Jobs In Philosophy
We seek a philosopher working in an area of health for an assistant professor position in the Philosophy Section at the University of Twente. The section offers a stimulating and collaborative departmental, faculty and international environment. As our new member you will publish in international refereed journals, present at conferences, apply for external funding and engage in international outreach activities.
For this position you should have an established line of research in a philosophical field related to health and health care (particularly bioethics, philosophy of medicine, health-related philosophy of science or philosophical anthropology). We expect you to develop these lines of research. You will also teach courses within your specialization area in the master programme in Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society (PSTS), as well as introductory courses in different areas of philosophy for bachelor and master programs in engineering and social science. Our members engage in supervision of master's theses in the PSTS programme and at some point supervise PhD students.
Additionally you will be expected to build research links with members of the Health Technologies and Services Research (HTSR) section at the university. We would like you to demonstrate potential strategies for engaging with health sciences research, on conceptual, methodological and ethical issues of relevance to researchers in the HTSR section. One area of particular engagement is patient empowerment. HTSR has a specific research interest in patient empowerment, which is a relatively new concept in health care. Its implementation requires careful investigation of the shifting roles of patients and citizens in research and clinical decision making, which takes into account different perspectives. Research could explore, through qualitative investigations for instance (e.g., focus-groups, interviews etc), how different stakeholders understand empowerment, what measures might contribute to it, and what the risks and harms are when considering empowerment to be a main goal of healthcare. We are open to considering any potential plans or proposals for engagement with health science researchers on different topics.
Offer:
You are appointed as assistant professor (full-time) for an initial period of one year, with 40% research time and 60% teaching and administration. After the one-year period, you are eligible for a permanent appointment. Salary is competitive. Initial assistant professor salary is between €3.821,- and €5.943,- per month, depending on experience. On top of the annual salary you receive 8% vacation bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Non-European Union candidates usually qualify for a low 30% tax rate for their first five years of appointment.
Preferred starting date is August 1st - negotiable. The University of Twente has excellent terms of employment.
Your profile:
• A PhD in philosophy related to health and technology (particularly bioethics, philosophy of medicine, health-related philosophy of science or philosophical anthropology);
• Experience with collaborating across disciplinary boundaries;
• An interest in working directly with health scientists;
• An excellent publication track record in peer-reviewed international journals;
• An established teaching line in philosophy. The position will be 50%:50% teaching/research with staff expected to teach philosophy courses;
• Possession of a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ);
• Proficient in English (C2 level). Dutch is an advantage or willingness to acquire within a short time frame (for research purposes).
Perhaps you are the candidate we are looking for!
Information and application:
You are encouraged to discuss your ideas about this position with dr. Miles MacLeod of the Philosophy section: m [dot] a [dot] j [dot] macleod [__at__] utwente [dot] nl
You can submit your application, including a recent CV and your vision statement on teaching and research, along with the names of two referees no later than the 9th of May. Applications should be uploaded to https://utwentecareers.nl/en/vacancies/523/assistant-professor-philosoph...
About the department:
Both the Philosophy section and HTSR are part of the Technology, Policy and Society (TPS) cluster at the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, a growing multidisciplinary research group exploring and assessing how emerging innovations affect our societies, institutions and daily lives, and vice versa. The contributing departments collaborate to craft responsible and sustainable solutions for challenges in healthcare and other fields.. The Philosophy section itself has over 30 members (faculty, postdocs, PhD candidates). It is a thoroughly international group, with English as the main language. It specializes in its research in the philosophical and ethical study of technology and its impact on people, society, and the environment. (https://www.utwente.nl/en/bms/wijsb/).
About the Faculty:
The Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social sciences (BMS) aims to play a key role in understanding, jointly developing and evaluating innovations in society. Technological developments are the engine of innovation. As a technical university that puts people first, we tailor them to human needs and behavior and use social engineering to integrate them into society. We also ensure adequate governance at public and private level, and robust, inclusive and fair organizational structures. We do this by developing, sharing and applying high-quality knowledge in Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communication Sciences, Philosophy, Educational Sciences and Health Sciences. Our research and education in these disciplines revolves around tackling and solving societal challenges. The research programs of BMS are closely linked to the research of the UT institutes Mesa+ Institute for Nanotechnology, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute.
As an employer, the Faculty of BMS offers work that matters. We equip you to create new possibilities for yourself and for our society. With us, you will become part of a leading technical university with increasing, positive social impact. We offer an open, inclusive and entrepreneurial atmosphere, in which we encourage you to make healthy choices, for example through our flexible, adaptable benefits.
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor, 2-Year Limited Term - Ethics and Computer Science or Philosophy of Mind
The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications from junior academics for a 2-year limited term appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2022. Area of specialization: Ethics and Computer Science or Philosophy of Mind. Area of competence: Logic. Competence in History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Language, or Philosophy of Art is an asset. (In all of these areas, global philosophical, feminist or other diverse and inclusive perspectives are welcome.) This position is subject to budgetary approval.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/ graduate levels, with the possibility of some limited graduate student supervision and limited committee work. Excellence in teaching (as attested by student or departmental evaluations of past teaching, sample syllabi, and the like) and research (as attested by publications, conference presentations, and a writing sample) is required. Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. The course load will be 3 and 3 with the possibility of course-release for management of large, first-year classes. Courses to be taught will include two sections of Social, Professional and Ethical Issues in Computer Science (as part of the Embedded Ethics initiative for Computer Science majors) a senior/graduate seminar in Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Science or Philosophy of Psychology, a second-year class in Symbolic Logic, and possibly a third-year class in Philosophy of Language and second-year classes on Minds and Machines, the Rationalists, or Philosophy of Art. Preference will be given to candidates who display the ability to convey the direct relevance and importance of Ethics and other areas of Philosophy for hands-on work in Computer Science. The ability to bring diverse philosophical perspectives and inclusive practices into courses, appropriate to addressing a diverse student body, is also valued. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Dalhousie Faculty Association collective agreement.
Applications should be submitted electronically via People Admin at the following unique URL: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9120 and should include: a cover letter; a complete curriculum vitae; a research statement which describes research accomplishments and plans and includes a writing sample; and a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness). Please note that short-listed candidates will be expected to submit three confidential letters of recommendation.
Quick Link to Posting: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9120
Inquiries may be addressed to the department administrative assistant, Gayle Quigley Smith, at dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] ca. The closing date for applications is April 13, 2022.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
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.)
Dalhousie has a vaccine mandate that is currently in place until April 30, 2022. Should the vaccine mandate be in place at the time that you begin employment, or should the vaccine mandate be re-implemented at a later date, you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination through Campus Check, or may seek an accommodation from Dalhousie’s vaccine requirements on grounds protected under provincial human rights legislation. Please visit the Campus Check Website for more information.
The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Oldenburg (School of Humanities and Social Sciences) seeks applications for a
Junior Professorship in History of Philosophy
salary scale W1 without tenure track (m/f/x)
The professorship is to be filled as soon as possible. Pending fulfilment of the applicable employment laws, the fixed-term contract granting temporary civil servant status will initially be limited to a period of three years and may be extended by a further three years, subject to a positive evaluation.
The core task of the professorship is research and teaching in history of philosophy with a focus on German Idealism including Kant and his preconditions and consequences. Outstanding knowledge in the given topic is required. Moreover, an above-average scientific university degree and outstanding PhD are required, with at least one of these degrees having been obtained in philosophy. Scientific excellence has to be demonstrated, inter alia, by publications in inter- national peer-reviewed journals. Relevant university teaching experience and experience in the acquisition of third-party funds are desired.
The successful candidate has to teach in the BA, MA and MEd courses of study in Philosophy as well as Values and Norms, the latter being a school subject in Lower Saxony. Furthermore, the successful candidate is to contribute to the further development of the BA, MA and MEd courses of study. As the University of Oldenburg and the University of Bremen are bound by a cooperation agreement, active participation in the cooperation is expected.
Prerequisites for employment are specified in section 30 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG). The University aims to increase its proportion of female professors and strongly encourages female scientists to apply. Equally qualified female candidates will be considered preferentially. In case of equal aptitude, applicants with disabilities will be given priority in hiring decisions. The position is suit- able for part-time employment.
Applications include a full curriculum vitae, certificates, lists of publications, lectures and courses, an account of present and previous third-party funded research activities, research and teaching concepts and a selection of publications as well as profile sheet and sheet for querying examination/supervision phases at the following link: https://uol.de/fk4/formulare. The selection of publications should include a monograph and three articles. Preferably, applications are to be submitted in electronic version (PDF) by 15 April 2022 to Universität Oldenburg, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, attn: Dean Prof. Dr. Dagmar Freist, 26111 Oldenburg, Germany or bewerbungen-fk4 [__at__] uni-oldenburg [dot] de.
The Department of Educational Administration and Policy is seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in the areas of Foundation in Education and Policy Studies in Education. The Department of Educational Administration and Policy is one of the four academic departments of Faculty of Education of CUHK. The Faculty of Education of CUHK (http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/) is an international center for professional training and research in Education. Further information about the Department is available at http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/eap.
Applicants should have (i) a Master's degree, or preferably a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline; (ii) specific interest in Ethics in Teaching Profession, Moral & Value Education, Life Education, Civic Education, Educational Policy, Early Childhood Education; (iii) at least ten years' post-Master relevant teaching experience at post-secondary level; (iv) a track record of course design, curriculum development and teaching methodology development, and demonstrated leadership in teaching; (v) strong commitment to excellence in teaching, as well as (vi) a good command of written and spoken Chinese and English.
The appointee will be responsible for (a) curriculum development, (b) teaching relevant courses in programmes offered by the Faculty of Education, as well as (c) supervising teaching practice. He/ She may also be assigned duties in (d) administration, (e) course co-ordination and (f) other project development work.
Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae with details of three referees. Appointment will initially be made on a fixed term contract for two years commencing August 2022, renewable subject to mutual agreement. Applicants may consider their applications unsuccessful if they are not invited for an interview within two months after the application closing date.
The Philosophy Department at University of Calgary will have a Fulbright Visiting Chair in Values and Science for the academic year 2023-2024. The Fulbright Visiting Chair is a four-month appointment with a stipend of 25,000 USD. That stipend can be combined with any sabbatical or other awards the Chair might receive while being a Fulbright Chair. The Philosophy Department at Calgary has a strong philosophy of science program, and there is a keen interest in the area of science and values among faculty and students. The Fulbright program will accept applications for this Chair until September 15, 2022. For more information contact Megan Delehanty (mdelehan [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca) or Marc Ereshefsky (ereshefs [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca).
Medicine Hat College’s School of Arts, Science, and Education invites applications for a Full-Time, Term-Certain Instructor in our Humanities & Social Sciences Department for the Fall 2022, Winter 2023 and Spring 2023 semesters. This is a full-time position that extends from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 in Philosophy for the 2022/2023 academic year.
The successful candidate will instruct courses in philosophy that contribute to the Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma Program; relate to university studies and transfer programs; function as required or elective courses for other programs at the college; and double as Mount Royal University courses for those in degree partnership programs.
Details of these courses can be found in the college Calendar or online at www.mhc.ab.ca/ProgramsandCourses/Academic-Programs/AcademicCalendar
Qualifications:
• Completed graduate studies in Philosophy required, PhD preferred
• Post-Secondary teaching experience is an asset
• Experience in teaching and/or a research background in bioethics, ethics, critical thinking, and/or introductory philosophy courses is an asset
• Research and publication history in philosophy is an asset
• Experience in on-line and face to face formats may be an asset
Growing a vibrant future with learners and our region
This is an exciting time to become part of MHC's future. Our people, our communities, and our region are at the heart of who we are. We are guided by the principles of authenticity, collaboration, and action. Through teamwork and diversity in our perspectives, we lift each other up and build on each other's strength so that we can bring our best to the people we serve. Together, we prepare learners for success in college, in the workforce, and in life, while enhancing regional vitality and opening doors to the world. Bring your passion to our purpose, and join us. To learn more visit https://www.mhc.ab.ca/AboutMHC
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check. Please submit a cover letter quoting competition #122081 with your resume and the names of three references, saved as a single document. Deadline for receipt of application is March 15, 2022.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position.
Submit your application by one of the following methods:
Through the Medicine Hat College Employment Opportunities page.
Canada Post.
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr [__at__] mhc [dot] ab [dot] ca
Medicine Hat College is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.
• Full time, 3 years fixed term position, located in Camperdown Campus
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Base Salary $78,143 - $105,305 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer in Political Philosophy who has an outstanding research profile and demonstrated teaching excellence. This is a fixed term (mid 2022 – mid 2025) Associate Lecturer (Level A) position.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active research program, produce high quality publications, participate in the department's research culture, contribute to teaching at all levels and undertake appropriate administrative roles and curriculum development as required. They will also be expected to contribute to outreach and engagement initiatives.
We are looking for an academic with expertise in Political Philosophy, and the ability to teach into other areas of need in the curriculum. These might include Logic, Ethics, Critical thinking, and Epistemology. The successful candidate will teach senior units such as PHIL2635 Contemporary Political Philosophy and PHIL2634 Democratic Theory and will teach into the first-year unit PHIL1013 Society, Self, and Knowledge.
About you
We are seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer in Political Philosophy who has:
• a PhD in Philosophy
• an active research program with significant potential for future publication in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals and presses
• demonstrated teaching excellence (including unit of study coordination experience and capacity to teach introductory units of study as well as specialised higher-level courses) and ability to supervise advanced UG and Honours students in fields of speciality
• skills in community outreach and public engagement.
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
Supporting Statement
To be considered for this position please include a supporting statement which addresses the following criteria:
• a PhD in Philosophy
• an active research program with significant potential for future publication in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals and presses
• demonstrated teaching excellence (including unit of study coordination experience and capacity to teach introductory units of study as well as specialised higher-level courses) and ability to supervise advanced UG and Honours students in fields of speciality
• skills in community outreach and public engagement.
Closing date for applications
11.59pm, Monday 14 February 2022
How to apply
Please click the link below to apply.
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Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
Deadline: 11 March 2022
The Faculty of Management, Economics and Society currently invites applications for the position of a
Professorship in Practical Philosophy (f/m/d) (equivalent to W3 pay scale) to be filled at the earliest possible date and for an initial term of five years.
The professorship will be set up within the Department of Philosophy, Politics & Economics. The department seeks faculty with demonstrated capacity for research, teaching, and outreach at the highest levels in their discipline. In teaching and research, the PPE Department aims to enable students to understand, explain, and responsibly shape transformative processes in the economy, politics, and society of a globalised world.
Your tasks
Research
To complement the department’s scientific perspectives and methodological spectrum, we are looking for a promising candidate with a background in Practical Philosophy and a specialisation in Global Justice, and/or Ethics and Economics (incl. normative aspects of philosophy of economics), and/or Data Ethics. Applicants must demonstrate a track record of excellent research by outstanding and also internationally visible publications. A habilitation ("second book") or proof of adequate habilitation-equivalent achievements is required. Experience with the successful acquisition and implementation of competitive third-party-funded projects is expected. The candidate should have very good international contacts and regularly participate in international research networks. In addition, the applicant should also demonstrate connectivity in research and teaching to the other research fields of the department. Applications are sought from eminent candidates, who can enhance the department’s societal impact in transformative teaching and research. The willingness to cooperate on an inter- and transdisciplinary basis is expected.
Teaching
To enable students to reach their full potential, the Faculty’s teaching is done in interactive seminars and small class sizes. We expect candidates to offer modules in their area of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate level. We specifically seek candidates who promote innovative high-quality and didactically high-level teaching and learning methods that foster students’ sense of personal responsibility. Furthermore, candidates are required to teach classes in German and in English. In the case of non-native speakers, the willingness and ability to teach in German is expected three years after appointment (the University provides support for this endeavour).
Qualifications
In addition to the general requirements in accordance with § 36 of the NRW Higher Education Act, successful candidates have to furnish proof of teaching aptitude, exceptional competence in academic work, and further academic achievements, in general by holding a junior or assistant professorship, a postdoctoral university lecturing qualification (Habilitation) or by proving an equivalent academic achievement.
In teaching, experience with and promotion of innovative teaching and learning methods fostering students’ personal responsibility are explicitly welcome.
We offer
A stimulating and uniquely inspiring working environment for inter- and transdisciplinary research at the international level
The chance to teach small seminar groups of international students in our innovative Bachelor's and English-language Master's programms in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Reconciliation of work and family life (flexible working hours)
30 days of annual leave and extra days off (additional time off: from 24 to 31 December, plus three extra days/long weekends)
Occupational pension scheme and disability insurance
Extensive training programms
Promotion of environmentally friendly means of transport (bicycle leasing, electric car rental)
Discounted local public transport ticket
Wide variety of culinary offerings available at our Cafeteria at reduced rates
Various sports activities available for staff
Contact
Please submit your application including appropriate documents (CV, outlining education and academic career, list of publications and taught courses, experience obtaining external funding, copies of all diplomas and certificates) as well as an outline explaining how your research and teaching shall contribute to and shape the profile of the Department of Philosophy, Politics & Economics at Witten/Herdecke University (4 pages maximum) online by March, 11th 2022
Online application: https://short.sg/j/14214289
For any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Erik Strauß (erik [dot] strauss [__at__] uni-wh [dot] de).
Witten/Herdecke University explicitly fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion (www.uni-wh.de/diversity). We are committed to create a diverse environment across campus, and value the competence and special skills our members contribute, e.g., due to their age or physical abilities. We proactively strive to increase the share of women in our scientific and academic staff.
PostDoc in the "Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies" (ESDiT) programme (10Y, €27M). Supervising professors: Wijnand I. Jsselsteijn & Vincent C. Müller.
As part of the inter-university research consortium, "Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies (ESDiT)" the Human-Technology Interaction group of Eindhoven University of Technology is looking to hire a postdoc for a three-year project on “A qualitative investigation of STEM perspectives on relevant ethical knowledge, concerns, and practices associated with socially disruptive technologies.”
The aim of this postdoc project is to perform a multi-method empirical investigation and philosophical analysis of the ethical practices and mechanisms (e.g., safeguards, guidelines) employed by current scientific thought leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields, CEOs, entrepreneurs and technical experts in relevant high-tech/biotech industries in order to create ethical awareness, assess ethical drivers and barriers, and raise ethical concerns. This includes the current form of ethical knowledge within high-tech environments, the role that ethical considerations play in pursuing, altering or discontinuing certain technological pursuits, and the extent to which ethical notions, considerations and practices are impacting current and future technology R&D, including the societal introduction and use of high-tech products and services. There will be a special emphasis on the extent to which currently used ethical concepts, methods and recommendations connect well with the practices in STEM industry and policy regarding the disruptive or transformative potential and actual effects of technology.
The postdoc will pursue independent research that engages these topics in a way that supports key research goals of the ESDiT consortium. This will involve cooperation with STEM representatives from inside and outside the ESDiT consortium, as well as cooperation with the other concurrent postdoc projects in the consortium, which are devoted to (1) distinguishing characteristics of socially disruptive technologies, (2) the nature of ethical conceptual change, and (3) methods of practical philosophy of emerging technologies.
Job description
Two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SKO 1352) are available at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is funded by the Research Council of Norway and is associated with the project The Kantian Foundations of Democracy, 324272 - FORSKER21. The candidate is expected to present a research project closely connected to the main project.
Kantian Foundations of Democracy aims to provide the first large-scale analysis of the theory of democracy of the neglected "Kantian School". These were philosophers active in Germany in the 1790s, and included Erhard, Maimon, Heydenreich, Bergk, Reinhold, Tieftrunk, Feuerbach, Jakob, Reimarus, Schlegel, and the early Fichte. Their theories are notable for bringing out fully the Kantian concepts of right, equality, autonomy, and popular sovereignty; for their sophisticated analysis of enlightenment in the public sphere, and their support for popular revolutionary movements. The aim is not just to gain new historical knowledge, but to contribute to improving our understanding of Kant's basic principles, as well as those of democracy more broadly.
More about the position
The successful candidate will examine either Kantian principles of right and their connection to political rights (Task 1), Kantian principles of popular sovereignty (Task 2), or Kantian views of reform and popular revolution (Task 3). Projects may engage with all four crosscutting questions of Kantian Foundations of Democracy (please see project description). Projects may focus more narrowly on one or two of the Kantians, but comparisons to other Kantians and Kant should be included.
The research will apply methodology from the fields of philosophy, political theory, legal theory, and intellectual history. An interdisciplinary background in the above-mentioned fields is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to produce three peer-reviewed articles or a monograph during the two-year period.
The position is available for a period of 2 years.
The candidate is expected to develop a project description, which must be submitted as a part of the application.
The successful candidates are expected to be based in Oslo during the project period, starting 1 April 2022. They will actively collaborate with the project’s team, and participate in the Practical Philosophy Group and other relevant departmental activities.
The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.
Requirements
PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in philosophy, political theory, legal theory, intellectual history, or other areas if relevant for the project
The candidate's research project must be closely connected to Kantian Foundations of Democracy
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
German language skills sufficient for analysing philosophical literature
Personal suitability and motivation for the position
The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:
The research project’s scientific merit and novelty, and its relevance for Kantian Foundations of Democracy
The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and to contribute to Kantian Foundations of Democracy
Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines