Jobs In Philosophy
Doctoral studentship in practical philosophy at the Philosophy Department, Lund University - Reg. No PA 2012/44
Lund University invites applications for a doctoral studentship in practical philosophy (four years proper employment), at the Department of Philosophy, with a starting date of 1 September 2012.
The department consists of three units: Practical Philosophy, Theoretical Philosophy and Cognitive Science. The units are to a large extent autonomous when it comes to research and teaching profiles. A common ambition for the department’s researchers is to contribute to the international development of their fields, by publishing articles in peer-reviewed international journals of high quality, by publishing books with international publishers, and by co-operating with researchers at other departments in Sweden and abroad.
Research profile in Practical Philosophy: Main areas in which the unit conducts research are value theory, including formal axiology, reasons and normativity, practical rationality, decision theory, quality of life, concepts of desert, rights, and equality, social ontology, group action and shared responsibility, neo-Kantian ethics and virtue ethics. See the department's website www.fil.lu.se for more detailed information about research, external evaluation reports and self-evaluations.
For information about the announced position, please contact Professor Wlodek Rabinowicz.
E-mail wlodek [dot] rabinowicz [__at__] fil [dot] lu [dot] se tel. 046-2227595
For the official text of the announcement at the website of the Faculty of Humanities and Theology, see http://www.ht.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11295
For information on general terms of employment, regulations etc., please contact Senior Administrative Officer Jesper Olsson, Office of the Faculties of Humanities and Theology,
jesper [dot] olsson [__at__] kansliht [dot] lu [dot] se tel. 046-222 83 15.
The regulations for research studies at the Faculties are available (in Swedish) at http://www.ht.lu.se/doktorand/styrdokument-och-regelverk-foerforskarutbi...
Telephone numbers and email addresses are available on the University’s website, http://www.lu.se.
Eligibility
A person has basic eligibility for research (third-cycle) studies if he or she either
1. has taken a second-cycle qualification
2. has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at second cycle,
or
3. has acquired essentially corresponding knowledge in Sweden or abroad.
Special eligibility for research studies in practical philosophy has a person who has completed course requirements in practical philosophy, or a corresponding subject, of 120 higher education credits, including a paper in practical philosophy corresponding to at least 15 higher education credits at second cycle.
The requirement of special eligibility is also satisfied by an applicant who has acquired essentially corresponding knowledge in Sweden or abroad.
Transitional provision: A person who fulfils the requirements for basic and special eligibility for admission to research studies before 1 July 2007 will also be considered to have basic and special eligibility for admission to research studies after that date.
Selection
The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from research studies. Before submitting an application, all candidates should discuss a potential research project with the subject representative or equivalent in the relevant subject.
Application
The application must be submitted on the form that is available at
http://www.ht.lu.se/doktorand/ansoekan-och-antagning
The application must include:
- records of first- and second-cycle studies (transcripts of courses and grades)
- first- and second-cycle theses/degree projects
- a list of other relevant administrative and educational qualifications
- scholarly journal articles, reports or papers of relevance for the subject
- where applicable, documented skills in a language of relevance for the research studies
- project proposal (1500 words max. excluding references)
Applicants who have already been admitted to doctoral studies in practical philosophy must also submit an up-to-date individual study plan.
Only the application form in the original, and no other documents, is to be sent to Registrator, Kansli HT, Box 117, 221 00 Lund, Sweden.
A copy of the application form and all documents referred to in the application are to be sent to the Department of Philosophy, Lund University, Kungshuset, Lundagård, 222 22 Lund, Sweden.
The application, including attachments, must arrive by Thursday, 1 March 2012.
The subject and relevant registration number (Ref No 2012/44) must be clearly indicated in the appropriate places. Applications are filed for two years, in accordance with the Swedish National Archives regulations.
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Wlodek Rabinowicz
Professor of Practical Philosophy
Department of Philosophy, Lund University
Kungshuset, Lundagård, 222 22 Lund, Sweden
tel: +46-46-2227595 fax: +46-462224424
http://www.fil.lu.se/persons/person.asp?lang=eng&filpers=773
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Calgary invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship starting on September 1, 2012. The area of specialization is logic or the philosophy of science. The fellow will be expected to have a well-defined research project, teach up to one course each term, and participate in the research activities of the department. All requirements for the PhD must have been completed by the starting date and no earlier than September 2007. The stipend is $50,000 Canadian. Specific inquires about this position may be directed to: Ali Kazmi, Head, Department of Philosophy, University of Calgary akazmi [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca. Complete dossiers, including a cv, at least three letters of reference, a recent sample of writing, and a detailed research proposal may be sent to: Merlette Schnell, Manager, Department of Philosophy, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 CANADA. Email applications will be accepted. Send to schnell [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of the applications will begin on March 22, 2012.
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