be able to obtain, the right to complete a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki. The university will assess prior studies, motivation, and relevant knowledge in philosophy of science, AI, and/or qualitative research methods. A background in philosophy of science, cognitive science, or science studies is preferred, with some knowledge of biomedical or natural sciences desirable.
Funding: full salary for 4 years, with an annual gross salary of €29,500–38,000 plus a performance-based component. The package also includes two supervisors, travel money, limited open-access publishing funds, occupational health care, health insurance, sports facilities, and support for international staff.
Location: University of Helsinki, Theoretical Philosophy, within the TINT research community. Supervisor(s): Samuli Reijula (Helsinki, PI) and Miles MacLeod (University of Twente).
Deadline: 2026-09-03.
Funding details
Full salary for 4 years. Annual gross salary is €29,500–38,000, with an additional salary component based on personal performance. The position includes two doctoral supervisors, travel money, limited open-access publishing funds, occupational health care, health insurance, sports facilities, and professional development support.
What's required
Applicants must hold a second-cycle degree and have the right to complete a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, or be granted that right during the trial period. Candidates should show ability and motivation for postgraduate study and a doctoral degree, demonstrated through previous degree studies and other evidence. Previous studies and knowledge in philosophy of science, artificial intelligence, and/or qualitative research methods will be assessed. A background in philosophy of science, cognitive science, or science studies is preferred, with some knowledge of biomedical sciences or natural sciences desirable.
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