Jobs In Philosophy

The University of Sydney,
Sydney,
Australia
Post date: November 25, 2015
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Philosophy
Deadline: December 21, 2015

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Reference no: 2362/1115

• Utilise your expertise in ethical and political philosophies concerned with the imagination (as well as reason), embodiment, and difference in ethical and political life
• Develop your academic career alongside supportive colleagues
• Full-time, fixed term for three years: $79K - $109K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff, supporting over 52,000 students.

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history of intellectual rigour and offers a vibrant research and teaching environment. The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of five schools in the faculty, made up of the departments of Archaeology; Classics and Ancient History; Gender and Cultural Studies; History; and Philosophy. The school brings together an exciting group of academics and students who participate in a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is home to some of the leading researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, as well as regularly hosting prominent visitors and international colloquia.

The Department of Philosophy is a leading centre for research and teaching offering a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study in many fields including the history of ancient and early modern philosophy; political philosophy; aesthetics; ethics; philosophy of science; and philosophy of mind, logic, and critical theory.

The University of Sydney invites applications from qualified individuals for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of philosophies of imagination, embodiment, and difference. The successful applicant will work with Professor Moira Gatens and will maintain their own high-quality research project while contributing to collaborative research, also assisting with the organisation of research seminars, workshops, and conferences.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• a PhD in Philosophy (awarded by time of commencement of appointment)
• research expertise in social and political philosophy and ethics (with particular emphasis on the role of the imagination, embodiment, and difference)
• an outstanding capacity for research and writing.

Desirable for appointment is your:

• administrative experience, particularly in organising workshops and/or seminars
• ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
• publication record in social, ethical, or political philosophy.

The preferred starting date is 29 February 2016 (negotiable).

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 11.30pm 21 December 2015 (Sydney Time)

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

The University of Sydney,
Sydney,
Australia
Post date: November 25, 2015
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Philosophy
Deadline: December 21, 2015

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Reference no: 2362/1115

• Utilise your expertise in ethical and political philosophies concerned with the imagination (as well as reason), embodiment, and difference in ethical and political life
• Develop your academic career alongside supportive colleagues
• Full-time, fixed term for three years: $79K - $109K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff, supporting over 52,000 students.

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history of intellectual rigour and offers a vibrant research and teaching environment. The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of five schools in the faculty, made up of the departments of Archaeology; Classics and Ancient History; Gender and Cultural Studies; History; and Philosophy. The school brings together an exciting group of academics and students who participate in a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is home to some of the leading researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, as well as regularly hosting prominent visitors and international colloquia.

The Department of Philosophy is a leading centre for research and teaching offering a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study in many fields including the history of ancient and early modern philosophy; political philosophy; aesthetics; ethics; philosophy of science; and philosophy of mind, logic, and critical theory.

The University of Sydney invites applications from qualified individuals for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of philosophies of imagination, embodiment, and difference. The successful applicant will work with Professor Moira Gatens and will maintain their own high-quality research project while contributing to collaborative research, also assisting with the organisation of research seminars, workshops, and conferences.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• a PhD in Philosophy (awarded by time of commencement of appointment)
• research expertise in social and political philosophy and ethics (with particular emphasis on the role of the imagination, embodiment, and difference)
• an outstanding capacity for research and writing.

Desirable for appointment is your:

• administrative experience, particularly in organising workshops and/or seminars
• ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
• publication record in social, ethical, or political philosophy.

The preferred starting date is 29 February 2016 (negotiable).

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 11.30pm 21 December 2015 (Sydney Time)

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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University of North Georgia,
Blue Ridge,
USA
Post date: November 19, 2015
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Deadline: January 3, 2016

The Department of History, Anthropology and Philosophy invites applications for a tenure-track position in Philosophy on the Blue Ridge campus at the Assistant Professor level beginning June 1, 2016.

The vision for the Blue Ridge Campus is to offer a variety of educational pathways that meet the needs of the region, to include dual-enrollment courses for high school students, continuing and professional education programs for adult learners, and a full-time cohort-based program for first-time freshmen with courses that will enable students to complete degrees in regional high-demand disciplines. This cohort model may include learning communities and an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum that builds the skills necessary for success in college-level work and uses the region as a context for learning in and out of the classroom. The university will support student success through financial counseling, mandatory advising, and a required pre-college summer program.
Review of applications begins January 4, 2016.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

This position will require teaching three (3) or four (4) courses per semester along with curriculum development on this newest of UNG’s five campuses. Summer teaching is a possibility with this position. Service and scholarly activities are expected, and interdisciplinary curriculum development will be an important component of this position.

Certifications/Licenses & Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in hand by June 1, 2016 is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential. Online teaching experience a plus. AOS & AOC: Open, although preference will be given to those who have experience and interest in Non-Western philosophy.

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial Transcripts

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit contact information for three professional references. If selected as a finalist, you will also be required to submit three letters of recommendations.

Employer Information: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, as determined by the University of North Georgia in its sole discretion. The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

We provide equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, protected veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

Department of Philosophy Dalhousie University ,
Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Canada
Post date: November 18, 2015
Probationary Tenure stream position at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Professor
Deadline: January 31, 2016

The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications for a
probationary tenure stream position at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Professor, effective
July 1, 2016. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Areas of specialization:
Epistemology, Metaphysics, History of Philosophy: Rationalists and Empiricists. Areas of
competence: critical thinking, other areas in the history of philosophy, especially Ancient
or Kant.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced
undergraduate/graduate levels, with graduate student supervision and committee work.
Excellence in teaching and research is required. Applicants must hold (or be about to
receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience. The
ideal candidate would be able to teach the following classes: third-year survey classes and
advanced topics classes in Epistemology and Metaphysics, second year classes in the
Rationalists and the Empiricists, critical thinking, and intro to philosophy. Other areas of
competence in the history of philosophy would be assets.
Applications should include: a complete curriculum vitae, transcripts (undergraduate and
graduate), writing sample, teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness),
a statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies, and three confidential
letters of recommendation (in hard copy, forwarded separately by the referees). A record
of publication will be an asset.
Applications should be sent to Duncan MacIntosh, Chair, Department of Philosophy,
Dalhousie University, 6135 University Avenue, PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H
4R2. (Please use dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] ca for correspondence).
Deadline for applications is January 31, 2016
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative
Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal
people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

Texas State University,
San Marcos, TX,
USA
Post date: November 4, 2015
Two Assistant Professor Positions - Tenure-Track
Deadline: December 4, 2015

The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University invites applications for two Tenure-Track Assistant professorships to start in the Fall 2016 semester. AOS: One or more of: Applied Philosophy; Experimental Philosophy; Cognitive Science & Moral Psychology; Ethics of Science and Technology; Bioethics; Research Ethics; Africana Thought; or Philosophy of Culture. AOC: One or more of: History of Philosophy; Ethics; Philosophy of Language; Logic; Metaphysics; or Aesthetics.

Typical teaching load is 3/3, with a 2/2 assigned for the first year. Some teaching may be in evening courses. The department teaches two courses that meet a General Education Core Curriculum requirement to over 4,000 students each long semester, offers a BA in Philosophy, a MA in Applied Philosophy and Ethics, and minors in Philosophy, Value Studies, and Religion. Class size for most 1000-level course sections is 50. The department also offers these courses in large lecture sections (with required weekly discussion groups and a team of Graduate Instructional Assistants).

Other course assignments will be based on expertise and departmental need, possibly including doctoral-level Responsible Conduct of Research/Research Ethics. There are expectations of service to the department, college, university, and profession. We strongly support cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Successful candidates will be expected to be effective teachers and committed to teaching lower level philosophy courses as part of a core curriculum. PhD in Philosophy required by the time of appointment. ABD candidates please provide a letter from your committee chair verifying your anticipated completion before August 2016. Experience teaching Introduction to Philosophy or Moral Problems courses, and an active research program are strongly preferred.

The Department: The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University grants the BA in Philosophy, the MA in Applied Philosophy and Ethics, and offers undergraduate minors in Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Value Studies, as well as a graduate certificate in Professional Ethics. The Department has 35 full-time faculty members in Fall 2015, and teaches the largest number of undergraduates of any public university in Texas, over 5000 in Fall 2015. Members of the department have received funding from NEH or NSF in each of the past three years. Departmental activities include the Philosophy Dialogues, a program of ~50 events each semester including lectures, films, and discussions; an active chapter of Phi Sigma Tau; an annual student symposium; an annual alumni banquet; two student journals; an Ethics Bowl team, and an International Business Ethics Case Competition team.

The University: Founded in 1899, Texas State University is a doctoral-granting Emerging Research University located in the Austin-San Antonio corridor, the largest campus in The Texas State University System, and the 4th largest in the state. Texas State’s more than 38,000 students choose from 96 undergraduate, 88 master’s, and 12 doctoral programs offered by ten colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 48% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is a Hispanic Serving Institution and one of the top 16 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In the fall of 2012, there were over 1,100 full-time faculty and nearly 2,000 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2012, Texas State had an annual operating budget of $450 million and research expenditures of more than $36 million. The Alkek Library has more than 2.3 million titles in its collection, including major archives of Cormac McCarthy and Sam Shepard in the Wittliff Collections. Located in the Texas Hill Country, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities including the headwaters of the San Marcos River, home to eight endangered species and the second-largest springs in Texas. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at http://www.txstate.edu.

TO APPLY: Please send the following to Professor Craig Hanks at craig [dot] hanks [__at__] txstate [dot] edu. Please include Assistant Professor Search in the subject line. Review will begin 4 December 2015.

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Research and Teaching Statement(s) – may be included in cover letter
• Evidence of Teaching Excellence
• Two Sample Syllabi:
o A syllabus for one of our 1000-level courses: PHIL 1305: Philosophy and Critical Thinking, or PHIL 1320: Ethics and Society;
o A Syllabus for a graduate level course
• Contact Information for References and Three Letters of Reference
• A Texas State University Employment Application available at: http://facultyrecords.provost.txstate.edu/faculty-employment/application...

Personnel Policies: Faculty are eligible for life, disability, health, and dental insurance programs. A variety of retirement plans are available depending on eligibility. Participation in a retirement plan is mandatory. The State contributes toward the health insurance programs and all retirement plans. http://www.humanresources.txstate.edu/benefits.htm

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System.
Texas State University is an EOE.

Texas State, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and institutional values, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or veterans’ status. Pursuant to university policy, this policy also prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC),
Berlin,
Germany
Post date: November 2, 2015
Post-doc position ethics or political philosophy of natural resource management
Deadline: December 15, 2015

Post-doc Position in Philosophical Ethics of Natural Resource Management

MCC's Working Group “Scientific Assessments, Ethics, and Public Policy” (SEP) offers a Post-doc position (2016 – 2018) to foster the philosophical-ethical reflection on the (property) rights over and management of natural resources, in particular regarding land and forests in the context of global climate change. The successful candidate is expected to contribute prominently to the scientific output of the group, mostly in terms of peer-reviewed publications. Research questions may include, for example, whether these natural resources should be regarded as (global) commons and what this would more precisely imply for their appropriate management from a social welfare perspective.

Within a few years the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) in Berlin has already established itself prominently in the climate policy research landscape, ranked as No. 2 of climate think tanks worldwide. MCC follows a unique research agenda that focusses on assessing the opportunities and risks of policy pathways regarding global commons, and their implications for sustainable development. MCC's research is driven by policy relevance and is largely interdisciplinary in nature. MCC is a joint initiative of the Mercator Foundation and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Cooperation with high-profile international partner organizations provides a network of excellence.

Inspired inter alia by John Dewey’s philosophy, the working group SEP examines design options for integrated scientific assessment-making in the context of public policy processes, and in particular how ethical aspects and conflicting stakes can be treated appropriately in these assessments in the case of highly complex, disputed policy issues, such as, for instance, land use and forest management.

Required background and qualification

• Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in philosophy (or be close to completion at the time of application) and should particularly be trained in interdisciplinary-ethical argumentation or political philosophy.
• A background in economics and/or public policy analysis would be an additional asset, but is not obligatory;
• The successful candidate is expected to conduct high-quality research publishable in reputable peer-reviewed journals, and is expected to seriously take an interest in public policy, particularly the management of natural resources such as forests and land;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary research team, to conceptualize a broad and ambitious research agenda, to plan and execute specific research projects; to meet task deadlines and goals; and to conduct research independently and publish results in peer-reviewed academic journals;
• Contributions to enhancing the research profile of the working group; potentially taking over responsibilities of supervising PhD student (depending on funding, however); potentially contributing to acquire third-party funding.

Applications

The institute's management and staff alike are committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, and tolerance. Salary for the position is according to the German TV-L (E14, fulltime-position). The contract duration would be 3 years with extension depending on funding. The envisaged starting date is 01 January 2016. The position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please send a Ietter of motivation (including ideas for your future research), resumé and a sample text via e-mail at your earliest convenience to:

Dr. Martin Kowarsch: kowarsch [__at__] mcc-berlin [dot] net

Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Martin Kowarsch in order to learn more about this position.

University of Massachusetts Lowell,
Massachusetts,
USA
Post date: October 27, 2015
Assistant Professor - Philosophy
Deadline: November 26, 2015

Assistant Professor - Philosophy
University of Massachusetts Lowell

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. AOS or AOC in applied or practical ethics. Primary teaching responsibility will be in ethics and the sciences, in particular Engineering Ethics, a required class for all engineering students. Candidates need not have prior experience teaching engineering ethics. The standard teaching load is 3/3 but faculty who meet university standards for research productivity are eligible for a 2/2 load. Applicants should provide evidence of effective teaching. Service to the Department and University is expected as well. Initial interviews will be held at the Eastern APA in January 2016. For those unable to attend the APA, we will consider alternative interview arrangements where feasible. Applications should be submitted by Dec. 1 to ensure full consideration.

The Philosophy Department currently consists of eight full-time members. We offer a B.A. degree in philosophy. UMass Lowell is a public national research university with 17,000 students; it is ranked as a top-tier national university by U.S. News and World Report.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. by time of appointment (September 1, 2016)
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups

To apply please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, writing sample, unofficial transcript, research statement, evidence of teaching, and three letters of reference at: jobs.uml.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54697

Initial interviews will be held at the Eastern APA in January 2016. For those unable to attend the APA, we will consider alternative interview arrangements where feasible. Applications should be submitted by December 1, 2015 to ensure full consideration.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.

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Higher School of Economics,
Moscow,
Russia
Post date: October 22, 2015
Assistant Professor
Deadline: December 2, 2015

The School of Philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities of the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, Russia invites applications for full-time, tenure-track positions of Assistant Professor in Philosophy and sub-fields. Applications for Associate and Full Professorships can also be considered in exceptional cases. Knowledge of Russian is not required as teaching is done in English.

About HSE
The HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university. Over the past twenty years, the HSE has become one of Russia's largest universities in the fields of economics, social sciences and humanities, and has earned the reputation of a national leader in higher education. One of its unique features has been its direct involvement in socioeconomic reforms in Russia, which has allowed HSE to develop as a “project and research university” where education, fundamental and applied research, and "think tank" activities are combined for the comprehensive development of society. Committed to high-quality research, HSE now has over twenty international research laboratories, led by eminent professors from all over the world; more such laboratories are expected to be opened by early 2016.

Requirements
Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. in philosophy, cultural studies, visual studies, or a related field, or be within a year of completion at the time of application. The successful candidate is expected to conduct high-quality research publishable in reputable peer-reviewed journals with research support provided by the university’s Centre for Advanced Studies. The appointments will be made for three years in the first instance, starting in September 2016, with reviews of teaching and research during the third year.

Benefits
The salary is competitive, indexed to inflation annually, and subject to a 13% flat income tax. The university offers health insurance (free of charge), language assistance, and other social benefits; travel support and other research assistance are generous. Since we have heavy emphasis placed on high quality research, the teaching load of newly hired faculty is relatively low and service is minimal.

Application and Interviews
Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper via online application form here: http://cas.hse.ru/expresspolls/poll/155920133.html.

At least 2 letters of reference should be forwarded directly to the attention of Philosophy Review Committee at cas [__at__] hse [dot] ru.

The deadline for accepting application materials is December 02, 2015.

More information about the university and the Centre is available at the www.hse.ru/en, http://phil.hse.ru/en/ and www.cas.hse.ru

University of Cambridge,
Cambridge,
United Kingdom
Post date: October 14, 2015
Research Associate (Fixed Term)
Deadline: November 12, 2015

The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) at CRASSH is seeking to appoint a Research Associate to join the project Managing Extreme Technological Risk, to work on the evaluation of extreme technological risk. Nuclear power, bioengineering, geoengineering and artificial intelligence are all examples of dual-use technology: technology that gives us power to bring great benefits to the world, but that may also pose great risks, whether from accidents or from deliberate misuse. Any reasonable policy regarding these new technologies has to weigh up those benefits against those risks.

This subproject proposes to examine issues such as: * the use and limitations of approaches such as cost-benefit analysis when evaluating extreme technological risk * the importance of mitigating extreme technological risk compared to other global priorities * issues in population ethics as they relate to future generations; * challenges associated with evaluating small probabilities of large payoffs; * challenges associated with moral and evaluative uncertainty as they relate to the long-term future of humanity. Relevant disciplines include: Philosophy (especially moral philosophy, applied ethics, and formal decision theory) and Economics (e.g., the economics of sustainability, the theory of future discounting), although suitable candidates outside these fields are welcomed.

Candidates will normally have a PhD in a relevant field or an equivalent level of research experience and accomplishment. The research associate will join a team of researchers developing a general methodology for the management of extreme technological risk. The RA will report to the Centre's Academic Director, Professor Huw Price, and will work under the direction and guidance of Professor Partha Dasgupta.

Post-holders will be expected to:

Conduct independent and collaborative research to be published as papers in leading academic journals;
Organise, participate in, and speak at workshops, lectures and conferences;
Develop collaborations with leading research groups;
Lead and collaborate on further funding applications relevant to the project and CSER's broader research aims.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2018 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy, please visit http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/8287/. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

The application process involves a two-stage registration (applicants must complete and submit both stages of the application process). Applicants should also register/log-on to the CRASSH Application system on the CRASSH website, www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/applications and follow the detailed instructions there.

Please quote reference VM07248 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

University of Cambridge,
Cambridge,
United Kingdom
Post date: October 14, 2015
Research Associate (Fixed Term)
Deadline: November 12, 2015

The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) at CRASSH is seeking to appoint an academic project manager, who will play a central role in developing CSER into a world-class research centre. We seek an ambitious candidate with initiative and a broad intellectual range for a postdoctoral role combining academic and administrative responsibilities. The Academic Project Manager will work with CSER's Executive Director and Academic Director to co-ordinate and develop CSER's projects and the Centre's overall profile, and to build and maintain collaborations with academic centres, industry leaders and policy makers in the UK and worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to play a formative research development role in the establishment of a world-class centre.

Candidates will normally have a PhD in a relevant field or an equivalent level of experience and accomplishment (for example, in a policy, industry, or think tank setting). The postholder will join a team of researchers developing a general methodology for the management of extreme technological risk. The RA will report to the Centre's Executive Director, Dr Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh.

Post-holders will be expected to:

Coordinate and develop the activities of CSER's research programmes ;
Organize and participate in meetings, workshops and conferences; leverage Cambridge's convening power to assemble world-leading expert meetings on topics relevant to extreme technological risk;
Act as an ambassador for the Centre's research, both within Cambridge and externally, engaging with academics, the media, policymakers, or other external audiences;
Conduct independent and collaborative research within CSER's broad focus areas, to be published as papers in leading academic journals;
Actively seek additional funding for the activities of the Centre; work with CSER's research team to develop research proposals;
The post-holder will be encouraged to set their own priorities within the role and work with a high degree of independence, as well as to bring their own ideas to the challenges of achieving the Centre's research and development objectives.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2017 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy, please visit http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/8287/. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

The application process involves a two-stage registration (applicants must complete and submit both stages of the application process). Applicants should also register/log-on to the CRASSH Application system on the CRASSH website, www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/applications and follow the detailed instructions there.

Please quote reference VM07245 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.