Jobs In Philosophy
Position Type: Postdoctoral/Post Baccalaureate Bioethics Fellowship at the NIH
Position Title: BIOETHICS FELLOWSHIP
Position Description:
The Department of Bioethics is pleased to offer a limited number of two-year post-doctoral and pre-doctoral (post-baccalaureate) fellowships. Fellows participate in the activities and the intellectual life of our interdisciplinary department and study ethical issues related to the conduct of research, clinical practice, genetics, and health policy. They conduct mentored theoretical and empirical research on a range of bioethical fields of interest. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple first-authored publications in premier academic journals. In addition to research and writing, fellows participate in weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, and IRB deliberations, and have access to multiple educational opportunities at NIH. No prior bioethics experience is required or expected.
Fellowships begin in September 2017. Students planning to pursue MD, JD, PhD or other graduate degrees, or those who have achieved these degrees, are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with Federal guidelines. Non US citizens are welcome to apply but must have a doctoral degree. Applicants for the post doctoral fellowship must have earned their degree no more than 5 years prior to the start date of the fellowship and applicants for the post baccalaureate fellowship must have earned their degree no more than 3 years prior to the start date of the fellowship.
Applications consist of: resume/CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, one to three writing samples (not to exceed total of 30 pages double-spaced), that demonstrate analytical or critical thinking ability three letters of recommendation (preferably from individuals familiar with your academic work), and a statement of interest explaining how the fellowship fits into your career goals and potential bioethics topics you would like to investigate (up to 1000 words). You may also choose to discuss how you can lend a unique perspective to the department or contribute to the department’s diversity. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.
Apply on-line at http://bioethics.nih.gov/education/index.shtml. All attachments should be pdf format.
For further information see www.bioethics.nih.gov or contact bioethics-inquiries [__at__] mail [dot] nih [dot] gov, or call 301/496-2429.
Employer Name: Clinical Center Department of Bioethics
Position Location:
Department of Bioethics
National Institutes of Health
10 Center Drive, Room 1C118
Bethesda, MD 20892-1156
Application Deadline Date:
Postdoc Application Deadline: Midnight December 31, 2016
Predoc Application Deadline: Midnight January 15, 2017
Assistant Professor – Social and Political Philosophy
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Arts and Science
St. George Campus (downtown Toronto)
University of Toronto
Application Deadline: October 13, 2016
Job Description:
The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Science of the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Social and Political Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2017.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter. They must have a record of excellence in both research and teaching and show a demonstrated record of ongoing development in both teaching and research. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by strong letters of reference, the statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The ability to teach courses in non-western philosophy will be an asset.
The candidate’s research will focus on Social and Political Philosophy broadly conceived. The candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level. Excellence in research is evidenced primarily by publications in leading journals in the field, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, a strong research dossier submitted as part of the application and strong letters of reference by referees of high international standing.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto has three campuses, St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga, each with its own Department of Philosophy offering undergraduate programs. The advertised position is on the downtown St. George campus. The Graduate Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is a tri-campus department, consisting of the philosophy faculty appointed on all three campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an international leader in the field. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the world.
For information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link at
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job....
The following elements of the application should be submitted online (in pdf format only) by October 13, 2016:
• (1) a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, combined in a file labelled “cover letter and CV.pdf”;
• (2) a research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and a sample of academic writing (about 25 pages), combined in a file labelled “research.pdf”;
• (3) a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled “teaching.pdf”.
Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters by October 13, 2016 directly to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
Please note that for this search the required files must be in PDF format and must be labelled as indicated above. General submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Assistant Professor – Ethics/Practical Philosophy
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Arts and Science
St. George Campus (downtown Toronto)
University of Toronto
Application Deadline: October 13, 2016
Job Description:
The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Science of the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Ethics/Practical Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2017.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter. They must have a record of excellence in both research and teaching and show a demonstrated record of ongoing development in both teaching and research. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by strong letters of reference, the statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The ability to teach courses in applied ethics as well as in non-western philosophy will be an asset.
The candidate’s research will focus on Ethics/Practical Philosophy broadly conceived. The candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level. Excellence in research is evidenced primarily by publications in leading journals in the field, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, a strong research dossier submitted as part of the application and strong letters of reference by referees of high international standing.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto has three campuses, St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga, each with its own Department of Philosophy offering undergraduate programs. The advertised position is on the downtown St. George campus. The Graduate Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is a tri-campus department, consisting of the philosophy faculty appointed on all three campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an international leader in the field. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the world.
For information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link at
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job....
The following elements of the application should be submitted online (in pdf format only) by October 13, 2016:
• (1) a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, combined in a file labelled “cover letter and CV.pdf”;
• (2) a research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and a sample of academic writing (about 25 pages), combined in a file labelled “research.pdf”;
• (3) a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled “teaching.pdf”.
Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters by October 13, 2016 directly to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
Please note that for this search the required files must be in PDF format and must be labelled as indicated above. General submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Assistant Professor – Philosophy of Science
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Arts and Science
St. George Campus (downtown Toronto)
University of Toronto
Application Deadline: November 1, 2016
Job Description:
The Department of Philosophy and the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology in the Faculty of Arts and Science of the University of Toronto invite applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Philosophy of Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2017.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter. They must have a record of excellence in both research and teaching and show a demonstrated record of ongoing development in both teaching and research. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by strong letters of reference, the statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in both units from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The successful candidate’s research will focus on Philosophy of Science. A focus on philosophy of physics will be an asset. The candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level. Strong evidence of excellence in research is required, demonstrated by publications in leading journals relevant to the field, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, a strong research dossier submitted as part of the application and strong letters of reference by referees of high international standing.
The successful candidate will be appointed both to the Department of Philosophy (51%) and to the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (49%). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto has three campuses, St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga, each with its own Department of Philosophy offering undergraduate programs. The advertised position is on the downtown St. George campus. The Graduate Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is a tri-campus department, consisting of the philosophy faculty appointed on all three campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus. The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an international leader in the field. For information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca.
The Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST) is a graduate studies and research institute located on the St. George Campus at Victoria College. IHPST also offers undergraduate courses. For more information about the IHPST, please visit http://hps.utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link at
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job....
The following elements of the application should be submitted online (in pdf format only) by November 1, 2016:
• (1) a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, combined in a file labelled “cover letter and CV.pdf”;
• (2) research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and a sample of academic writing (about 25 pages), combined in a file labelled “research.pdf”;
• (3) a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled “teaching.pdf”.
Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters by November 1, 2016 directly to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
Please note that for this search the required files must be in PDF format and must be labelled as indicated above. General submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Assistant Professor – Ancient Philosophy
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Arts and Science
St. George Campus (downtown Toronto)
University of Toronto
Application Deadline: November 1, 2016
Job Description:
The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Science of the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Ancient Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2017.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter. They must have demonstrated excellence in teaching and research and a demonstrated record of ongoing development in both. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by strong letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and dossier and/or syllabi submitted as part of the application. The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The ability to teach courses in non-western philosophy will be an asset. Moreover, the successful candidate will engage actively in the graduate Collaborative Program in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (CPAMP) at the University of Toronto.
The successful candidate’s research will focus on Ancient Philosophy. The candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level. Broad research interests and expertise within the field of ancient philosophy are especially desirable. Strong evidence of excellence in research is required, demonstrated by publications in leading journals relevant to the field, presentations at significant conferences, and strong endorsements by referees of high international standing.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto has three campuses, St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga, each with its own Department of Philosophy offering undergraduate programs. The advertised position is on the downtown St. George campus. The Graduate Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is a tri-campus department, consisting of the philosophy faculty appointed on all three campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an international leader in the field. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the world.
For information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link at
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job....
The following elements of the application should be submitted online (in pdf format only) by November 1, 2016:
• (1) a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, combined in a file labelled “cover letter and CV.pdf”;
• (2) a research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and a sample of academic writing (about 25 pages), combined in a file labelled “research.pdf”;
• (3) a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample teaching materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled “teaching.pdf”.
Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters by November 1, 2016 directly to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
Please note that for this search the required files must be in PDF format and must be labelled as indicated above. General submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
PhD scholarship in Philosophy of Action/Intentions, Memory and Agency, University of Copenhagen
Read more: http://phd.humanities.ku.dk/how_to_apply/calls/
The Department of Media, Cognition and Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, invites applications for a 3-year fully funded PhD scholarship in philosophy of action. The successful candidate will be a member of the research project Intentions, Selection, and Agency, funded by the Danish Research Council with Associate Professor of Philosophy Thor Grünbaum as principal investigator. Applicants are expected to have a strong profile in analytical philosophy of mind/action/psychology. The successful applicant will be part of the platform for analytical philosophy in Copenhagen and the research group in theoretical philosophy at the Section of Philosophy. The candidate will be expected to begin on February 1, 2017.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP - UNIVERSITY OF ROMA TRE
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Philosophy, Communication and Performing Arts, University of Roma Tre. The fellowship is part of a grant to Dr. Erica Cosentino and Prof. Francesco Ferretti for the project “The cornerstone of self-control. A philosophical investigation into the role of mental time travel in overcoming temporal discounting”, funded by the Templeton Foundation through Florida State University's project “The Philosophy and Science of Self-Control”. The fellow will work on joint projects with Dr. Cosentino and Prof. Ferretti that are broadly related to this topic.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Philosophy or other fields relevant to the topic of the project. A strong interest in interdisciplinary work and competencies in at least one of the following areas are required: Philosophy of Language and Cognition, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Psychology and Cognitive Science.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 5, 2016.
FUNDING
The fellowship will be awarded for 9 months and will start on November 1, 2016. The amount of the fellowship will be about 1.600 EUR/month tax-free.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply please send:
cover letter;
curriculum vitae;
outline of a project proposal (max 2 pages);
sample of scholarly work (max 20 pages, e.g., article, conference paper, or dissertation chapter);
names and e-mail addresses of two university faculty members who can serve as referees (no letters of recommendation required);
copies of certificates (e.g., MA and PhD certificates).
The application must be submitted by e-mail to:
filosofiacomunicazione [__at__] ateneo [dot] uniroma3 [dot] it (Cc: erica [dot] cosentino [__at__] rub [dot] de).
CONTACTS
Dr. Erica Cosentino
E-mail: erica [dot] cosentino [__at__] rub [dot] de. Websites: http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/phil-lang/cosentino.html, www.ericacosentino.com.
Prof. Francesco Ferretti
E-mail: francesco [dot] ferretti [__at__] uniroma3 [dot] it. Website: http://www.filcospe.it/index.php/persone/docenti/20-docenti/130-francesc....
collaborating in the team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. iur. Matthias Klatt
participating in national and international research projects
own research (with opportunity to take the PhD)
teaching (in the 2nd and 3rd year of employment, 2 hrs per wk in term)
We offer you a position enriched with responsibility and variety in an innovative and high-performing team. You can expect an enjoyable work climate, flexible work hours and numerous possibilities for further education and personal development, in particular the opportunity to develop your own research profile. Employment conditions according to the Universitäten-KV (Universities Collective Agreement): 20 hrs/wk; two positions may be given to the same person in individual cases; fixed-term employment for the period of 3 years; begin to be settled by agreement; salary scheme: B1. The minimum salary as stated in the collective agreement and according to the classification scheme is EUR 1331.50 gross/month
Reference number: MB/12-1/99 ex 2015/16
L’Istituto Italiano per gli Studi Storici bandisce il concorso a borse di studio annuali per giovani laureati e dottori di ricerca, italiani e stranieri, in discipline storiche, filosofiche e letterarie:
a) quattordici borse dell’importo di € 12.000,00 ciascuna (per i residenti nella Regione Campania l’importo è di € 9.700,00);
b) una borsa intitolata a «Federico II», offerta dall’Università di Napoli per laureati nelle università italiane con una tesi di argomento medievistico, dell’importo di € 10.300,00.
1. Requisiti per l’ammissione al concorso.
Possono concorrere al presente bando coloro che siano in possesso dei seguenti requisiti:
- età inferiore ai 32 anni alla data di scadenza del 29 luglio 2016;
- laureati e dottori di ricerca che entro la data di scadenza abbiano discusso la tesi di laurea magistrale o di dottorato in discipline storiche, filosofiche e letterarie.
Sono esclusi dal godimento della borsa i candidati che hanno già usufruito di borse di studio presso l’Istituto o che per il periodo a decorrere dal 1° novembre 2016 siano nelle seguenti condizioni:
- titolari di borse di studio o assegni di ricerca;
- dottorandi di ricerca con assegno di finanziamento;
- coloro che svolgono altre attività retribuite incompatibili con gli obblighi previsti dal presente bando (cf. § 4).
2. Modalità di presentazione delle domande di partecipazione e relativa documentazione.
Le domande di partecipazione (da scaricare dal sito www.iiss.it) debitamente compilate e sottoscritte dovranno pervenire all’Istituto italiano per gli studi storici, Via Benedetto Croce, 12 – 80134 Napoli, entro e non oltre il 29 luglio 2016 (non farà fede la data del timbro postale) con la seguente documentazione:
1) Copia del documento di identità.
2) Curriculum studiorum del candidato, con l’indicazione delle lingue che egli conosce.
3) Certificato di laurea quadriennale o specialistica, con i voti riportati nei singoli esami, e/o di dottorato. Per gli stranieri certificato di un titolo di studio equipollente.
4) Copia cartacea e su supporto informatico della tesi di laurea o di dottorato e di altri eventuali lavori a stampa o in bozza.
5) Programma di ricerca da cui risultino le finalità, i tempi per portarlo a compimento, i materiali da utilizzare, i luoghi nei quali la ricerca dovrebbe svolgersi.
6) Lettere e attestati di almeno due studiosi sotto la cui guida il candidato lavora o ha lavorato.
Le domande che non soddisfino integralmente le condizioni di cui sopra non verranno prese in considerazione.
3. Commissione giudicatrice.
I concorrenti ritenuti idonei in base ai titoli presentati, che dovranno essere posseduti alla data di scadenza del bando, potranno essere invitati a un colloquio con la Commissione giudicatrice. Le borse verranno assegnate dalla Commissione giudicatrice, a suo inappellabile giudizio, in base ai titoli e all’eventuale colloquio.
4. Conferimento e svolgimento della borsa di studio.
L’importo della borsa di studio verrà erogato ai vincitori in più rate, per la durata di dodici mesi a partire da novembre 2016. I borsisti saranno tenuti a:
a) risiedere a Napoli per svolgere il programma di ricerca presentato e frequentare con regolarità i corsi e i seminari nella sede dell’Istituto da dicembre a maggio; durante il restante periodo della borsa potranno condurre le loro ricerche presso altre sedi in Italia e all’estero;
b) trasmettere una relazione sulle attività di ricerca e di formazione, entro il 31 luglio 2017, e una relazione finale entro il 31 ottobre 2017;
c) preparare un lavoro scientifico, del cui svolgimento e progresso dovranno altresì discutere con i docenti dell’Istituto.
Il Consiglio Direttivo si riserva la facoltà di sospendere l’erogazione dell’assegno di studio e di non rilasciare l’attestato finale della borsa nel caso di gravi inadempienze da parte del borsista.
La borsa potrà essere rinnovata agli allievi più meritevoli.
La documentazione presentata verrà restituita soltanto su richiesta dell’interessato e a sue spese entro il 31 gennaio 2017.
Call for applications academic year 2016-2017
deadline: 29 July 2016
The Istituto Italiano per gli Studi Storici is offering annual scholarships for young graduates and
doctors, both Italian and non, in the disciplines of history, philosophy and literature:
a) 14 scholarships of € 12.000,00 each (if the candidate is resident in the Campania region the
amount of the scholarship is € 9.700,00).
b) 1 “Federico II” scholarship of € 10.300,00 offered by the Università degli studi di Napoli for
graduates from Italian universities whose final thesis is in medieval studies.
1.Requirements for admission.
- Candidates must be less than 32 years of age by the date of 29 July 2016
- Graduates and doctors must have discussed their final university dissertation before the final
application date
Applications will not be accepted from candidates who already received a scholarship from the Istituto,
or from candidates who, starting from 1 November 2016, will receive payment from another type of
activity or will be carrying out a research doctorate or another scholarship (with financing).
2. How to submit applications and documentation.
Applications (the form is on the web site www.iiss.it) must be received completed and signed no later
than 29 July 2016 (postal dates will not be accepted) together with the following documents:
1. Copy of identity document.
2. Curriculum of studies, including languages spoken.
3. Degree certificate showing marks for individual exams or doctor’s degree. For non-Italians an
equivalent degree certificate is required.
4. Copy of graduation or doctor’s dissertation and of publications, even if still in draft, both in hard
copy and digital file.
5. Research project that the student intends to carry out at the Institute, including aims and
objectives, timing, materials to be used and the research location.
6. Academic letters of reference.
Applications which do not completely satisfy the above conditions will not be considered.
3. Board of examiners.
Candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of their curriculum may be called for an interview by a
Board of examiners. Scholarships will be assigned by the Commission on evaluation of curriculum and
interview results.
4. Carrying out of the scholarship
The scholarship will be paid to the successful candidates in twelve monthly instalments starting from
November 2016.
From December to May candidates must reside in Naples in order to carry out their research project and
attend courses and seminars organised by the Institute; in the five months that follow, they can carry out
their research at another institution, either in Italy or abroad.
Candidates must submit a first report about their research activities by 15 July and a final one by 31
October.
Candidates are expected to prepare a scientific work and to discuss it with the teachers of the Institute.
The Institute reserves the right to withdraw funding should fellows prove themselves to be seriously
inadequate. The scholarship can be renewed to particularly worthy students.
Documentation will be returned only on request by 31 January 2017 and at the expense of the applicant.
Appointment period: July 15th or August 1st, 2016
to September 15th or October 1st, 2016.
We are offering two competitive appointments at our department to do research in ethics of technology and prepare and submit a MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE individual fellowship proposal which, if successful, can be carried out at our department.
About the department
The department of philosophy (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 3TU.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.
The Challenge
You spend two months with us to get acquainted with the department and engage in research, culminating in a proposal for a two-year MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE fellowship with a focus on ethics and technology (deadline: September 14th, 2016;
website:http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/h2020/topics/2226-msca-if-2016.html and http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/wp/2016_2017/ma... ). Please take into account that part of your appointment period will be during the summer, when it is quiet at the department. However, there will be senior people around to help you with the proposal.
Offer
You are appointed as a postdoc (full-time) for a two-month period, starting date: July 15th or August 1st, ending date: September 15th or October 1st.
The salary amounts to € 3044,- gross monthly with a maximum to € 4654,- depending on experience. Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance (amounts to 8%) and an end-of-year bonus (amounts to 8.3%), and a number of additional benefits.
Your profile
You hold a Ph.D. in philosophy, preferably with a specialization in ethics or social / political philosophy. You have either had a focus on technology in your past research or you have a demonstrable interest in focusing on technology for your future research. You already have a strong list of publications in peer-refereed journals, and have relevant international experience. You have a strong command of the English language. You are not a resident of the Netherlands. You have basic familiarity with the MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE individual grant scheme and are willing and able to carry out the grant at the University of Twente, if successful in your application.
Information and application
For more information, please contact Prof. dr. Philip Brey, full professor in philosophy of technology (e-mail: p [dot] a [dot] e [dot] brey [__at__] utwente [dot] nl; phone: +31-53-4894426).
Your application should reach us by June 16th, and should include a CV, a letter of application, a summary and table of contents of your dissertation (or your full dissertation), a relevant scientific publication, and a one-page statement of the kind of research you would like to pursue and proposal you would want to write during the appointment. Interviews will be held one June 22th or 23rd. Skype interviews are a possibility. Applications should be uploaded via www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en. Please note that this site can only handle three files, so combine application materials into three files.
About the university and region
The University of Twente (UT) is a research university with a strong international orientation and a focus on science & engineering and social and behavioral sciences. It includes more than 3,300 faculty and staff and 9,000 students. The UT is a campus university, located in the city of Enschede, in the east of the Netherlands. Enschede is a lively city of 150,000, located in beautiful countryside and near spectacular nature areas. It is only two hours away from major European cities like Amsterdam, Cologne and Düsseldorf, three hours from Brussels and also close to London, Paris and Berlin.