Postdoctoral Research Fellow (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Johannesburg seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to build on its growing strengths in the philosophy of science, broadly construed. The Fellow will pursue his or her own research under the supervision of Alex Broadbent (joining two existing Fellows in the philosophy of science). Relevant research interests fall within the philosophy of science broadly construed, to include the philosophy of epidemiology and medicine, as well as relevant topics in metaphysics and epistemology, notably causation. Applications are also welcome from those with an interest in relevant jurisprudential or political issues, for example the use of scientific or statistical evidence in legal or policy contexts. Any other interesting application will also be considered.

The Fellow may be asked to take on light teaching loads commensurate with career development, but these are not onerous and in duration do not exceed one quarter of the year.

The post is for one year in the first instance but is usually renewable subject to satisfactory publication. Funds for travel and other resources are also available, depending on progress with publications. Salary is 200,000 Rands p/a AFTER tax. Fellows are required to take out basic medical insurance.

Applicants should email the following materials to Alex Broadbent (abbroadbent[at]uj.ac.za) by 15 July 2013 and can expect a response by 31 July 2013. Informal or pre-application inquiries also welcome.

1. CV
2. Writing sample
3. Indication of proposed research (300-500 words)

Alex Broadbent

Associate Professor and Co-ordinator of Postgraduate Studies

Philosophy

University of Johannesburg

PO Box 524

Auckland Park 2006

South Africa