Rosalind Franklin Fellowships (EXPIRED)

To promote the advancement of talented international researchers at the highest level of the institution, the University of Groningen has initiated the prestigious Rosalind Franklin Fellowship programme. This ambitious programme has been running since 2007, having financed over sixty fellowships thus far.

The Rosalind Franklin Fellowship programme is primarily directed at women in industry, academia or research institutes who have a PhD and aim for a career towards full professorship in a European top research university.

As part of the RFF Programme, the Faculty of Philosophy is looking for a candidate in political philosophy.

The Faculty of Philosophy is a rich and vibrant community with an excellent record both in teaching and in research. It consists of four departments: History of Philosophy, Ethics, Practical Philosophy and Theoretical Philosophy. There are about 400 students and 55 staff members.

Please note the information at: 'Requirements' and 'Application'.

Applications should be sent to: rff[at]rug.nl.

Additional information about the fellowship can be obtained from prof. Martin van Hees, dean of the faculty:

• http://www.rug.nl/staff/martin.van.hees/index

Please state "philosophy" in subject line.

Deadline is December 1st , 2012

The university of Groningen is an Equal opportunity employer and especially encourages female applicants to apply. In case of equal qualifications, the university will prefer appointment of a female candidate*.

Candidates employed by a Faculty of the University of Groningen are eligible for a Rosalind Franklin fellowship within the faculty only if appointed in temporary, non-tenured track positions and if they have had at least two years of employment outside that Faculty.

* Under Dutch law jurisdiction encouraging women to apply is lawful