Applications Open - DSA Cambridge Fellowship Programme (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
Dear AoIR community, Data for Policy CIC <https://dataforpolicy.org/> is pleased to announce the launch of *The Digital Statecraft Academy (DSA) <https://digitalstatecraft.academy/>*— a pioneering initiative designed to prepare visionary leaders for governance in the algorithmic age. As part of this initiative, we are introducing the inaugural* Cambridge Fellowship*, a 12-month hybrid programme that equips policymakers, academics, and technologists with the skills and networks needed to navigate digital transformation with confidence and foresight. *Programme Highlights* - In-depth learning in *Digital Public Infrastructure**, Data for Policy, Algorithmic Governance, *and* GovTech* - A *week-long immersive residency in Cambridge* with world-class experts - A *capstone project* focused on developing a practical policy or governance solution - *Mentorship*, peer networks, and access to a global community - Publication support via *Cambridge University Press* and opportunities to present at elite policymaking forums *The Digital Statecraft Academy Welcomes:* - *Individual Fellows*: Senior or emerging leaders with demonstrated expertise in data science, AI, public policy, or governance, and a commitment to shaping the future of digital governance - *Institutional Partners*: Organisations committed to sponsoring high-potential leaders and applying fellowship insights to real-world challenges - *Strategic Collaborators*: Institutions eager to co-develop curriculum, contribute case studies, and build global networks for excellence in digital governance Applications are open for the inaugural *DSA Cambridge Fellowship cohort* — a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of governance transformation in the algorithmic age. *Apply here: *https://digitalstatecraft.academy/ *Deadline: 31 October 2025* At the core of The Digital Statecraft Academy is the Digital Statecraft Manifesto v1.0, a guiding framework that sets out principles and a vision for leadership in the digital era. We invite you to read and respond to the DSA founding manifesto as part of your engagement with the programme. The Digital Statecraft Manifesto v1.0 <https://digitalstatecraft.academy/the_digital_statecraft_manifesto_v1-0/> This programme is delivered in strategic collaboration with the Cambridge Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP), <https://www.csap.cam.ac.uk/> University of Cambridge <https://www.cam.ac.uk/>, Cambridge University Press <https://www.cambridge.org/gb/universitypress>, the *Data & Policy *journal <https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/data-and-policy>, The GovLab, <https://thegovlab.org/> Microsoft, <https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/> and the Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI). <https://cdpi.dev/> For inquiries about the DSA Cambridge Fellowship, please contact: office@digitalstatecraft.academy We warmly encourage your applications and invite you to share this exceptional opportunity with colleagues who are ready to contribute to this vital mission. *The future of governance is being written now. Let’s shape it together.* Best regards, The Digital Statecraft Academy Office
*PhD position – Philosophy – in ERC Synergy Grant Project “The Cultures of the Cryosphere”* TU Darmstadt, 4 years, pay group E13 TV, 65%, all genders Deadline: *18 October 2025* *The Institute of Philosophy* at TU Darmstadt invites applications for a research associate in the ERC Synergy Grant project “Cultures of the Cryosphere. Infrastructures, Politics and Futures of Artificial Cooling” (CultCryo). *_About us_* *CultCryo* investigates the deep entanglement of modern life with artificial cold, examining how refrigeration, freezing, and cryopreservation have given rise to 'cryogenic cultures'—social formations dependent on cooling infrastructures across domains such as food supply, climate control, biomedicine, and computing. Based on historical, geographical, linguistic and ethnographic findings, CultCryo develops a philosophical analysis of cryogenic cultures across conceptual, normative, and cultural dimensions. The project started in September 2024 and will run for six years until August 2030. Further information can be found under: https://cryocultures.org/. *The research consortium* of the ERC project consists of four international research groups at the Technical University of Darmstadt, the University of Paderborn, the University of Duisburg-Essen, and the Australian National University Canberra, as well as three participating project partners at the University of Hamburg, the University of Halle-Wittenberg, and the Institute for Social-Ecological Research Frankfurt. *_Your tasks_* * * *1. Philosophical research* primarily focused on one of the designated thematic areas: * *Conceptual history*: The interrelation and change of concepts such as fertility, freshness, health, vitality, perishability, durability, preservationthrough cooling technologies; their roles in cultural practices, figures of thought and discourses related to nutrition and reproduction. * *Normativity*: Ethical, value-theoretical, ecological, and biopolitical issues regarding the function and use of global cold chains, cold storages, and cryobanks in food industry or biomedicine; foundations, arguments, and criteria for their analysis, regulation, justification, and critique. * *Philosophy of technology*: Cooling technologies as formative for 'cryogenic cultures' and related life-forms; embedding of values and practices in technological artefacts and infrastructures; interplay of technological and cultural constitution; possibility of their philosophical analysis and critique. *2. Presenting and publishing* research findings; contributing to conferences, journal articles, and book chapters. *3. Participation in project events* in the form of workshops, conferences, and excursions with international partners (including research trips to the USA, Asia, and Australia) *4. Intellectual participation *in research discussions of the project and the Institute * * *PhD thesis* This position offers the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in philosophy. We invite dissertation projects that are closely aligned with the themes of our project, while also welcoming independent research proposals that explore philosophical issues relevant to the project's topic. Please note that the funded working time (65%) is allocated to project-related tasks; any dissertation work beyond the project's scope is to be pursued alongside employment. In any case, the PhD thesis remains an individual qualification project with a clear philosophical profile. *_Your profile_* 1. *University Degree (Master/Diploma) in philosophy*; or a closely related discipline with substantial philosophy coursework (additional coursework may be required). 2. *Experience or research interests* in Philosophy of Technology, Science and Technology Studies, Ethics of Technology, Cultural Studies, Conceptual History, or Discourse Analysis. 3. *Proficient English language skills*(C1) are required; German language skills are desirable, or a willingness to acquire them. 4. *Strong teamwork and collaboration skills* willingness to travel for project-related activities. *_Your Application_* Please include a brief outline (approx. 5 pages) of your dissertation project with your application documents, indicating its possible relevance to the project topic. Applications must be submitted by *18 October 2025 via the application portal of TU Darmstadt:* https://www.career.tu-darmstadt.de/HPv3.Jobs/TU-Darmstadt/stellenangebot/503... *_Contact_* If you have any questions regarding the application, please reach out to our project manager Dr. Anne Timm (anne.timm@tu-darmstadt.de). For inquiries related to the position and its associated activities, please contact Prof. Dr. phil. Alexander Friedrich (friedrich@phil.tu-darmstadt.de). *_Official job post_* For official job announcement (code T402-2025) please refer to: https://www.career.tu-darmstadt.de/HPv3.Jobs/TU-Darmstadt/stellenangebot/503... <https://www.career.tu-darmstadt.de/HPv3.Jobs/TU-Darmstadt/stellenangebot/50339?lang=en-US>
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