Positions, Fellowships and Grants

London School of Economics - PhD fellowship - Saturday, April 04, 2009
The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment & the ESRC Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy at LSE are offering MPhil/PhD studentships in social justice in international climate change for entry in 2009. The studentships will cover full fees and annual living expenses, currently set at £15,290. This project will examine aspects of social justice in international climate change policy. A background in philosophy, political theory, or a related discipline is essential. The student will be part of a group studying 'Equitable Mitigation and Adaptation'. The project should address issues of fairness related to international financing, carbon markets, the Clean-Development Mechanism, mitigation versus adaptation or migration, political decision-making, or any other aspect of climate change policy. The studentship is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and in order to be eligible for full fees and living allowance students must meet the UK residency requirement. EU citizens who do not meet this requirement may still apply for a fees only award. For more information, see http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/granthamInstitute/phdEnquiries.htm

Tilburg University - Chair in Ethics - Saturday, September 22, 2007
TILBURG UNIVERSITY, The Netherlands. The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a Chair in Ethics, starting on September 1, 2008. The Department is particularly interested in candidates who have expertise in at least one of the main ethical traditions and have built up a strong international reputation in ethical inquiry. Ideally, candidates link research and teaching in their areas of expertise to contemporary social issues. To apply, send a letter of interest, a CV, a description of your current and projected research projects, and the names of three referees we may consult to Ethics Search Committee, c/o Ms Monique van Alphen, Department of Philosophy, Tilburg University, P.O. Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands, or email to solliciterenfdl@uvt.nl. Applications received by December 1, 2007 will be assured full consideration. For further information about the Department of Philosophy, see http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/humanities/dphil/profile/.

Tilburg University and Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science - PhD position - Saturday, September 22, 2007

The Department of Philosophy and the Tilburg Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science invite applications for a three-year full-time PhD position, commencing January 1, 2008. The successful candidate is expected to work on philosophy of economics, philosophy of social science or social choice theory and complete a PhD thesis within three years. The salary for a full-time employment agreement increases from 1.956 Euro gross a month in the first year to 2.387 Euro gross a month in the last year. The position is open to candidates with a master's degree or equivalent in philosophy or a social science. Candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a research proposal of maximally 5000 words, certificates, a transcript of courses taken (including grades), and two letters of recommendation. Please send your application package to PhD Position Search Committee, c/o P & O, Department of Philosophy, Tilburg University, Warandelaan 2, P.O. 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands, or email to solliciterenfdl@uvt.nl. The deadline for applications is October 25, 2007. Please mention the vacancy number 500.07.16 in your letter. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Stephan Hartmann (email: S.Hartmann@uvt.nl).

Tilburg University - Assistant Professorship in Philosophy - Wednesday, November 29, 2006

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting on September 1, 2007. Candidates should have their Ph.D. in hand or expect to receive it by August 2007. AOS: Philosophy of economics, philosophy of social science. AOC: open. The successful candidate will be a member of the new Tilburg Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science. Candidates are requested to send a hardcopy of their application package to Philosophy of Economics Search Committee, c/o Ms Monique van Alphen, Department of Philosophy, Tilburg University, Warandelaan 2, P.O. 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands, or email to solliciterenfdl@uvt.nl. Candidates should include a letter of interest, a CV, a writing sample of no more than 20 pages and three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications is December 15. Informal enquiries may be directed to S.Hartmann@lse.ac.uk. For more information about the Center, visit http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/fww/tilps/

University College Dublin - Announcement of 12 Fellowships - Wednesday, October 18, 2006

The Egalitarian World Initiative (EWI) at University College Dublin is pleased to announce a total of 12 visiting Fellowships for `More Experienced Researchers´ across a range of disciplines (for more information see http://www.ucd.ie/ewi/vacancies.htm

The Marie Curie Fellows will take up positions of varying periods between October 2006 and September 2009. There is some flexibility regarding start dates. There are attractive Fellowship rates and allowances for each of the positions (for information see http://www.ucd.ie/ewi/vacancies.htm and follow the link `Information package: Work Programme for the Marie Curie Transfer of Knowledge´). How to Apply: Email to Maureen.lyons@ucd.ie

London School of Economics - Wednesday, October 18, 2006

One (and Probably Two) Lectureship(s) in Philosophy

Salary: £35,662 - £41,310 pa incl

Applications are invited for a career track Lectureship in Philosophy, tenable from September 2007. Candidates should have a PhD, a good teaching record and a strong record of published research in one or more of the following areas: philosophy of social science/economics, philosophy of natural science, political philosophy and the philosophy of public policy.

For a full application pack please see the instructions of how to apply, the job description, the person specification, and the personal details form. If you cannot download the pack, email HR.Recruit.Lec@lse.ac.uk or call 0207 955 6718 quoting reference 02/06/LEC.

Closing date for receipt of applications is: 3rd November 2006

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