Anna-Verena Nosthoff

📢 A postdoctoral opportunity is open in Ethics of Digitalization at the University of Oldenburg , Germany, within the university’s strategic development of Digital Social Sciences and Humanities (DSSH) . The position is based at the Professorship of Ethics of Digitalization and offers the chance to develop an independent research project at the intersection of ethics , digitalization , the humanities , and data science . The role is especially relevant for researchers interested in the ethical and societal implications of digital methods in the humanities and cultural studies. The successful candidate will contribute to building a new DSSH Lab , teach in “Reflexive Digital Transformation,” and help develop a major interdisciplinary collaborative research proposal. There are also opportunities to connect with the international and interdisciplinary network of the Critical Data Lab (University of Oldenburg / Humboldt University Berlin). Research interests highlighted in the post include Ethics of Digitalization , Digital Humanities , Digital Cultures , Critical Data Studies , Platform Studies , Philosophy of Technology , digital infrastructures and data practices, digital sovereignty and platform dependence, cultural heritage and digital methods, and algorithmic decision-making and its societal and epistemic implications. Eligibility: A completed PhD or submitted dissertation in philosophy or a comparable field is preferred, along with publications in relevant areas. The post also notes that candidates should be able to pursue further academic qualification, such as a habilitation or habilitation-equivalent achievements. Funding / contract: E13 TV-L, 75% position, with a contract until 30 September 2030. Partly remote work is possible. Location: University of Oldenburg, Germany. Deadline: 24 October 2026. Start date: as soon as possible. Applications and questions should be sent to the contact email listed in the announcement, and applicants should consult the English or German job posting for full details before applying.