Jobs In Philosophy
Post-Doctoral and PhD Positions in Philosophy at the Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
The Chair of Philosophy, located at the Ragnar Nurkse School of Innovation and Governance, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tallinn University of Technology, welcomes applications for (A) one or more early career research positions (Post-Doctoral Researchers) and (B) one or more PhD Positions (Junior Researchers) in philosophy, beginning in 1 April 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. The length of the appointment is two or three years. The required Area of Specialization is expected to be one of the following: Analytic Philosophy; Logic; History and Philosophy of Science and Technology; Philosophy of Social Sciences; Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Sciences. Appointees are expected to pursue independent research and to contribute to teaching and supervision.
To apply send a full CV, Research Proposal, two Letters of Recommendation and a Writing Sample by email to Prof. Dr. Ahti-Veikko Pietarinen, Chair (ahti-veikko.pietarinen [at] helsinki.fi). Deadline for applications: 1 March 2013.
For more details contact The Chair of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Ahti-Veikko Pietarinen (ahti-veikko.pietarinen [at] helsinki.fi).
Closing dates:
Full application: 1 March 2013.
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The Brain and Mind Institute and the Rotman Institute of Philosophy at Western University in London, Canada invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy of Neuroscience. The Fellowship will provide a new scholar in philosophy of neuroscience with a unique opportunity to pursue his or her chosen areas of scholarly research in collaboration with neuroscientists and philosophers.
Western's Brain and Mind Institute is a leading international center for cognitive neuroscience research (http://www.uwo.ca/its/brain/). Ongoing research seeks to understand the neural bases of mental abilities such as perception, memory, reasoning, attention, self-awareness, motor control, language, and consciousness. Faculty include six Canada Research Chair holders and the recipient of a Canada Excellence Research Chair.
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is situated in one of Canada's leading departments of philosophy, and it brings together philosophers and scientists to work on problems of global significance (http://www.rotman.uwo.ca/). Rotman faculty include two Canada Research Chair holders, and ongoing research focuses on a variety of aspects of contemporary physics, biology, and medical science.
The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy of Neuroscience has a one-year term with the possibility of renewal for a second year, and the Fellow will be co-supervised by faculty from the Brain and Mind Institute and the Rotman Institute of Philosophy. The Fellow will be affiliated with a lab in the Brain and Mind Institute and will participate in a program of ongoing neuroscience research related to his or her own philosophical interests. The Fellow will have an office within the Rotman Institute in the Department of Philosophy, and will participate fully in the research life of the Institute, including participation in conferences, research groups, and reading groups. The Fellow is also expected to teach a half course in the Department of Philosophy.
Candidates must have had a PhD in Philosophy conferred within five years of the start of the Fellowship. All PhD requirements must be completed by the starting date of this Postdoctoral Fellowship, July 1, 2013. The stipend is $38,000 CDN plus $6,180 CDN for teaching a half course in the Department of Philosophy. Additionally, the Fellow will be provided a research allowance of $5,000 CDN. Please send a curriculum vitae, writing sample, research statement, and three letters of reference to: Carol Suter, 2150A Stevenson Hall, Western University, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B8. Fax: 519-661-3261. E-Mail: csuter4 [__at__] uwo [dot] ca. Email applications are encouraged. In the case of letters of reference, these should come directly from referees.
Applications must be received by February 15, 2013. This position is subject to the availability of funds. Applicants should have fluent oral and written communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Western University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy at The Western University in London, Ontario, Canada invites applicants for two separate Postdoctoral Fellowships in Philosophy and Science. Each fellowship is offered for one year with a possibility of renewal for a second year. The fellowships provide an opportunity for new scholars to pursue their chosen areas of scholarly research further in a research-intensive environment. For one fellowship, we seek a scholar working on general issues in philosophy of science, such as the status of laws, causation, and symmetries, in light of contemporary physics. For the second, we seek a scholar whose philosophical project engages the sciences, broadly construed – including philosophical research related to specific sciences, or research regarding the ethical and political dimensions of science. (Scholars working in Foundations of Physics and Philosophy of Neuroscience should apply to the fellowships offered in those areas.)
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is situated in one of Canada's leading departments of philosophy, and it brings together philosophers and scientists to work on problems of global significance (http://www.rotman.uwo.ca/). Rotman faculty include two Canada Research Chair holders, and ongoing research focuses on a variety of aspects of contemporary physics, biology, and medical science.
Both Postdoctoral Fellows will have an office within the Rotman Institute in the Department of Philosophy (www.rotman.uwo.ca). S/he will have the use of the University's internet and library resources. It is expected that the Fellows will give one lecture on their research during the course of the year at Western and that they will participate fully in the research life of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, including participation in conferences, research groups, and reading groups. The Fellows are also expected to teach a half course in the Department of Philosophy.
Candidates must have had a PhD in Philosophy conferred within five years from the start of the Fellowship. All PhD requirements must be completed by the starting date of this Postdoctoral Fellowship, July 1, 2013. The stipend is $35,000 Canadian plus a research allowance of $5,000 Canadian.
Please send curriculum vitae, writing sample, research statement, and three letters of reference to: Carol Suter, 2150A Stevenson Hall, Western University, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B8. Fax: 519-661-3261. E-Mail: csuter4 [__at__] uwo [dot] ca. Email applications are encouraged. In the case of letters of reference, these should come directly from referees.
Applications must be received by February 15, 2013. This position is subject to the availability of funds. Applicants should have fluent oral and written communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Western University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.
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Angeschlossen an das Ambiente der in ihrer Art einzigartigen Interaktiven Lernwerkstatt für Philosophie und Ethik entsteht eine Philosophische Akademie, in der man auf modernste Weise wirklich Philosophie studieren kann - nicht als tote Buchstaben, sondern als lebendiges Wissen des Menschen und seiner Rolle im Kosmos. Also so, wie es die Begründer wirklicher Philosophie: Sokrates, Plato, Epikur und deren Freundinnen und Freunde vormachten und damit Freiheit, Liebe und Weisheit in die Welt brachten.
Gesucht wird ein Assistent mit philosophischer Bildung, der die Akademieleitung zum einen organisatorisch, und zum anderen bei der Einrichtung und Bereitstellung von entsprechenden Online-Tools unterstützt. Die Anstellung ist vorerst befristet auf 18 Monate.
Lecturer in Philosophy
Full time, permanent post
AOS: Open
As a result of Professor Alex Neill's acceptance of the post of Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education, the University of Southampton seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Philosophy to join a lively, committed group of researchers and teachers. The successful candidate will show outstanding potential as a philosopher, will be enthusiastic and flexible in contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and will be keen to participate fully in the intellectual and academic activities of a department which prizes collegiality very highly. This post represents a further expansion of the Department of Philosophy and will be the fifth new appointment made in the last three years.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject area as well as proven teaching skills.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Denis McManus (mcmanus [__at__] soton [dot] ac [dot] uk).
It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to take up the post on the 1st September 2013.
Salary: £27,578 to £33,884
Reference: 190012F4
The closing date for applications is 27 JANUARY 2013. Please apply through www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. Please quote vacancy reference number 190012F4 on all correspondence. Interview dates are to be confirmed
Professor/Associate Professor, Science, Technology & Society
North Carolina State University seeks an established scholar to provide leadership for its interdisciplinary program in Science, Technology & Society (STS). The STS program provides crucial links among the University’s strengths in humanities, social science, science, technology, and engineering fields. The successful candidate will assume the directorship of the program and contribute to developing these connections further and integrating them more fully into the University’s identity. The University’s location in the state capital, and in the Research Triangle area with its multiple universities and research centers, provides a vibrant setting for STS research, outreach, and engagement.
Qualifications: Ph. D. in relevant field required. Candidates should also demonstrate an established research program directly relevant to the interdisciplinary STS field and appropriate for a tenured position in one of the participating departments: Communication, English, History, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Sociology & Anthropology, and Political Science/Public & International Affairs. A commitment to interdisciplinary research, pedagogy, and program development is essential. Duties will include scholarship, teaching, and program administration, divided between the participating department and the STS program. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience.
The STS program is part of the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and draws its tenure-line faculty from multiple departments. Information on the program is available at http://ids.chass.ncsu.edu/sts/ and http://tinyurl.com/be6vb8s.
To apply. Application materials must be submitted though NC State’s online portal. Please visit http://jobs.ncsu.edu/hr and search for position (00103060) to apply. You can also go the posting directly by visiting http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/17184. You will be asked to attach a letter of application addressing STS-related interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding this position may be emailed the search committee chair, William Kinsella, wjkinsel [__at__] ncsu [dot] edu.
AA/EOE. NC State welcomes applications from all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact NCSU Human Resources at 919-515-2135.
The Department of Philosophy at Macquarie University (Sydney) is a pluralist
department with recognized research excellence in many areas of Philosophy,
including ethics, social and political philosophy, aesthetics, and mind and
cognition. We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Lecturer
who will be actively engaged in our teaching programs and will develop the
research profile of the Department. The appointee will contribute to
teaching in the Mind, Metaphysics and Meaning stream of the Philosophy
Department's undergraduate and postgraduate programs, which include the
following courses: Mind, Meaning and Metaphysics; Philosophy of Science;
Biology, Mind and Culture; Knowledge and Its Limits; Body and Mind; Truth
and Reality; Metaphysics; Philosophy of Cognitive Science. The appointee
will also contribute to teaching of Critical Thinking on a regular basis and
will be expected to convene it from to time.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the selection
criteria below and attach as a separate document in the application process.
a PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment
an established research track record of high quality peer reviewed
publications, including a list of publications
a sample of work
potential to apply for research grants from national and international
research bodies
demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching
the potential to undertake Postgraduate supervision in Philosophy
capacity to work in a pluralist department and collaborate with other
teachers and researchers
Salary Package: from $85,295 - $100,919 p.a. (Level B), plus 17% employer's
superannuation and annual leave loading
Appointment Type: full-time, continuing
Enquiries: Associate Professor JP Deranty on jp [dot] deranty [__at__] mq [dot] edu [dot] au or +61 2
9850 6773
Applications Close: 31 January 2013
Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social
inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women
(particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians,
people who identify as GLBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds.
Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online
recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote
location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the
enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance.
Postdoc Position in Philosophy (three years fulltime)
The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Vacancy number 212285
Job description
The postdoc will conduct research on historical and/or systematic aspects of infinite regresses in philosophy. The position is situated within the research project on infinite regresses in epistemology, funded by the Dutch National Science Foundation NWO. The project is carried out in the Department of Theoretical Philosophy. Head of the project is Prof. Jeanne Peijnenburg.
Profile
Candidates for this postdoc position:
• have a Ph.D. in philosophy or in another field that is demonstrably relevant;
• have a background in, or familiarity with, the regress problem in epistemology or in the history of philosophy;
• have an excellent command of English and are prepared to present their research results in English;
• are willing and able to teach a small number of courses.
Conditions of employment
The University of Groningen offers a salary that is determined in accordance with the current scales as set out in the collective labor agreement for the Dutch universities (CAO) and has a range between € 3,195 and € 4,374 gross per month dependent on qualifications and experience. The position is temporary, with a maximum of three years (initial appointment of two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year). A part-time appointment at 0.8 fte for four years is possible.
Organisation
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education. The Faculty of Philosophy is a rich and lively community of excellent lecturers and researchers.
How to apply
To apply for the postdoc position, please send an e-mail to Mrs Anita Willems-Veenstra (A [dot] Willems-Veenstra [__at__] rug [dot] nl) and attach:
• in one file: a letter of application with reference to the vacancy number (also including an explanation of why you are particularly qualified for this project) and a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a short summary of your dissertation, and the names and contact information of two academic references);
• a writing sample (such as a research paper or part of your dissertation).
The closing date for applications is April 8, 2013.
Interviews are planned in the the first half of May.