Jobs In Philosophy
Alexander Tamas Research Fellowship: Machine Superintelligence and the Future of AI
with the Programme on the Impacts of Future Technology
University of Oxford
Faculty of Philosophy
The Future of Humanity Institute, Oxford Martin School
Grade 7: £29,099–£39,107 per annum
Protocol reference number: HUM/11042F/E
Applications are invited for a fixed-term, three-year Research Fellowship within the Oxford Martin Programme on the Impacts of Future Technology, an interdisciplinary programme within the Oxford Martin School at Oxford University.
The Programme, directed by Professor Nick Bostrom, analyzes possibilities related to long-range technological change and potential social impacts of future transformative technologies. Research foci include the future of computing and machine intelligence, existential risks, predictive and evaluative uncertainty, and related philosophical issues.
The postholder will research topics related to the long-term future of machine intelligence, focusing on impacts, risks, current technical developments and foundational issues. The post does not involve developing specific AI applications. Possible backgrounds include (but are not restricted to) computer science, mathematics, or philosophy.
For further particulars and application details, please see: http://www.fhi.ox.ac.uk/get_involved/future_tech_vacancies/futuretech
or contact: futuretech [__at__] philosophy [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk.
The University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK, is pleased to announce that its competition for 3-year scholarships for PhD study commencing in September 2012 is now open.
The School of Philosophy at UEA is a vibrant international research community with highly distinctive research strengths, including innovative, interdisciplinary fields (philosophy of linguistics, metaphilosophy, philosophy of literature and the arts, philosophy of nature and the environment) as well as fundamental traditions in Western thought (Greek philosophy, Kant, the Wittgensteinian tradition).
There are up to 13 studentships available:
• 1 AHRC Studentship – available to UK or EU PhD applicants to the School of Philosophy
• 2 University Studentships – available to any PhD applicant to the School of Philosophy
• 10 Faculty Studentships – available to any PhD applicant to any of the faculty’s nine Schools
In order to be considered for a studentship, your application must be received by 17 February 2012.
For further information, please visit the website (http://www.uea.ac.uk/phi/postgraduatescholarships/phd-funding) or contact the Postgraduate Research Director, Dr Angela Breitenbach (A [dot] Breitenbach [__at__] uea [dot] ac [dot] uk).
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Department of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, will be hiring someone to fill a tenure-track position at the level of Lecturer (Assistant Professor). The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy, prior to appointment. The areas of specialization and competence are open, but the Department has research and teaching interests in Ethics, Political Philosophy, and Continental Philosophy.
The deadline for applications is March 20, 2012
Language of instruction: Hebrew.
Applications should include the following items:
• Cover letter stating willingness to begin teaching in the fall of 2012
• Curriculum Vitae
• “Scientific biography” outlining research orientation and plans for coming years
• A description of four courses the candidate can teach
• Electronic copies of 2 articles (published or unpublished)
• In addition, three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the search committee.
All material should be sent to the Dean’s office, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: deanh [__at__] bgu [dot] ac [dot] il
The Department of Philosophy at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, will be hiring someone to fill a tenure-track position at the level of Lecturer (Assistant Professor). The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy, prior to appointment. The areas of specialization and competence are open, but the Department has research and teaching interests in Ethics, Political Philosophy, and Continental Philosophy.
The deadline for applications is March 20, 2012
Language of instruction: Hebrew.
Applications should include the following items:
• Cover letter stating willingness to begin teaching in the fall of 2012
• Curriculum Vitae
• “Scientific biography” outlining research orientation and plans for coming years
• A description of four courses the candidate can teach
• Electronic copies of 2 articles (published or unpublished)
• In addition, three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the search committee.
All material should be sent to the Dean’s office, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: deanh [__at__] bgu [dot] ac [dot] il
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHICAL AND HISTORICAL INQUIRY
REFERENCE NO. 2059/1111
• Investigate the philosophy and physics of time’s arrow
• New grant funded research project
• Full-time, 2 year fixed term, remuneration package: $92.6K p.a. (which includes salary leave loading and up to 17% super)
The University of Sydney has received a grant from the John Templeton Foundation to explore the nature of time using psychological and philosophical approaches.
The project is entitled New Agendas for the Study of Time: Connecting the Disciplines and will focus on asking which aspects of time belong to which disciplines in order to reinvigorate, and perhaps resolve, age-old puzzles. In achieving this, we will bring a new clarity to the study of time in a global sense, and set the agenda for the subject's future.
As part of the project the University will be making four appointments, each in different disciplinary areas.
This particular Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work on the metaphysics of time and be situated in the department of philosophy. In this role you will:
• Produce research at the intersection of physics and philosophy focussing on:
- whether there is an intrinsic direction of time;
- the extent to which the features commonly attributed to time are to be found in the physics and;
- determine the location of those questions pertaining to the nature of time which can most profitably be answered within the discipline of physics.
• Publish in journals of high standing, and possibly contribute to chapters in books related to the project
• Take an interdisciplinary perspective on your research, which in part will involve continued communication between this role and the other three fellow appointments (which will deal with the history and philosophy of the scientific study of time, the metaphysics of time, and the psychology of time) as well as participation in at least two of the four international meetings.
• Contribute to administration of the project, possibly including its conferences, outreach, and books
To be successful in this role you will have:
• Completed your PhD in a relevant discipline by the fellowship start date of early January 2013.
• a strong research record in a relevant discipline
This position represents an outstanding opportunity to capitalize on your previous training and advance your research career.
Please note that the start date for this position will be early January 2013.
Remuneration package: $92,604 p.a. (which includes a base salary of $78,252 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 1 March 2012 (11:30pm Sydney time)
The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.
© The University of Sydney
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
UNIT FOR HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
REFERENCE NO. 2055/1111
• Explore the history and philosophy of time throughout the sciences
• New grant funded research project
• Full-time, 2 year fixed term, attractive remuneration package: $92.6K p.a. (which includes salary, leave loading and up to 17% super)
The University of Sydney has received a prestigious grant from the John Templeton Foundation to explore the nature of time and streamline worldwide academic research on the subject.
The project, entitled New Agendas for the Study of Time: Connecting the Disciplines, will focus on asking which aspects of time belong to which disciplines in order to reinvigorate, and perhaps resolve, age-old puzzles. In achieving this, a new clarity will be brought to the study of time in a global sense, setting the agenda for the subject's future.
As part of the project the University will be making four appointments, each in different disciplinary areas.
This particular Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PRF) will work on the history and philosophy of time, focussing on the way time is understood across a wide variety of disciplines, including economics, psychology, anthropology, cognitive science, and biology. The position will be situated in the Unit for History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) and in this role you will:
• produce a catalogue of concepts of time across various scientific disciplines, with a view to finding commonalities and differences
• publish in journals of high standing, and possibly contribute to chapters in books related to the project
• take an interdisciplinary perspective on your research, which in part will involve continued communication between this role and the other three PRF appointments (which will deal with the philosophy of the physics of time; the psychology and neurobiology of time and the metaphysics of time respectively) as well as participation in two of the three international meetings.
• contribute to a public discussion on the nature of time
• contribute to administration of the project, possibly including its conferences, outreach, and books.
To be successful in this role you will have:
• completed your PhD in HPS (or a relevant discipline) by the project start date of 1 January, 2013
• a strong research record in HPS with a promising research trajectory
• expertise in history and/or philosophy of science, especially relating to the study of time
• an interdisciplinary perspective.
Desirable for appointment is your:
• administrative experience, especially in organizing workshops/seminars
This position represents an outstanding opportunity to capitalize on your previous training and advance your research career.
Please note that the start date for this position will be early January 2013.
Remuneration package: $92,604 p.a. (which includes a base salary of $78,252 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 1 March 2012 (11:30pm Sydney time)
The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.
© The University of Sydney
Die Universität Siegen ist mit ca. 15.500 Studierenden, 1.600 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern, davon ca. 1.000 Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern eine innovative und interdisziplinär ausgerichtete Universität. Sie bietet mit einem breiten Fächerspektrum von den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften über die Wirtschaftswissenschaften bis zu den Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften ein hervorragendes Lehr- und Forschungsumfeld mit zahlreichen inter- und transdisziplinären Forschungsprojekten.
Im Philosophischen Seminar der Philosophischen Fakultät zum 1.4.2012 die Stelle einer/eines
Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin/Mitarbeiters
(Entgeltgruppe 13 TV‐L)
befristet für drei Jahre (mit der Möglichkeit der Verlängerung um weitere drei Jahre) zu besetzen.
Die Beschäftigungsdauer richtet sich nach den Vorschriften des Wissenschaftzeitvertragsgesetzes.
Ihre Aufgaben:
• Durchführung fachdidaktischer Lehrveranstaltungen in den Studiengängen Lehramt für Gymnasien, Lehramt für Haupt‐/ Real-/ und Gesamtschulen, B.A. Philosophie und M.A. Philosophie (Ergänzungsfach) im Umfang von 4 SWS
• Fachdidaktische Betreuung und Beratung der Studierenden für den Bereich „Didaktik der Philosophie“ im Rahmen der eigenen Lehrveranstaltungen
• Vorbereitungs- und Begleitseminare zum Praxissemester in den Lehramtsstudiengängen
• Mitarbeit bei der Betreuung der Studiengänge (Koordination des Lehrangebots; Vergabe von Lehraufträgen; Re-Akkreditierung von Studiengängen; Änderungen der Studienordnungen; Beantwortung von Anfragen zum Studienaufbau, Lehrangebot, zu Leistungsanforderungen und Prüfungen etc.)
Es handelt sich um eine Stelle zur wissenschaftlichen Weiterqualifikation (Promotion/Habilitation). Hierzu wird im Rahmen der Dienstaufgaben Gelegenheit gegeben.
Ihr Profil:
• qualifizierter Abschluss in Philosophie (Magister, Staatsexamen oder Promotion)
• fachdidaktische Qualifikationen
• Lehrerfahrung in Schule und Hochschule erwünscht
Die Universität Siegen strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von Frauen an. Entsprechend
qualifizierte Frauen werden um ihre Bewerbung gebeten. Die Universität Siegen bietet gute
Möglichkeiten, Beruf und Familie zu vereinbaren.
Bewerbungen geeigneter Schwerbehinderter sind erwünscht.
Auskunft erteilt Prof. Dr. Dieter Schönecker, Telefon : 0271 740 4477; dieter [dot] schoenecker [__at__] uni-siegen [dot] de
Wenn Sie sich für diese Position interessieren, senden Sie bitte Ihre vollständigen und aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen in üblicher schriftlicher Form (Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse, Themen der bisher durchgeführten Lehrveranstaltungen) bis zum 3. Februar 2012 an die Universität Siegen, Philosophische Fakultät, z.Hd. Prof. Dr. Dieter Schönecker, D-57068 Siegen; Bewerbungen in elektronischer Form schicken Sie bitte an schulte [__at__] philosophie [dot] uni-siegen [dot] de
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Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Adelaide
School of Humanities (Ref: 17177)
The School of Humanities at The University of Adelaide invites applications
for the tenurable post of Lecturer (Level B) in Philosophy. The area of
specialization for this vacancy is open.
Continuing position available from 1 July 2012.
Salary: (Level B) $80,019 per annum, plus an employer superannuation
contribution of 17% applies.
Closing date 24/02/2012*
Applicants are asked to address the knowledge and experience and
qualifications sections within the position description,
Please find here the link to the advert, further information and also the
selection criteria
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/current/17177/
Email applications to
georgina [dot] deally [__at__] adelaide [dot] edu [dot] au
Contact: A/Professor Jennifer A. McMahon
Email: jenny [dot] mcmahon [__at__] adelaide [dot] edu [dot] au
Phone: +61 8 8313 5296
*Please note closing date is later than previously advertised in Advance
Notice
Please note that this is a readvertised position with a revised closing date:
Research Centre Director
Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE)
- an Australian Research Council Special Research Centre
• Full time, Fixed term – Five (5) years (to be held concurrently with a continuing appointment as Professor)
• Academic Level E - $149,581 (plus loading and 17% Superannuation)
• Canberra, Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange or Wagga Wagga
The Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE) is an Australian Research Council Special Research Centre that commenced operations in 2000 and is now one of the world’s leading research centres in professional and applied ethics. CAPPE boasts a complement of over 20 academic research staff and over 50 postgraduate research students.
We are looking for The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Philosophy or equivalent doctorate in a cognate area with a strong research track record in one or more fields of professional and applied ethics. Candidates must also have a background in university teaching/postgraduate supervision and curriculum development together with superior administration skills including in budget management and supervision of staff. Demonstrable leadership ability and communication and networking skills are a necessity.
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to lead a high profile, internationally recognised research centre in partnership with two other highly regarded Australian Universities
Please visit our website: www.cappe.edu.au and www.csu.edu.au/research/dvc
Applications Close: March 4th, 2012. For more information on CAPPE see website www.cappe.edu.au.Enquiries: Professor Seumas Miller: semiller [__at__] csu [dot] edu [dot] au
Contact
E-mail: semiller [__at__] csu [dot] edu [dot] au
*Joint Ph.D. Program in History, Philosophy and Didactics of Science,
University of Cagliari, Italy*
*CALL FOR STUDENT/PREDOC POSITIONS*
We welcome and highly encourage applications by international students, as
well as Italian ones, wishing to pursue a research project in areas of
(1) history of science, (2) mathematical logic and philosophy of science,
(3) didactics of science, (4) theories of languages and scientific
communication. We expect to admit a total of 6 students and award
3 fellowships (renewable up to completion of the program); 1 fellowship is
reserved to international students. In addition, 2 more admissions (without
any fellowship) are reserved to international students. *It is expected that
at least one fellowship will be awarded to students in the Mathematical Logic
and Philosophy of Science curriculum*.
*1. General information on the program*
The Ph.D. Program in History, Philosophy and Didactics of Science was
instituted in 2004. The program is limited in size, so that each student may
work closely with our faculty and receive substantial individual attention.
*2. Structure of the program*
The program consists of 3 semesters of coursework followed by 3 semesters of
supervised dissertation research. It is divided into four curricula:
a) History of Science; b) Mathematical Logic and Philosophy of Science;
c) Didactics of Science; d) Theories of Languages and Scientific Communication.
*3. Admission*
3.1 Eligibility - Students holding a bachelor's or master's degree from an
accredited university are eligible to apply for admission. Given the
interdisciplinary nature of the program, the backgrounds of prospective
students may vary considerably,
ranging from scientific disciplines -- e.g. physics, mathematics, the life
sciences -- to the humanities -- e.g. philosophy, psychology, education.
3.2 Application - Students are admitted only once each academic year, in the
Spring semester, beginning in March. The deadline for application for the
Spring semester, 2012 will be *January 5, 2012*. Applications should be
submitted on-line, at the address https://webstudenti.unica.it/esse3/Start.do .
Before submitting your application you must register, by clicking on the link
"Registration". After registering, you should enter the Reserved Area -->
Registrar's Office --> Admission Test --> Registration --> Ph.D. Course.
Here, you should look for "Scuola di Dottorato in Filosofia ed Epistemologia -
Dottorato in Storia, Filosofia e Didattica delle Scienze"
and click on Iscriviti --> Confirm. After submitting your on-line application
you should pay an application fee ofEUR 21.00. You cannot pay this fee before
two working days are elapsed from the date of your on-line application.
The application fee is payable on-line by credit card, by clicking on
Registrar's Office --> Payments. Evidence of the fee payment should be
enclosed in the documentation to be submitted by post (see sec. 3.3 below).
3.3 Admission screening - International applicants should submit:
(1) printed application form (generated upon completion of the on-line
application procedure);
(2) a Skype account to be used for a videocall interview (see below);
(3) double sided color copy of a valid ID.The ID picture must be clearly
visible;
(4) evidence of the fee payment;
(5) official university transcript, showing the degree earned, and all the
courses taken with corresponding grades.If not in English,
the transcript should be translated in English or Italian.Either an
original transcript or a certified copy may be submitted;
(6) a curriculum vitae (with signature) including a statement of purpose and a
listing of relevant publications, activities, projects, etc.;
(7) at least one recommendation letter by a professor from the University that
granted the degree;
(8) publications or documentation concerning relevant activities, projects,
professional experience, /etc./ Publications and documentation should
be submitted in either English or Italian.
All items listed above should be sent by registered mail with delivery
confirmation (or equivalent means) to the following address:
Università degli Studi di Cagliari,
Settore dottorati e master
via San Giorgio, 12 (ex Clinica Aresu)
09124 Cagliari, ITALY
The complete application package must be received by *12:00 a.m. January 5, 2012*.
Italian residents should submit documentation according to "Bando di Concorso,
Decreto Rettorale n. 109 del 25.11.2011", available at
http://www.unica.it/pub/3/index.jsp?is=3&iso=47.
All applicants will then be required to take part in an oral selection,
consisting of an interview, to be held in English or Italian (on *January 17,
2012*), either in Cagliari or by Skype videocall, with members of the Graduate
Studies Committee. The interview will mainly focus on the applicant's research
interests. Notification of admission and financial assistance (if any) will be
made shortly after the screening.
3.4 Financial assistance - All enrolled students will be granted tuition
waivers. In addition, a number of stipends will be awarded, partly depending
on the availability of sponsorships by public or private institutions.
At present, we expect to award 3 fellowships (renewable up to completion of the
program) out of a total of 6 regular admissions; 1 fellowship is reserved to
international students. In addition, 2 special admissions (without any
fellowship) will be reserved to international students.
5.4 Residency requirements - At least four semesters must be spent in resident
study at the University of Cagliari. The remaining two semesters may be spent
at other accredited Italian or foreign universities. All students are
encouraged to spend at least one semester abroad; in particular, students
receiving financial assistance may apply for a 50% grant raise for each stay
at a foreign university (provided its duration is at least one month).
*6. Facilities*
Students may access the facilities of the Department of Philosophy and Human
Sciences -- in particular, they will share an office with other students in
the program.
*7. Final examination*
The dissertation will be evaluated by a Board appointed by the Graduate Studies
Committee. In addition, a report from an external referee will be taken into
account. The candidate is expected to orally defend her/his dissertation before
the Board. A Board member may vote to pass the student only if in his/her
opinion the dissertation is acceptable as submitted or if it requires changes
that are minor in substance or of an editorial nature. A student may pass only
if a consensus is reached among the Board members.
*8. Members of the Logic and Philosophy of Science research group*
The aspirant will have the opportunity to actively cooperate in research
activities with the following members of the Logic and Philosophy of Science
research group (full, associate, or assistant professors in this list may also
be chosen as advisors).
*Roberto Giuntini* (Full professor): quantum logic, fuzzy logic, quantum
computation
*Marco Giunti*giunti [__at__] unica [dot] it (Associate professor,
Graduate Coordinator): dynamical systems, computation theory, formal ontology,
philosophy of cognitive science, general philosophy of science, philosophy
of mind
*Francesco Paoli*(Associate professor): nonclassical logics, abstract
algebraic logic, universal algebra, philosophy of logic
*Antonio Ledda*(Assistant Professor): nonclassical logics, universal algebra,
abstract algebraic logic
*Hector Freytes*(Visiting Professor): quantum logic, fuzzy logic,
categorical logic
*Giuseppe Sergioli*(Postdoctoral researcher): quantum computation, foundations
of physics
*Giuliano Vivanet*(Postdoctoral researcher): learning theories, educational
technologies, semantic web and ontology
Aspirants will also have the opportunity to interact with long term visiting
professors from major international institutions who visit our University, often
on a regular basis. Our visitor list for the year 2012 includes Guido
Bacciagaluppi (University of Aberdeen), Stanley Gudder (University of Denver),
Constantine Tsinakis (Vanderbilt University, Nashville).