The Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) is seeking a highly talented and motivated PhD student interested in working in an interdisciplinary environment that explores uncharted scientific and policy-related territory.

The mission of MCC is to create and advance theory as well as policy for sustainable governance of global and local commons and climate change. Research is driven by policy relevance and is regularly interdisciplinary in nature. MCC is a joint initiative of the Stiftung Mercator and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).

MCC is unique in organizing its research efforts around the production of assessment reports. Based on excellent research, these reports will analyze alternative future pathways for the governance of global commons and the associated critical tradeoffs faced by society.

Research Tasks

The MCC Working Group “Assessments and Scientific Policy Advice” (ASP) seeks one PhD student to advance research on one of the following two areas:

1) Towards a science of assessment-making: Meta-study of assessment reports at the science-policy interface
Scientific assessment processes and reports enable structuring scientific knowledge and science-policy interactions. At the same time, assessments face serious challenges in providing reliable, well-communicated, and policy-neutral but policy-relevant aggregation of scientific knowledge. The task for the PhD student is to develop a theoretical and normative framework for assessment-making and its evaluation. This will particularly involve analyzing and evaluating previous assessment reports, but also reflecting existing or developing novel models of the science-policy interface. Results of this research shall inform and improve future MCC assessments processes.
The successful candidate has a strong interest in interdisciplinary research and features a background in political sciences, sociology or philosophy. Ideally, this is combined with a basic understanding of natural sciences, engineering or economics. Experience in science-policy interaction and related research is an asset.

2) Political philosophy of commons
The concept of commons is inextricably linked to normative and ethical questions pertaining legitimate ownership, access and control of natural and social resources and infrastructures. The task for the PhD student is to contribute to the development of a theoretical and normative framework for the governance and regulation of global and local commons. Important issues in this area include political philosophy and democratic theory, sustainability and stewardship concepts, and multi-level governance across different regions.
The successful candidate has a strong interest in interdisciplinary research and ideally combines a background in political philosophy with a basic understanding of economics (esp. game theory), political sciences or sociology.

Requirements:
Suitable candidates will hold an excellent Master's Degree (or equivalent) in one of the disciplines mentioned above. The successful candidate is able to demonstrate the potential for excellence in research in the above-mentioned research areas. She or he has a good command of written and spoken English, is highly motivated, open-minded and willing to work as a team player in an interdisciplinary context.

Salary for the PhD position is according to E13 TV-L (50 % position, 3 years). MCC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to achieving workforce diversity.
The desired starting date is September 2012. Early applications are strongly encouraged as applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
The application should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of university certificates (indicating all taken courses and grades), relevant publications, and one academic letter of recommendation.
Please send applications via email
More information on MCC and the Working Group “Assessments and Scientific Policy Advice” is available on our website (www.mcc-berlin.net).

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one year position as lecturer, September 1, 2012-June, 30, 2013, to teach three courses (introductory and/or advanced). Our main needs are in ethics and political philosophy; ability to teach a course in the area of philosophy of mind and/or cognitive science would be a plus. PhD or advanced ABD status. $25,000.00 with benefits. Applications should include a c.v., a writing sample, three letters of recommendation, sample syllabi, and evidence of teaching ability to philosophia [__at__] brandeis [dot] edu. For inquiries about the position, please contact Prof. Marion Smiley, chair of the search committee, at smiley [__at__] brandeis [dot] edu. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 28th, 2012. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

The School of Divinity, History and Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Philosophy. The postholder will be expected to dedicate 50% of her/his time to undertaking research within the Northern Institute of Philosophy. (To clarify, the teaching load will be held to 50% of the standard teaching load in the department and will include probationary relief.)

The Northern Institute of Philosophy—directed by Professor Crispin Wright—is dedicated to collaborative research on fundamental philosophical issues and to the provision of a dedicated training environment for early career (postdoctoral and postgraduate) philosophical researchers. It also runs a programme of wider outreach and societal impact activities co-ordinated to its researches. The work of the Institute centres upon a number of projects in the core areas of analytic philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology and the philosophies of logic, language, mathematics and mind. We currently host the AHRC-funded project, Basic Knowledge, and the Leverhulme Trust-funded project, Relativism and Rational Tolerance. The Institute is home to a number of associated postdoctoral fellows and PhD students.

This post will involve a balanced commitment to both departmental and Institute activities aimed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of philosophical research and teaching at the University of Aberdeen at all levels. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the collaborative research activities of the Institute, both through supporting Institute activities and through his or her own research and research initiatives. The candidate will be encouraged to establish and lead an Institute research group dedicated to his or her own research project and will be appropriately supported in efforts to seek external funding for research projects.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 salary scale for Lecturer (£37,012 - £44,166 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 22 June 2012.

For more information and to apply please go to http://tinyurl.com/7lvd626

La Faculté de philosophie de l’Université Laval, http://www.fp.ulaval.ca, souhaite pourvoir un poste de professeur régulier temps plein à rang ouvert.
La personne titulaire assumera des enseignements réguliers aux trois cycles, contribuera par ses publications à la recherche en philosophie des sciences, supervisera les travaux de maîtrise et de doctorat des étudiants(es) et participera également aux activités universitaires et administratives de l’unité de rattachement.
CLÔTURE DU CONCOURS : 10 août 2012
ENTRÉE EN FONCTION : 1er janvier 2013
INFORMATION : http://www.rh.ulaval.ca/sgc/accueil/emplois/emplois_professeurs/cache/by...