Leibniz University Hannover and Bielefeld University jointly seek to fill

5 Doctoral Candidate Positions (65% TV-L 13)
in Ethics of Science and/or Philosophy of Science

starting April 1, 2020, within the Graduiertenkolleg (research training group) GRK 2073 “Integrating Ethics and Epistemology of Scientific Research”.

The appointment will be for 3 years. The positions will be filled as 65% Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in positions on salary scale TV-L 13. (This amounts to a monthly net salary roughly between 1600 and 1750 €, plus benefits such as health insurance.) Three of the positions are expected to be located at Leibniz University Hannover and the other two at Bielefeld University.

GRK 2073 “Integrating Ethics and Epistemology of Scientific Research” is a research training group that is established as a joint project by Leibniz University Hannover and Bielefeld University. It is funded by the German national funding agency (DFG). Its research program aims at bridging the gap between practice and theory in the philosophical investigation of scientific research in two ways: firstly, it examines new connections between practical philosophy of science (ethics of science, political philosophy of science) and theoretical philosophy of science (epistemology, metaphysics); secondly, it analyzes relevant links between the material culture of the sciences (objects, equipment, experiments, practices) and the cognitive dimension of the sciences (theories, hypotheses, discourses, models). The working language of GRK 2073 is English.

Applicants should be fluent in English and able to demonstrate an interest in at least one of the two areas: practical philosophy of science (i.e., ethics and/or political philosophy of science) or theoretical philosophy of science (epistemology and/or metaphysics of science). They must hold a pertinent university degree (typically an MA degree in Philosophy or HPS) and must be eligible to enroll as doctoral students in Philosophy at Leibniz University Hannover or Bielefeld University. They need to specify a dissertation project that fits the aims of the research program of GRK 2073 as described above.

The obligations of each holder of one of the advertised positions will be to conduct research on a dissertation project that contributes to the research program of GRK 2073 and to participate in the training activities that are specified by the qualification program. Holders of the positions must enroll as doctoral students in philosophy at Leibniz University Hannover or Bielefeld University. It is expected that they take residence in the region of their respective campus.

Applications should be sent by e-mail to admissions [__at__] philos [dot] uni-hannover [dot] de and must be received by December 12, 2019. Please consult by all means the application guide on our website for further information on how to apply (as well as on the research training group and the positions offered): https://grk2073.org/apply/

For informal enquiries please contact Rafael Ugarte Chacón (rafael [dot] ugarte [dot] chacon [__at__] philos [dot] uni-hannover [dot] de).

Leibniz University Hannover and Bielefeld University both aim to promote women within the scope of the statutory provisions and, hence, emphatically invite qualified women to apply for these positions. Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification.

The Department of Philosophy at King’s University College at Western University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment in Philosophy, beginning July 1, 2020. The area of specialization required for this appointment is Ethics broadly understood. While the area of competence is open, the department welcomes various approaches to contemporary ethical issues from a global, non-canonical, and cross-cultural perspective. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active research program and to develop and teach courses in Human Rights and Socio-political Ethics, Environmental Ethics, and Ethics of Technology, as well as advanced courses in Ethics. The teaching load at King’s is 2.5 courses per year. Candidates must have completed their PhD in Philosophy by the start date of the appointment or shortly thereafter. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

King’s University College is a mid-size Catholic liberal arts college affiliated with Western University located in London, Ontario. The Department of Philosophy is a small but outstanding department with diverse research interests and teaching strengths. Our Faculty are passionate teachers, established scholars, and members of the School of Graduate and Post-Graduate Studies at Western.

Applications should include: (1) a letter of intent; (2) a curriculum vitae (including a list of academic honors, awards and publications); (3) a writing sample; (4) 3 confidential letters of reference (Applicants should ensure that referees are aware that their letters must reach the Department by the application deadline.); (5) a teaching statement (including evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness); (6) two short descriptions of how you would teach a one-semester course in human rights and socio-political ethics and a one-semester course in Environmental Ethics.

Applications should be submitted via email to jobsearchphil [__at__] kings [dot] uwo [dot] ca

Letters of reference should be submitted directly to Dr. Steve Lofts, King’s University College, Department of Philosophy, 266 Epworth Ave, London, ON N6A 2M3. or to Dr. Steve Lofts at jobsearchphil [__at__] kings [dot] uwo [dot] ca.

Deadline: January 1, 2020.

Inquiries about the position may be addressed to: Professor Steve Lofts, Chair, Department of Philosophy (email: slofts [__at__] uwo [dot] ca).

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

• Rare Opportunity for a Lecturer in History and Philosophy of Science
• Located at Camperdown Campus
• Full-time, Continuing Employment, Base Salary: $106,343 - $126,279 p.a. Level B, plus annual leave loading and a generous employer’s contribution to superannuation.

About the opportunity

The School of History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) is looking for a lecturer to expand our current research and teaching program. The applicant is expected to make substantial and sustained contributions to the School’s academic program through research, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, teaching, and outreach. We welcome applicants from candidates with expertise in any field related to the various sub-disciplines of HPS but are particularly looking for someone who a) is able to address issues related to science and ethics, and/or science and social policy, broadly construed; and b) will have an excellent ability in engaging with scientists and scholars from other disciplines. Applications from scholars conducting research on non-western topics are encouraged.

The School of HPS is part of the Faculty of Science and draws undergraduate and postgraduate students from both science and the humanities. This appointment recognises its continuous growth in student numbers, scholarly output and competitive funding, and the successful candidates will be expected to actively contribute to the expansion of the School’s international reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

About you

We see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer who possesses:

• The ability to undertake original research either independently or as part of a team, and the potential and/or ability (potential to attract funding for research.
• Demonstrable deep and broad experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by lecturing and/or participation in team teaching within an established program and experience in teaching in a variety of settings.
• Proven skills in, or well-articulated ideas about, designing and delivering quality educational programs that support student needs and meet curriculum requirements

About us

The School of History and Philosophy of Science consists of an outstanding group of researchers and has a strong record in attracting grant funding and in terms of publication output. As a discipline, it has received the highest grade – 5 – in the recent Australian Research Council’s Excellence in Research in Australia (ERA) survey. The School of HPS is part of the Faculty of Science, and draws undergraduate and postgraduate students from both science and the humanities. It enjoys excellent relations with departments in the Arts faculty (in particular Philosophy and History), as well as with medicine, leading to innovative collaborations in research and teaching.

How to apply

For more information on the position and University, please view the position description available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the Job Reference No. 1439/0719C to apply.

Closing date: 11:30pm, Thursday 14 November 2019 (Sydney Time)

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FELLOWS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 15

The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University invites applications from a broad range of researchers and practitioners who will work over the course of the year on pressing issues in ethics. Faculty in arts and sciences and professional schools, postdoctoral scholars, practitioners, and researchers from industry, government, and NGOs are eligible to apply.

For the 2020-21 academic year, the theme at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics will once again be the Ethics of Technological and Biomedical Innovation.

Priority will be given to early career scholars and practitioners whose work closely aligns with this theme, but we reserve some "open" slots for senior scholars and practitioners, and for exceptionally competitive applicants whose work in ethics falls outside this scope. The goal will be to craft a cohort in which "thematic" fellows and "open" fellows will all find valuable intellectual partnerships to support and spur their work. 

All Fellows-in-Residence will be expected to devote the majority of their time to their individual projects and to participate in regular work-in-progress seminars. In addition, Fellows are strongly encouraged to participate in the Center's programming, which includes public lectures, themed seminars and reading groups, conferences, workshops, and lunch discussions.

Under our current theme, the Center is pleased to offer joint fellowship opportunities with the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, the Carr Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School, the Center for Bioethics at the Harvard Medical School, the Center for Research on Computation and Society at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology and Bioethics at the Harvard Law School.

Applicants will be invited to indicate on the application form whether they wish to be considered for a joint fellowship position with one of these Centers. If selected, the joint fellowship will offer access to development opportunities and programming at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics and our partnering Center.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must have a PhD, professional degree, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent professional experience. Applicants from any discipline or professional field will be considered. Those who have previously held a yearlong residential Fellowship at the Center are not eligible; this limitation does not apply to former Undergraduate Fellows or former Graduate Fellows. The Fellows-in-Residence Program runs the course of the academic year, typically from the beginning of September through the end of May, and is open to all applicants who meet the above criteria, regardless of citizenship.

STIPEND

Faculty:
We offer a stipend of one-half of your base academic year salary, up to $75,000, and a research allowance of up to $3,000 for approved expenses directly related to your work, such as travel, books, and research assistance.

Post-Doc:
The stipend for post-doctoral fellows was $50,000.00 in 2019-20 and will be set for 2020-21 in accordance with the University rate. We also provide a research allowance of up to $3,000 for approved expenses directly related to your work, such as travel, books, and research assistance.

Practitioners:
Practitioner stipends will be determined on a case-by-case basis, commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you will need to complete an online application form, found at ethics.harvard.edu/fellows-in-residence, which includes submission of the following in .pdf, .doc, or .docx form:

- Cover letter stating your background and interest in the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics Fellows-in-Residence Program

- CV

- Research proposal

- Recent writing sample

Names and contact information for three professional references will be requested, no letters will be accepted at this stage.

The deadline for submitting this application is November 15, 2019. Please note that the application form will be saved automatically while in progress, but no edits or alterations will be allowed once you have submitted the application. Should you have any questions regarding this application process, please send an email to EJSafraFellowships [__at__] fas [dot] harvard [dot] edu.