Jobs In Philosophy
The interdisciplinary Research Training (RTG) Group Situated Cognition, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), invites applications for
12 Ph.D. positions (salary scale TV-L E 13, 65%; including social benefits)
for a three-year structured PhD program.
For details see: https://www.situated-cognition.de
The program and all positions will commence June 1st, 2017. The RTG is based at the Department of Philosophy II and the Faculty of Psychology at Ruhr-University Bochum as well as at the Institute of Cognitive Science and the Department of Philosophy at Osnabrück University.
All PhD positions are essentially interdisciplinary with an emphasis on one of the subjects involved, i.e. philosophical theory formation, experimental psychology or neuroscience (see PhD Projects). Applicants have to apply for one of the suggested projects (max. two with indication of preference). In addition, we invite applicants to submit their own original project proposal in one of the theoretical areas, as long as the proposal fits the RTG’s guiding idea. Information about the guiding ideas of the RTG and the PhD projects, can be found here: Home
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 14th, 2017
Required qualifications:
Theoretical projects:
Candidates applying for or suggesting a theoretical project are expected to have an excellent M.A., M.Sc. (or Staatsexamen degree) in Philosophy or Cognitive Science. They should have expertise in at least one of the following areas: Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Action, or Philosophy of Perception. Furthermore, we expect advanced knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Biology, Artificial Intelligence, or Neuroscience.
Empirical projects:
Candidates applying for an empirical project are expected to have an excellent M.Sc. (or equivalent) in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, or in an equivalent field. Candidates have to prove that she/he is able to work out one of the empirical projects (see PhD Projects).
Applications should include the usual documents, i.e.:
application form
a letter of motivation including the applicant’s research interests and motivation to work within the RTG: this should include a selection of one (or two) PhD Projects
curriculum vitae
copies of certificates
writing sample: the core chapter of the Diploma/Master thesis or preferably one relevant publication (if available)
optional: an outline of an original theoretical project which fits into the RTG’s framework (see PhD Projects and the websites of the PIs)
Please send all the required documents in a single PDF file, except for the writing sample which should be contained in a separate PDF file.
As certified family-friendly institutions, Osnabrück University and Ruhr-University Bochum are committed to furthering the compatibility between work/studies and family life.
Osnabrück University and Ruhr-University Bochum are highly committed equal opportunity employers and strive to work towards a gender balance in schools or departments where new appointments are made
Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be favored.
Applications and inquiries should be addressed to:
Prof. Dr. Albert Newen, Speaker RTG
Ruhr University of Bochum
email: RTG-SituatedCognition [__at__] rub [dot] de
NEWEL project - The New Science of Existential Well-being:
Concepts, Ethics and Responsible Algorithms
University of Twente
The position is part of the project 'NEWEL - The New Science of Existential Well-being:
Concepts, Ethics and Responsible Algorithms,' which is jointly funded by Ahold Delhaize
and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO), which also includes
researchers in data science and analytics, artificial intelligence, and economics.
The NEWEL Project
The NEWEL research agenda will
1. explore the need, relevance and justness of focusing on well-being in organizations
and organizational decision-making, also compared to achieving other objectives
within organizations;
2. explore key drivers of current and future aspects of work-related well-being, including
identification of long-term effectiveness of interventions to increase well-being within
organizations and core ethical guidelines for sustainable well-being policies, and
3. explore the ethics of using technology in gathering, processing and data driven
decision making on well-being in organizations.
Envisaged tangible outcomes of the project include guidelines for using big data and well-
being data in organizations to inform policy as well as software prototypes for analysing
work-related survey and theoretical and empirical contributions on the relationship between
employee well-being and organizational performance.
Within the NEWEL project, the work will focus on algorithms and ethics of data-driven well-
being interventions. The people on this project will be based at different academic locations
and the team as a whole will have regular meetings at Ahold Delhaize’s Zaandam offices.
Your profile
Position: Ethics of Big Data and Data Driven Well Being Interventions in Organizations
(Postdoc in Ethics)
The postdoctoral researcher is expected to contribute primarily to the third research line:
explore the ethics of using technology in gathering, processing and data driven decision making on well-being in organizations. In particular, the postdoc will explore how to
responsibly gather, analyze and interpret big data, especially related to employee behavior
and well-being. In addition, he/she will explore the need, relevance, and justness of focusing
on employee well-being in organizational decision-making, also compared to achieving other
values and objectives within organizations. For what subtypes of organizations is the pursuit
of employee well-being needed, relevant and justifiable for different groups of employees?
What kind of role work plays in the life of people and how important it is for individual well-
being or satisfaction with life as a whole, also compared to other values and goals in life?
Which questions to emphasize the most will be decided together with the other research
partners and in line with the candidates prior experience and expertise.
You hold a PhD (or will acquire one by the time of appointment) in philosophy or related
disciplines with a significant ethics component, preferably with a specialization in philosophy
and ethics of well-being, ethics of big data and/or organizational ethics. You have a track
record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed, international journals, and have relevant
international experience. You are willing and able to collaborate with researchers in the field
of big data analytics, and you preferably have experience working with social scientists. You
have an excellent command of the English language. You have good analytical skills, are
creative, open-minded and possess the ability to develop new ideas. You have good
communication skills and are a good team player. You are prepared to move to the
Netherlands, to the region where the University of Twente is located.
You are expected to produce (or strongly contribute towards) the following deliverables:
4 peer-reviewed journal papers, in addition to professional papers, on
Philosophy/Ethics of Individual Well-Being in Organizations;
Help organize workshop for stakeholders in academia, business and public policy;
Write paper on ethics of collection and analysis of Big Data within organizations with
a specific focus on well-being data.
Further information
Location: This position is based at the Department of Philosophy, University of Twente
Contact: Prof. Philip Brey T: +31 (0)53 489 4426 (p [dot] a [dot] e [dot] brey [__at__] utwente [dot] nl)
Our offer
Appointment
You are appointed postdoc (full-time) for a period of three years. Your office and
appointment will be at the Philosophy Department at UT, but you are also expected to work
closely with Ahold Delhaize researchers. The terms of employment are in accordance with
the Dutch Collective Labor Agreement for Universities (CAO). Depending on relevant
background and experience, the gross monthly salary on a full time basis ranges from € 3,312
up to a maximum of € 3,555. Starting date is April 1st, 2017 (earlier or later date negotiable).
Employees are also entitled to a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and an
8.3% end-of-year bonus. We offer excellent auxiliary terms of employment, such as
professional and personal development programs; a secondary remuneration package; a dynamic environment with enthusiastic colleagues; an organization focusing on
internationalization and a high degree of responsibility and independence.
Job application
Your application should include the following documents:
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;
a writing sample (preferably a published article related to the postdoc area);
a summary and table of contents of your dissertation (or the entire dissertation).
Applications (including curriculum vitae, list of publications) should be uploaded via
www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en. The application deadline is 29 January 2017. Interviews will
be held early February. Since only three documents can be uploaded per application, please
combine documents if needed.
Starting date is April 1st, 2017 (earlier or later date negotiable).
About the University of Twente
We stand for science and technology, high tech, human touch, education and research that
matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The
University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over five
faculties we provide more than fifty educational programs. The University of Twente has a
strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying
out pioneering research. The Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
strives to hold a leading position in their fields in relation to the science and technology
research programs of the University of Twente. In all these fields, the faculty provides
bachelor, master and professional development programs.
The department of philosophy The department of philosophy at the University of Twente
(https://www.utwente.nl/bms/wijsb/) is internationally leading in the philosophy and ethics of
technology. At a recent research evaluation of philosophy programs in the Netherlands, it
ranked highest in the area of ethics and practical philosophy. The department currently
includes eight tenured/tenure-track staff members, three postdocs, ten PhD students, and
several part-time faculty. The department participates in and directs the interuniversity
4TU.Center for Ethics and Technology (www.ethicsandtechnology.eu). Both the department
and the Center have a strong international orientation and include members from many
different nationalities. The department's research has a strong focus on ethics of emerging
technologies (including ICT and robotics, biomedical and neurotechnologies and
environmental technologies), and the philosophy and ethics of human-technology relations,
amongst other topics.
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social sciences
The Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social sciences (BMS) of the University o of
Twente strives to play a pivotal role in understanding, co-engineering and evaluating
innovation in society. Innovation is driven by advances in technology. Through 'social engineering' these technological advances are embedded in society befitting human needs and
behaviour, within proper public and private management and business structures. For this the
faculty of BMS upholds high quality disciplinary knowledge in psychology, business
administration, public administration, communication science, philosophy, educational
science and health sciences. All with a focus on the challenges in society. Research is
strongly connected to our Institutes on Governance (IGS), ICT (CTIT), Health (MIRA) and
Nanotechnology (MESA+).
The Centre for Ethics and Law in the Life Sciences (CELLS, www.cells.uni-hannover.de) invites applications for a position of
Research Assistant (PhD Candidate, Philosophy of Biology)
(salary scale E-13 TV-L, 65% FTE, tenable for three years) to be appointed on February 1st, 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Responsibilities and duties: The Research Assistant will conduct research on the ontology of Genome Edited Organisms (GEOs) with a view of providing ontological foundations for legislation regarding GEOs. The research is expected to lead to a PhD dissertation, written under the supervision of Professor Thomas Reydon. The research will be conducted in the context of the project Legal Issues of Genome Editing in Plants and Animals, which is part of the cooperative project Ethical, Legal and Socio-Economic Aspects of Genome Editing in Agriculture (ELSA-GEA), funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). A brief project description can be downloaded from www.reydon.info/research-profile.
Employment conditions: To qualify for the position, applicants should hold a degree in philosophy, philosophy of science, or other relevant field, with special emphasis on the philosophy of the life sciences. Knowledge in the areas of ontology / formal ontologies, genome editing technologies, as well as the legal and regulatory aspects of genetic modification technologies is desirable.
Part-time employment is possible. As an equal opportunities employer, Leibniz Universität Hannover intends to promote women and men in the context of statutory requirements. For this reason suitably qualified women are specifically invited to apply. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preferential treatment.
For further information please contact Professor Thomas Reydon by email. The deadline for applications is December 31st, 2016. Please send your application (cover letter, CV with list of publications and presentations, one writing sample) by email to CELLS / Institute of Philosophy, Prof. Thomas Reydon (reydon [__at__] ww [dot] uni-hannover [dot] de).
Department of Philosophy
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Reference no. 1880/1116
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Academic Level B
• Full-time, continuing position, remuneration package: $117K - $139K p.a. which includes (salary, leave loading and up to 17% super)
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. We employ over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.
The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history and tradition of intellectual rigour and offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social science studies in the Asia-Pacific region, and a vibrant research and teaching environment.
The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of five schools in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, made up of the departments of Archaeology, Classics and Ancient History, Gender and Cultural Studies, History, and Philosophy. The School brings together an exciting group of academics and students who participate in a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is home to some of the leading researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, as well as regularly hosting prominent visitors and international colloquia.
Philosophy at the University of Sydney has research strengths in philosophy of science, history of philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophical logic, metaethics, ethics, decision theory, American pragmatism, feminist philosophy, and metaphysics.
We invite your application for the position of Lecturer in Political Philosophy.
In this position you will:
• teach introductory units of study, as well as specialised higher-level courses
• supervise doctoral and other postgraduate research in your specialist field
• publish your research in well-regarded peer-reviewed international publications
• seek research funding from internal and external sources
• contribute to academic administration.
To be successful you will need:
• a PhD in a related area of philosophy
• experience as a skilled philosophy teacher at the tertiary level
• demonstrated research expertise in political philosophy through high quality publications.
The expected commencement date is mid-2017.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 11:30pm 5 January 2017 (Sydney time)
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.
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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
For 2017-18 and 2018-19, the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics will take “Political Economy and Justice” as its leading theme. Our work in areas such as diversity, justice, and democracy; bioethics; and institutional corruption will also continue. But for the next two years, we will concentrate a significant portion of our fellowships, resources, and energy around the theme of Political Economy and Justice.
To this end, we invite applications for our Fellows-in-Residence program. We expect to award 8-10 fellowships.
While most admitted fellows will work on the theme, we also expect to admit some applicants whose work does not directly relate to the theme; such applicants can apply for an “open” fellowship. In addition, please note that in 2016, the Edmond J. Safra Center inaugurated a partnership with the Berggruen Institute's Philosophy and Culture Center, whose goal is “to develop fresh ideas through comparative and interdisciplinary work and to relate these insights to the pressing issues of our day.” A subset of our fellows will be designated as Edmond J. Safra-Berggruen Fellows. Edmond J. Safra-Berggruen Fellows engage in scholarship of broad social and political importance from cross-cultural perspectives, and demonstrate a commitment to the public dissemination of their ideas. Priority for holding a Berggruen Fellowship at the Edmond J. Safra Center will be given to scholars working in the following areas: equality and hierarchy; democracy and meritocracy; neuroscience, culture, morality; sustainable innovation; diversity, justice, and democracy; political economy and justice. Berggruen Fellows have the distinctive opportunity to take up a second fellowship year at a university in Asia.
For specifics about the application process, please see the Details section at the bottom of this page.
POLITICAL ECONOMY AND JUSTICE
Almost no one any longer defends “unregulated capitalism.” But what passed for communism has been tried and has failed; Europe has largely backed away from at least one vision of “socialism” as a model; and in the U.S. there is high frustration with government regulation even as there is high frustration with economic and political arrangements that have worked poorly for lower and middle income Americans over recent decades. Where is political economy to go, and how do decisions about political economy intersect with understandings of justice, legitimacy, human flourishing, ethics, and moral commitments?
Capitalism is not a “single-level system” consisting merely of property rights and markets but a “multi-level” system of economic governance involving economic markets that are embedded in institutions created and governed by political authority, accountable to political markets, resting on social norms, and instantiating specific values. Most public firms are hierarchical organizations with carefully structured decision rights and autocratic tendencies (stemming from espoused goals related to wealth maximization and related capital market and product-market performance metrics). As pressing as ever is the question of how principles of legitimacy and justice, of rights, liberties, and a just distribution of resources, can best be served through structured hierarchies of decision-makers set up to serve, primarily, capital market and product market constituencies. Can answers be found along this path?
At the same time, views under the general heading of “socialism” are attracting renewed interest from philosophers and the general public. Despite the collapse of the Soviet Union and the ideological development of China, socialist views are implemented in many versions around the world. Some philosophers have argued that much further-reaching versions than are currently implemented are both institutionally possible and even required to bring about true human flourishing. Others have argued that the cultural penetration of capitalism is the root cause of many social evils from terrorism to widespread loneliness in mass-societies. How should we assess these arguments? How do they relate to efforts to re-imagine capitalism or a mixed economy?
Because of the widespread sense that economic problems are connected to political problems, the issues of political economy and justice are also closely connected to the topic of democracy, as both a theoretical and practical question. With sharp divisions about what ought to be done—compare Trump supporters with Sanders supporters in the U.S.; Leavers to Remainers in the Brexit vote and so on—politics can look intractable, and current trends are ugly and dangerous in many ways.
Merely recognizing these facts does not answer the questions of whither political economy nor of how to define justice and legitimacy in relation to economic questions. Sustained, hard-hitting, multi-disciplinary conversation is necessary.
We expect that serious conversations about the intersections of political economy and justice, will take up issues of human flourishing, ethics, and moral commitments; of democracy, system governance, and legitimacy; of corporate governance and legitimacy; of alienation and consumerism; of labor and quality of life; of social, political, and economic equality and opportunity; of inclusion and sustainability; of globalization, cosmopolitanism, and tribalism. We do not begin with a pre-conceived view about whether solutions lie in capitalism, socialism, or a mixed economy. We seek proposals that address any of these broad topics or others that we have not considered. We seek scholars and practitioners, philosophers and political theorists, economists and decision-makers, and many more besides. We seek a diversity of viewpoints. Our goal will be to craft a conversation that will help us deepen our collective understanding of political economy and human well-being.
DETAILS
Residency and Requirements: The one-year fellowship term runs the course of the academic year, typically from the beginning of September through the end of May. All Fellows-in-Residence will be expected to devote the majority of their time to their individual projects and to participate in regular work-in-progress seminars as well as attending public lectures. In addition, Fellows whose work intersects most directly with the annual theme will also be encouraged to participate in further thematic components of the Center’s programming, which will consist of additional conferences and workshops.
Eligibility: We invite a broad range of researchers to submit proposals to become residential Fellows. We accept applications from untenured and tenured faculty, as well as post-doctoral applications and proposals from researchers and practitioners in industry, government, or NGOs seeking sabbatical time to pursue research directly relevant to ethical issues. Applicants from any discipline or professional field will be considered. Each applicant should propose an individual research and/or writing project. Applicants must have a PhD, professional degree, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent professional experience. The Fellowships are open to all regardless of citizenship. Those who have previously held a year-long residential Fellowship at the Center are not eligible; this limitation does not apply to former undergraduate or former graduate fellows. If you have questions about your eligibility, contact us at applications [__at__] ethics [dot] harvard [dot] edu before beginning the application process.
How to Apply
1. Submit the following as a single PDF file via email to applications [__at__] ethics [dot] harvard [dot] edu:
Letter describing the intersection of your work with the theme and/or with issues in ethics generally (approximately 500 words)
Curriculum Vitae
Research Proposal for the project you would undertake (approximately 1,000 words)
Sample of previous work. This can be a scholarly paper or chapter; a think-tank white paper; policy memos; journalistic writing; or a portfolio documenting a major work product-- in English, preferably written, published, or produced within the past two years
The names of two references, which should also be entered in the online form below.
2. In addition to the above materials, please complete and submit this online form.
Deadline: The deadline date for receipt of applications for projects beginning September 2017 is December 1, 2016.
Stipend: Post-doctoral fellows will be paid according to a salary structure that is based on number of years of postdoctoral experience ranging from $42,000 to $53,000. Faculty members based in the U.S. who will spend their sabbatical year at the Center will be eligible to receive up to one-half of their academic year salary (not exceeding a maximum stipend set each fall) for the fellowship period. Their home institution is expected to provide at least half the salary, plus all benefits. The maximum for the 2017-18 year is $75,000. Overseas fellows and those not on an academic track are eligible for stipends depending on circumstance.
All fellowship applicants are expected to report pending or received funding from other sources. If multiple awards are received, an equitable arrangement will be made among the funding agents.
Please note the following: We are not able to pre-screen applications, project ideas, or issues of eligibility. Please read the materials available on our website to determine if this fellowship is a good fit for you and your scholarship. Incomplete or hard copy applications will not be considered.
The Department of Philosophy seeks to appoint a non-fixed-term full-time lecturer. His/her principal research interests will be in post-Kantian European philosophy, and they will be able to provide high quality research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels that area. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the vibrant research culture of the Department and will also take on administrative responsibilities.
The Department of Philosophy seeks to appoint two non-fixed-term full-time lecturers. Their principal research interests will be in ethics (including applied or professional ethics), political philosophy or philosophy of public policy, and they will be able to provide high quality research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in one of these areas. The successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the vibrant research culture of the Department and will also take on administrative responsibilities.
The School of Philosophy at the Faculty of Humanitiesof the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, Russia invites applications for full-time, tenure-track positions of Assistant Professor inPhilosophy of Science / Epistemology.Knowledge of Russian is not required as teaching and research are both conducted in English.
About HSE
The HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian researchuniversity. Over the past twenty years, the HSE has become one of Russia's largest universities in the fields of economics, social sciences and humanities, and has earned the reputation of a national leader in higher education. One of its unique features has been its direct involvement in socioeconomic reforms in Russia, which has allowed HSE to develop as a “project and research university” where education, fundamental and applied research, and "think tank" activities are combined for the comprehensive development of society. Committed to high-quality research, HSE now has a considerable number of international research laboratories, led by eminent professors from all over the world; more such laboratories were opened in 2016.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. in philosophy with AOS in Philosophy of Science / Epistemology or related fields, or to be in receipt of the PhD before the starting date of the contract. The successful candidate is expected to conduct high-quality research publishable in reputable peer-reviewed journals with research support provided by the University. The appointments will be made for three years in the first instance, starting in September 2017, with reviews of teaching and research during the third year.
Benefits
The salary is competitive, indexed to inflation annually, and subject to a 13% flat income tax. The university offers health insurance (free of charge), language assistance, and other social benefits; travel support and other research assistance are generous. Since we have heavy emphasis placed on high quality research, the teaching load of newly hired faculty is relatively low and service is minimal.
Application and Interviews
Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest, a recent research paper and at least 2 letters of reference via online application form.
The deadline for accepting application materials is December 02, 2016.
More information about the university is available at the www.hse.ru/en, http://phil.hse.ru/en/.
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. Assistant Professor of Philosophy, tenure-track, beginning fall quarter, 2017. AOS: Ethics, broadly construed for a pluralistic department. AOC: Open, but the Department is especially interested in the following areas: African American, 20th Century Continental, History of Philosophy (especially Early Modern), Feminist Philosophy (especially Feminist Epistemology), Environmental Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, and Social/Political Philosophy. We are looking for someone who has a broad pluralistic orientation that encompasses a variety of perspectives. We want candidates who reach beyond moral theory to develop an engaged, embodied, culturally situated moral philosophy. Such a candidate would be interested in topics such as contemporary moral issues, environmental and feminist ethics, new research in moral psychology, and issues arising from gender, race, and cultural institutions in a global context. Position involves graduate and undergraduate teaching and maintaining an active program of research. Undergraduate teaching and research/publication experience and Ph.D. required. Salary will be competitive depending on qualifications. We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. To assure full consideration, applications must be received by November 18, 2016, but position will remain open until filled. Complete applications, including c.v., three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample should be filed at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo. For more information, please refer to http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs. EO/AA/Veterans/Disability institution committed to cultural diversity.
Two Ph.D. positions in Philosophy (University of Bern)
“The conceptual space of the affective mind”
The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Bern invites applications for two PhD scholarships lasting for three years. These scholarships are linked to the project “The conceptual space of the affective mind”, led by Dr. Kevin Reuter and funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF). The aim of the project is to advance our understanding of affective states like pains and emotions.
Focus of the dissertations: Using an experimental-philosophical approach, the project will (a) explore various theories of pain and theories of emotion, (b) study whether these theories are empirically adequate by devising vignettes to test people's intuitions about pains and emotions;(c) investigate people's use of pain and emotion language by analyzing linguistic corpora;(d) develop and test various hypotheses in regards to the influence of normative considerations on people's concepts of pain and emotion. Successful applicants will be expected to write their Ph.D. thesis either on the conception of pain or the conception of emotions and to fully participate in the project’s goals, including the experimental parts. Previous experience with experimental methods is, however, not required. More information:
www.kevinreuter.com/affective-mind-project.html
We seek Ph.D. candidates with:
– an excellent Master’s degree in philosophy, psychology or other related field (completed by the date the position is taken up)
– strong promise of completing an outstanding Ph.D. dissertation in three years in the project area
– good knowledge of theories of emotions and/or theories of pain
– serious interest in carrying out experimental studies, e.g. surveys on online platforms and analysis of linguistic corpora
– willingness and ability to contribute to organizing conferences
We offer:
– opportunity to complete a Ph.D. in philosophy in an internationally oriented research context
– opportunity to gain a variety of research related skills and experiences in helping to organize conferences
– attractive working conditions in a highly collaborative research group
– possibility of shaping the agenda of one’s specialized research field by co-organizing workshops
Starting date for employment: December 2016 (with some flexibility).
To apply for one of the positions, please send the following documents to Dr. Kevin Reuter, kevin [dot] reuter [__at__] philo [dot] unibe [dot] ch.
– a letter of motivation
– your curriculum vitae
– certificates (copies)
– a writing sample (15 – 25 pages, e.g. chapter from the master’s thesis)
– one or two letters of recommendation (which can be sent to us directly by the referees)
Deadline: October 31, 2016.
If you have further questions, please contact Kevin Reuter.