The NYU Center for Mind, Ethics, and Policy is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate

Published on October 7, 2026 3:45 PM GMT The NYU Center for Mind, Ethics, and Policy (CMEP) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate in relevant disciplines, including philosophy, neuroscience, computer science, and economics. The position is intended for an early-career scholar who will contribute to the Center’s research on digital minds and broader activities while also developing an independent research program within the Center’s areas of focus. The Postdoctoral Associate will join an interdisciplinary community working on foundational research on the nature and intrinsic value of nonhuman minds, including both biological and digital minds (AI). Recent projects include: A report on taking AI welfare seriously; A report on studying AI welfare empirically; A perspective on evaluating animal consciousness; A paper about AI safety, AI welfare, and potential tensions between them; and A paper about social perceptions of AI consciousness. The position is designed to combine close collaboration with Center faculty and staff, meaningful opportunities to contribute to the development of the Center and its field, and substantial protected time for independently led research. Please review the job posting for more information, including application instructions. Discuss