Jobs In Philosophy
In recent years, very powerful techniques have emerged for analysing human speech and texts, as well as video images with humans in them. The combination of big data and artificial intelligence makes it possible to recognize humans in private and public spaces, analyse their behaviour, make inferences about their personality, emotions, intentions, and other psychological traits, and track them. The objective of this position is to analyse the ethical implications of advanced natural language, speech and video analytics and machine learning techniques and their application to the processing and analysis of personal data and to personalization applications. It is also possible to focus on just one of the areas (text/speech or video/images). This is an exciting new area in which little ethical analysis has been done so far. The candidate will perform an analysis of key ethical issues relating to these techniques, involving several case studies, and will also study implications for organizational policies and public policy. Within this position you will have significant freedom in making the topic your own and selecting your own research questions, theories, and methods. We encourage innovation.
Your principal supervisor for this position will be prof. dr. Philip Brey, full professor in philosophy and ethics of technology at the University of Twente. This position includes two (supported) two-months secondments (i.e., periods during which you will work from another institution): the first at Trinity College Dublin with prof. dr. Linda Hogan, professor in ethics; the second at the Rathenau Institute in The Hague with prof. Barend van der Meulen, Head of Research. There will also be opportunities for secondments and shorter stays at leading tech companies and policy organisations.
Profile
You have a Master’s degree in ethics, philosophy, or a related discipline. In addition, you:
• have good philosophical and analytical skills
• have an interest in practical applications of ethics
• are familiar with, or are interested in, ethical and philosophical aspects of the computer and information sciences, in particular artificial intelligence and big data;
• have good English language skills, both in writing and speaking
• have good social and communication skills in academic as well as non-academic contexts
• appreciate multidisciplinary collaboration
• are able to work independently, but also motivated to collaborate with others, including project participants and partners from different countries and with diverse backgrounds
• For position 1, familiarity with foresight methods or bioethics is desirable
The PROTECT consortium and project
PROTECT is an international, interdisciplinary and cross academic-industry training network hosted across Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Belgium. It is recruiting 14 Early Stage Researchers (ESR) to undertake research towards PhDs in the disciplines of law, ethics or computer science, with the common goal of Protecting Personal Data Amidst Big Data Innovation.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) grant agreement No. 813497. More information here: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/wp/2018-2020/ma...
Eligibility Criteria
All researchers recruited must be Early-Stage Researchers (ESR). Early-Stage researchers are those who, at the time of recruitment by the host are in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. This is measured from the date when they obtain the degree that formally entitles them to embark on a doctorate (either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the researcher is recruited, even if a doctorate was never started or envisaged).
Conditions of Mobility of Researchers
Researchers are required to undertake physical, transnational mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) when taking up their appointment. Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organizations for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to their recruitment. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account. Note that the mobility rule applies to the (first) beneficiary where the researcher is recruited, and not to beneficiaries to which the researcher is sent or seconded.
Because of the mobility conditions, potential applicants who have carried out their main activity in the Netherlands since June 2016 are not eligible for the University of Twente positions but can apply to related positions offered by the PROTECT Network at Dublin City University.
Researchers at Risk
The following aspects are in place to ensure access to researchers at risk and those with refugee status:
• Application submission by post where online application requirements may discriminate against the researcher’s circumstances (please contact the project manager)
• Application of the eligibility criteria appropriately to ensure researchers who have suspended their activities whilst seeking refugee status are not disadvantaged
Our offer
We offer a very challenging fulltime position for four years in an inspiring multidisciplinary and international environment. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in which internationalization is an important part of the strategic agenda.
• A starting salary of € 2.325 in the first year and a salary of € 2.972 in the fourth year gross per month;
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3% (on top of the starting salary);
• A solid pension scheme;
• Minimum of 29 holidays in case of full-time employment;
• Professional and personal development programs
• A program of graduate courses taught by an international staff, including members of the 4TU.Centre for Ethics and Technology
The preferred starting date is September 1st, 2019.
Job application
Your application should include the following information and documents:
• Full name
• Nationality
• Contact detail
• Summary of activities in the three years prior to May 2019
• Summary of education
• List of max 3 examples of work demonstrating prior achievement in research, enquiry or debate, e.g., published paper or other work; software, standards or policy contribution; dissertation or Master’s thesis
• A writing sample (for example, a copy of your Master’s thesis)
• A summary and table of contents of your Master’s thesis (if applicable)
• A cover letter which explains your interest in the position and your qualifications for it
• A curriculum vitae which includes the name and e-mail address/telephone number for at least two references
You should upload your application(s) after May 7 via www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en > vacancies > current vacancies. The application deadline is Saturday 25 May, 2019, 23:59 CET. We will hold interviews on June 3rd and 4h; Skype interviews are an option. You should feel free to apply to more than one position; in that case, please upload separate cover letters for each position.
Online mobile applications and wearables collect sensitive physical and behavioral data of their users that can be used in e-health and lifestyle applications. When linked with social media data, machine learning can reveal surprising insights about individuals and their circle of friends, family and neighbors. The objective of this position is to develop a systematic ethical analysis of issues associated with personal data collected from online mobile, social media and wearables for e-health and lifestyle applications. To do this, you will rely on philosophical analysis, and potentially other methods, to investigate ethically relevant impacts of new personalization, data collection, and personal data analytics technologies. In addition, the position has two stimulating and timely practical aims. The first is to find out whether the use of innovative foresight methods, as part of the technology assessment of e-health and lifestyle applications, can improve our anticipation of their future developments and ethical impacts. The second is to make recommendations for the ethical design of relevant technologies and accompanying policies. Within this position you will have significant freedom in making the topic your own and selecting your own research questions, theories, and methods. We encourage innovation.
Your principal supervisor for this position will be dr. Yashar Saghai, assistant professor in philosophy and ethics of technology at the University of Twente. Prof. dr. Philip Brey will also supervise you. This position includes two (supported) two-months secondments (i.e., periods during which you will work from another institution): the first at Dublin City University with prof. Bert Gordijn, director of the Institute of Ethics; the second at the Rathenau Institute in The Hague with prof. Barend van der Meulen, Head of Research. There will also be opportunities for secondments and shorter stays at leading tech companies and policy organizations.
Profile
For all three positions:
You have a Master’s degree in ethics, philosophy, or a related discipline. In addition, you:
• have good philosophical and analytical skills
• have an interest in practical applications of ethics
• are familiar with, or are interested in, ethical and philosophical aspects of the computer and information sciences, in particular artificial intelligence and big data;
• have good English language skills, both in writing and speaking
• have good social and communication skills in academic as well as non-academic contexts
• appreciate multidisciplinary collaboration
• are able to work independently, but also motivated to collaborate with others, including project participants and partners from different countries and with diverse backgrounds
• For position 1, familiarity with foresight methods or bioethics is desirable
The PROTECT consortium and project
PROTECT is an international, interdisciplinary and cross academic-industry training network hosted across Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Belgium. It is recruiting 14 Early Stage Researchers (ESR) to undertake research towards PhDs in the disciplines of law, ethics or computer science, with the common goal of Protecting Personal Data Amidst Big Data Innovation.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) grant agreement No. 813497. More information here: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/wp/2018-2020/ma...
Eligibility Criteria
All researchers recruited must be Early-Stage Researchers (ESR). Early-Stage researchers are those who, at the time of recruitment by the host are in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. This is measured from the date when they obtain the degree that formally entitles them to embark on a doctorate (either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the researcher is recruited, even if a doctorate was never started or envisaged).
Conditions of Mobility of Researchers
Researchers are required to undertake physical, transnational mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) when taking up their appointment. Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organizations for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to their recruitment. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account. Note that the mobility rule applies to the (first) beneficiary where the researcher is recruited, and not to beneficiaries to which the researcher is sent or seconded.
Because of the mobility conditions, potential applicants who have carried out their main activity in the Netherlands since June 2016 are not eligible for the University of Twente positions but can apply to related positions offered by the PROTECT Network at Dublin City University.
Researchers at Risk
The following aspects are in place to ensure access to researchers at risk and those with refugee status:
• Application submission by post where online application requirements may discriminate against the researcher’s circumstances (please contact the project manager)
• Application of the eligibility criteria appropriately to ensure researchers who have suspended their activities whilst seeking refugee status are not disadvantaged
Our offer
We offer a very challenging fulltime position for four years in an inspiring multidisciplinary and international environment. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in which internationalization is an important part of the strategic agenda.
• A starting salary of € 2.325 in the first year and a salary of € 2.972 in the fourth year gross per month;
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3% (on top of the starting salary);
• A solid pension scheme;
• Minimum of 29 holidays in case of full-time employment;
• Professional and personal development programs
• A program of graduate courses taught by an international staff, including members of the 4TU.Centre for Ethics and Technology
The preferred starting date is September 1st, 2019.
Job application
Your application should include the following information and documents:
• Full name
• Nationality
• Contact detail
• Summary of activities in the three years prior to May 2019
• Summary of education
• List of max 3 examples of work demonstrating prior achievement in research, enquiry or debate, e.g., published paper or other work; software, standards or policy contribution; dissertation or Master’s thesis
• A writing sample (for example, a copy of your Master’s thesis)
• A summary and table of contents of your Master’s thesis (if applicable)
• A cover letter which explains your interest in the position and your qualifications for it
• A curriculum vitae which includes the name and e-mail address/telephone number for at least two references
You should upload your application(s) after May 7 via www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en > vacancies > current vacancies. The application deadline is Saturday 25 May, 2019, 23:59 CET. We will hold interviews on June 3rd and 4h; Skype interviews are an option. You should feel free to apply to more than one position; in that case, please upload separate cover letters for each position.
The Regius Chair of Moral Philosophy will contribute to the objectives of the School and University by conducting outstanding research and teaching in philosophy. The Chair will lead in the development and implementation of research strategy, attracting external grant funding, recruiting and supervising PhD students, and forming collaborative networks, as well as publishing and disseminating research in academic and public fora. They will contribute high-quality teaching across the curriculum and lead new developments, with particular responsibility for developing and recruiting to the new MLitt in Philosophy and Society.
The successful applicant will be a leading authority in one or more areas of moral philosophy. “Moral philosophy” is broadly construed and philosophers in any area of expertise are welcome to apply. However, the successful candidate must be able to teach ethics and must have, or be willing to develop, expertise in the ethics of artificial intelligence. They will have an international reputation for research of the highest quality, demonstrated by publications deemed “internationally excellent” or “world-leading” in highly-ranked peer-reviewed journals, a record of national and international speaking engagements, and experience of PhD supervision. They will show evidence of research leadership through a clear record of seeking external research grant income, forming research collaborations, and leading research teams.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Philosophy and extensive experience of working and teaching in a university. They will have strong subject knowledge and be able to contribute teaching across a broad range of Philosophy courses, both within and outside their area of specialization. They will be able to work collaboratively, collegially, and supportively with colleagues in the department, School, and University.
We welcome applications from candidates in traditionally underrepresented groups.
A competitive remuneration package will be available for exceptional candidates considered at Professorial level.
Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references. and a 3 year probation period.
For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here
Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Heather Clark, HR Adviser on +44 (0)1224 273244 or email h [dot] m [dot] clark [__at__] abdn [dot] ac [dot] uk for further information.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 May 2019
Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact
Dr Paula Sweeney, Head of School
+44 01224 272357
p [dot] sweeney [__at__] abdn [dot] ac [dot] uk
Please do not send application forms or CVs to Dr Sweeney
Please quote reference number DHP078A on all correspondence
The University pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications for a 10 month Limited Term Appointment, effective August 1, 2019. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Areas of specialization/competence: Ethics and Applied Philosophy.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/graduate levels, with some limited graduate student supervision and committee work. Excellence in teaching and research is required. A record of publication will be an asset. Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience. Course load will be 3 and 3. Courses to be taught will be a selection from the following: intro to philosophy, second-year classes in computing ethics, understanding scientific reasoning, ethics in science (undergrad and certificate program versions), philosophy of sex and love, philosophical issues of feminism, justice in global perspective, environmental ethics, possibly a third-year class in philosophy of biology, and possibly an advanced class at the third or fourth year level in the candidate’s areas of specialization, or another high-draw, lower-level class.
Applications should be submitted electronically, and should include: cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), writing sample, dossier describing research accomplishments and plans, teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness), at least three confidential letters of recommendation (signed, scanned and submitted as PDFs), and a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid (sign, scan, and submit as PDF).
Applications should be sent to Duncan MacIntosh, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University, at the e-mail address dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] ca. Inquiries may be addressed to the department administrative assistant, Gayle Quigley Smith, at the same address, or by phone at 902-494-3510. The closing date for applications is May 2nd, 2019.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading research-intensive university offering more than 180 degree programs in 13 faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia. The Philosophy Department is active and collegial. Those taking up limited term appointments have the opportunity to fully participate in the life of the department. (For more information see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/arts/philosophy.html.)
The chair is part of the capacity group Philosophical Tradition in Context (PTC). This capacity group covers metaphysics broadly conceived, history of philosophy, non-western philosophy, and philosophy of science with an emphasis on the humanities and the social sciences, and/or on formal approaches. The successful candidate will be a specialist of international standing in metaphysics broadly conceived and with a perspective beyond the boundaries between the continental and analytic tradition. Furthermore the faculty is interested in a candidate who has competence in history of philosophy and/or philosophy of science, and/or non-western philosophy. As to other academic disciplines, the successful candidate easily crosses borders between various disciplines.
Area of Specialization: Metaphysics
Area of Competence:
History of Philosophy and/or
Philosophy of Science and/or
non-western philosophy.
The successful candidate will be the chairperson of the Capacity Group PTC. The chairperson is expected to have regular meetings with the Head of Department and the Chairpersons of the other three research groups (Logic & Language/LLA, Philosophy and Public Affairs/PPA, and Critical Cultural Theory/CCT). The chairperson is expected, as well, to coordinate every year the assignment of teaching tasks to the group both with the staff, the BA- and MA-directors, and the administration. The managerial duties also include taking up the task of Head of Department.
More in general the candidate is expected to take an active role in the whole spectrum of activities of the Department of Philosophy, ranging from teaching and research to administration and academic as well public debates. The candidate will be a team player and has exquisite social skills. Put in simple words: the department would like to welcome a creative and open-minded philosopher being at home above all in the broad and fundamental area of metaphysics.
Teaching and research
The professor in Metaphysics is expected to play an important role in both BA and MA teaching as well as PhD supervision. In terms of research, the candidate will continue and expand the research profile of the capacity group and will be affiliated to the faculty research institute either of ASCA (Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis) or ILLC (Institute for Logic, Language and Computation).
Requirements
Candidates for the position are expected to meet the list of requirements as specified in the official job advertisement posted on the website of the University of Amsterdam at the URL indicated below.
Domaine d’activité:
Enseignement (2 heures hebdomadaires) et recherche dans les domaines de la philosophie antique et de la philosophie du Moyen Age; collaboration aux activités des chaires de philosophie antique et de philosophie médiévale
Compétences requises:
-doctorat en philosophie antique ou en philosophie médiévale
-publications dans au moins un de ces domaines
-projet d’habilitation dans l’un de ces deux domaines
-langues d’enseignement français et allemand
-une expérience d’assistanat et/ou d’enseignement universitaire seraient un atout
Entrée en fonction et durée du contrat: 1er septembre 2019 ou à convenir, pour une durée de 3 ans.
Les candidatures, munies d’un « curriculum vitae », d’une liste des publications, de la mention du projet d’habilitation, des copies de certificats et des documents habituels, seront adressées au
Département de Philosophie
Profs. F. Karfik et T. Suarez-Nani
Université de Fribourg - Miséricorde
Avenue de l'Europe 20
CH – 1700 Fribourg
Pour des renseingements complémentaires, veuillez s.v.p. contacter le secrétariat du Département de Philosophie: tél. +41 (026) 300 75 24, e-mail: philosophie [__at__] unifr [dot] ch
Appel de candidatures :
Professeur ou professeure en philosophie moderne
La Faculté de philosophie de l’Université Laval souhaite combler un poste de professeur(e) régulier au rang d’adjoint en philosophie moderne. Les auteurs visés par ce concours sont, notamment : Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz et Locke, avec une compétence complémentaire éventuelle dans l’un des courants suivants : les penseurs des Lumières, de l’Aufklärung et de l’Enlightenment, et l’empirisme anglais.
Description du poste
Le ou la titulaire de ce poste à temps plein assumera des enseignements réguliers aux trois cycles de la formation universitaire à la Faculté de philosophie dans les champs décrits. Il ou elle devra contribuer par ses publications à la recherche en philosophie moderne et devra superviser des travaux de maîtrise et de doctorat des étudiants et étudiantes de philosophie dans ce domaine. Il ou elle devra de plus participer aux activités universitaires et administratives de l’unité de rattachement.
Qualifications requises
Doctorat en philosophie ou l’équivalent au moment de l’embauche. Solides connaissances de l’ensemble de la philosophie européenne du XVIIe siècle et de ses représentants majeurs. Compétences complémentaires en études dix-huitiémistes. Capacité d’entreprendre des recherches autonomes et originales dans le domaine, avec des perspectives de diffusion internationale. Expérience d’enseignement. Publications scientifiques pertinentes.
Calendrier de recrutement
Date de clôture du concours : 8 avril 2019
Date prévue de l’entrée en fonction : le 1er septembre 2019
Faire parvenir par courriel un curriculum vitae, accompagné des relevés de notes, d’une publication et de trois lettres de recommandation à l’attention de monsieur Luc Langlois, Doyen, à decanat [__at__] fp [dot] ulaval [dot] ca
Valorisant la diversité, l'Université Laval invite toutes les personnes qualifiées à présenter leur candidature, en particulier les femmes, les membres de minorités visibles et ethniques, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées. La priorité sera toutefois accordée aux personnes ayant le statut de citoyen canadien ou de résident permanent.
Jobnumber: 26601
Institutskennziffer: 711120
German: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Jobs-Ausbildung/Jobboerse/~k...
English: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Arbeiten-an-der-RWTH/Jobboer...
Our profile:
The interdisciplinary research group on Applied Ethics, led by Prof. Saskia Nagel, explores how new human-technology-relations – as for example enabled by research in the fields of neuroscience, cognitive science, AI, or data science - influence human self-understanding, and the understanding of values.
The position is situated in the Cluster of Excellence “Internet of Production” funded by the German Research Foundation.
Your profile:
- University degree (Master or equivalent) and/or dissertation in Philosophy and/or Applied Ethics and/or Interdisciplinary Studies, with a specialization in Philosophy/Ethics
- Pronounced knowledge in Applied Ethics and/or Practical Philosophy
- Experience in interdisciplinary work
- Good analytical skills
- Good IT-skills
- Work has been presented at conferences and accepted in international, competitive journals
- Very good proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Ability to do independent scientific work
- Responsibility, creativity, flexibility, team orientation
- Willingness to teach in various degree programs on issues of applied ethics
Your responsibilities:
- The ethical reflection of questions of artificial intelligence, automation, changes in working environments, and new areas of responsibility
- Studies in cooperation with engineers, computer scientists, and psychologists on moral dilemmas in engineering research and application
- Assistance in the preparation, implementation and follow-up of project workshops
- Publication of project results in journals and/or presentation of results at international conferences
- Communication in the Cluster of Excellence
Required documents:
- Letter of motivation
- CV
- research project proposal up to 750 words
- certificates
- publication list
- if you have a PhD, either a summary and table of contents of your dissertation or the entire dissertation
- the names of two references.
What we offer:
The position is for 2 or 3 years and to be filled as soon as possible.
This is a part-time position (50% of the standard weekly hours for full-time employees). It is also available as full-time employment depending on qualification (with a PhD).
The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree. The salary corresponds to level EG 13 TV-L.
RWTH Aachen University is certified as a "Family-Friendly University". We particularly welcome and encourage applications from women, disabled persons and ethnic minority groups, recognizing they are underrepresented across RWTH Aachen University. The principles of fair and open competition apply and appointments will be made on merit.
Your contact person
For further details, please contact
Prof. Saskia Nagel
Tel.: +49 (0) 241 / 80 25486
Email: saskia [dot] nagel [__at__] humtec [dot] rwth-aachen [dot] de
Please send your application by March 22, 2019 to
RWTH Aachen University/ Humtec Centre
LuF Angewandte Ethik mit dem Schwerpunkt Technik- und Umweltethik Theaterplatz 14
52062 Aachen
You can also send your application via email to bewerbungen [__at__] humtec [dot] rwth-aachen [dot] de. Please note, however, that communication via unencrypted e-mail poses a threat to confidentiality as it is potentially vulnerable to unauthorized access by third parties.
The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology is looking to hire tenure-track faculty in Ethics and Politics. The Department has its focus on disciplines like Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Media Studies, Liberal Arts and offers a B Tech programme in Computer Science and Social Sciences (CSSS) and PhD Programme.
The incoming faculty is expected to actively contribute towards the PhD programme and offer Liberal Arts, Communication and Humanities courses in the B Tech programme. The Institute provides strong support for research with a good teaching-research balance and offers among the best compensation packages in academia in the country. The Department is looking to hire Tenure Track Assistant Professors,whose overall research and teaching interests align with the Department’s objectives in the following areas:
Ethics and Politics: we are looking for scholars with research and teaching interests in the following areas:Applied Ethics| Moral and Political Philosophy| Ethics of Information Technology| Digital Ethics| Political Theory| Comparative Politics etc.
About IIIT- Delhi: IIIT-Delhi (Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, www. iiitd.ac.in) is an Autonomous Institute created by Govt. of Delhi with a mission to become a world class R&D led Institution in IT and interdisciplinary areas. It offers one of the most vibrant and exciting academic environments in India and is an ideal place for a young researcher who wishes to work in India in these exciting times. In recent times we have recruited over 50 faculty members most of whom hold PhD Degrees from prestigious universities from US and Europe.
Research, Innovation and Development
IIIT Delhi emphasizes on research, innovation and development to create impact through published papers, reports, projects, and technology development. It strongly focuses on graduate education via its PhD program. It also extends significant support for initial career development via initiation research grant, support for international conference travel, professional society membership, and encouragement of continuing collaborations with foreign partner institutions (with options for short-term leave support). It has implemented systems of yearly appraisal / feedback and a tenure process to help faculty members aim high and create an institute whose reputation is benchmarked against international standards.
Compensation and Quality of Life
The Institute provides compensation at par with other premier research institutions of higher education in India and also allows a faculty member to supplement it through research grants, summer sabbaticals in R&D labs/companies, consultancy, etc. The campus is situated in Okhla Phase-III, in South Delhi, with a Metro station within ½ km, with modern, good quality and spacious housing for faculty.
Eligibility: We are seeking candidates with a PhD from a top Institution (post doc experience will be an added bonus) with strong academic training and a strong publication record in the relevant areas. Scholars having the capability to independently develop and lead a program of research, and provide innovation and quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are especially encouraged to apply.
Important Dates/ Schedule
For applying: Anytime-applications processed regularly.
Seminars: On a mutually convenient date; often when the candidate is visiting India. E-seminars can also be arranged.
Interaction with Selection Committee: Held regularly, a few times a year.
Application Process
For applying, send an email to faculty-applications [__at__] iiitd [dot] ac [dot] in. Subject of the email should be "Faculty position in Department of Social Science and Humanities" (please mention the discipline in the subject - as mails are organized using that). Please attach the following to your email:
(i) CV with details about your education (please mention CGPA/percentage also for each degree, including class X and XII), work experience, publications, etc, as well as names of at least three references (if desired, list of references may be sent later upon request from the Institute),
(ii) a research statement giving research background, approach, research plans for the near future, etc.
(iii) a teaching statement containing teaching approach, basic/foundation courses you would like to teach, advanced courses you would like to teach or design, etc.
For further information write to faculty-applications [__at__] iiitd [dot] ac [dot] in or hod-ssh [__at__] iiitd [dot] ac [dot] in or visit the department website https://ssh.iiitd.ac.in or the Institute website https://www.iiitd.ac.in.
Call for Applications :
Postdoc position (100%) in philosophy of climate science
University of Bern
The Institute of Philosophy in Bern invites applications for a Postdoc position (100%) in philosophy of climate science, starting 1 May 2019 (a later starting date can be considered). The position is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and is associated with the research project ‘The epistemology of climate change---Philosophy of science perspectives on the climate challenge’ (for more information on the project, please see http://www.philosophie.unibe.ch/research/projects/the_epistemology_of_cl...). The position is funded till 31 December 2022 (there is the possibility of a short extension).
The successful applicant will conduct her or his research in relation to the project independently, as well as in collaboration with Prof. Vincent Lam and the PhD student on the project, leading to peer reviewed publications and conference presentations. She or he will be expected to actively participate to regular research meetings in the Institute, and to help with the administration and organisation of research activities. The selected candidate will also be affiliated to the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research, which provides an excellent environment for interdisciplinary research related to climate change.
Applications from candidates with relevant background in philosophy of science and climate science are particularly welcome. The PhD must be in hand at the start of the position. Fluency in English is required.
The salary is competitive. Some funding for travel to relevant conferences is available.
Applications should contain a motivation letter, a CV, a one-page research statement describing the research to be pursued within the project and a writing sample of no more than 10,000 words. The applications, as well as 2 reference letters, should be sent to Prof. Vincent Lam at vincent [dot] lam [__at__] philo [dot] unibe [dot] ch (the reference letters should be directly sent by the persons writing the letters). Review of the applications will start on 18. March 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications from women and underrepresented groups are explicitly encouraged.
For enquiries, please contact Prof. Vincent Lam at vincent [dot] lam [__at__] philo [dot] unibe [dot] ch.