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Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, Lingnan University, Hong Kong

Job category Postdoc or similar / Fixed term
AOS Philosophy of Science; or Epistemology; or Philosophy of Biology or Chemistry or Physics
AOC Philosophy of Science; or Epistemology
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number 22/415/PHIL
Location Hong Kong, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
Job description

Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions. It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement. With three academic Faculties and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, it offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in the areas of Arts, Business and Social Sciences, and the broad curriculum covers an array of general education, interdisciplinary and science courses. The School of Graduate Studies offers research and taught postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various disciplines, and provides professional education for the wider society. Lingnan’s liberal arts education is characterised by a broad-based interdisciplinary curriculum with specialised disciplinary studies; close student-staff relationship; a vibrant residential campus; ample global learning opportunities; active community engagement and multifarious workplace experience. Applications are now invited for the following post:

Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Philosophy

(Post Ref.: 22/415/PHIL)

The Department of Philosophy at Lingnan University is one of the best in Asia. Faculty members publish in leading journals in the field, such as Analysis, Australasian Journal of Philosophy, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, Ethics, Journal of Philosophical Logic, Mind, Noûs, Philosophers’ Imprint, Philosophical Quarterly, Philosophical Studies, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, and Philosophy of Science. The department has a thriving PhD programme and also hosts several Postdoctoral Fellows/Research Assistant Professors. 

More information on the research interests and publications of philosophers at Lingnan University can be found at: https://www.LN.edu.hk/philoso/?page_id=9.


General Requirements

Areas of Specialization:
Philosophy of Science; or Epistemology; or Philosophy of Biology or Chemistry or Physics 

These posts arise in connection with a Senior Research Fellowship awarded to Professor Darrell Rowbottom, which is run from 2022–2027. Professor Rowbottom is now seeking One Postdoctoral Fellow to work on the project over the course of three years. More details and the abstract for this project can be found at www.pocfs.org

The appointee will work as part of the research team headed by Professor Rowbottom. This will involve: (1) carrying out directed research (including research in collaboration with scientists during placements); (2) authorship and co-authorship of papers suitable for publication in leading journals; (3) authorship and submission of derivative grant proposals to funding bodies; (4) organizing seminars, reading groups, workshops and other related research activities; (5) teaching occasional courses at undergraduate and / or postgraduate levels; (6) performing occasional outreach activities (such as lectures aimed at the general public); and (7) managing/updating the project website. 

The teaching load will be one or two courses per year, distributed according to the departmental needs and upon mutual agreement. English will be the language of instruction.


Appointment

The salary for the posts will be approximately $36,000 HKD per month. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance (where appropriate). Appointments will normally be made on a contractual basis for three years. Suitably qualified applicants may be offered appointment with the functional title and role of ‘Research Assistant Professor’.


Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants should include a letter of interest, a CV and one writing sample in the application. Applicants should also provide names and contact information of two referees.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. 

Informal inquiries concerning the post can be directed to Professor Rowbottom, at [email protected]

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply https://lingnan.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/...
Hard deadline No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis)
Contact
Contact name Professor Rowbottom
Contact email
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Time created January 12, 2023, 3:59pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date July 11, 2023, 4:10am HKT
Expired on July 11, 2023, 4:46am HKT
Last updated September 9, 2023, 3:00pm UTC
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