PhD Position in Promptology/Prompting: The Department of Media Studies at the University of Basel is offering a fully funded PhD position focusing on the research project “Assisted Thinking. A Deep History of Scholarly AI.” This position aims to explore the historical and contemporary practices of artificial intelligence, particularly in relation to large language models (LLMs).
PhD Position in Promptology/Prompting with AI Models
Designation
PhD Candidate
Research Area
- Promptology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Media Studies
- Cultural History
Location
University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification
- University degree (MA) in:
- Literary Studies
- Media Studies
- History of Science
- Philosophy
- Modern History
- Science and Technology Studies (STS)
- Good foreign language skills
- Excellent research skills
- Ability to conduct independent academic research
Description
The PhD position is part of a three-year research project funded by the NOMIS Foundation, Zurich. It focuses on the historical context of artificial intelligence practices and the evolution of prompting techniques in contemporary AI models. The successful candidate will develop an independent doctoral project in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley. In addition, the candidate is expected to participate in the organization and implementation of workshops and conferences in collaboration with university partners.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a project outline and their application materials. For further inquiries, please contact:
- Prof. Dr. Markus Krajewski
Email: markus.krajewski@unibas.ch
Department Arts Media Philosophy
University of Basel
Holbeinstrasse 12
CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland
Last Date to Apply
March 14, 2025
This opportunity promises an excellent academic environment, mentorship, and a competitive salary of approximately CHF 50,000 per year, aligning with SNSF guidelines for doctoral positions.
