Postdoctoral Researcher
Centre for the Studies of the Life Sciences (Egenis) and the department of Social and Political Sciences, Anthropology, and Philosophy (SPSPA), University of Exeter
Job category | Postdoc or similar / Fixed term |
AOS | Philosophy of Science |
AOS categories |
Philosophy of Biology Philosophy of Science |
AOC | Open |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Organization's reference number | University of Exeter |
Location | Exeter, England, United Kingdom |
Start date | February 1st 2025 |
Job description |
This full time role is available 1st February 2025 to 30th December 2028. The post We wish to recruit an outstanding and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in the philosophy of science, in particular where it overlaps with ethics, and with either a special interest in race and racism or a desire to develop in that specialty. You will conduct original research, organize events, undergo training, and assist the ERC-funded project “Human Genomics without Racism – A Philosophical Approach” (HUGERA) led by the Principal Investigator Dr. Celso Neto at Egenis (Centre for the Study of Life Sciences), University of Exeter. The project will develop an account of how racism can infiltrate and co-opt core methodologies of Human Genomics. You will work closely with the PI to (i) offer an epistemological reconstruction of those methodologies; (ii) examine their assumptions and practices in light of philosophical theories of racism; and (iii) assess ethical risks, as well as epistemic and non-epistemic forms of injustice related to those assumptions and practices. The project is highly interdisciplinary, including partners from Science and Technology Studies, Anthropology, Human Genomics, and the Philosophy of Race. You will engage with these partners, working closely with another Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in Anthropology/Sociology of Race. Together, the PI and the two Postdocs will co-author papers, organize workshops, public talks, a podcast, and edited volumes. You will be part of the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology at the University of Exeter. The Associated will be housed at Egenis, a vibrant research centre at the University of Exeter. You will be expected to participate in the regular activities of the centre.
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The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. |
How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Instructions |
To apply for this post, please fill out the short online form and submit a CV and cover letter.
To know more about the project, please visit www.celsoneto.net.
For any questions about the project and application, please contact Celso Neto at [email protected]
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Web address to apply | https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/... |
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Hard deadline | October 10, 2024, 11:59pm BST |
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Web address for more information | https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/... |
Contact name | Celso Neto |
Contact email | |
Contact phone | +44 0 7950784474 |
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Time created | September 9, 2024, 4:12pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | October 10, 2024, 11:59pm BST |
Last updated | September 9, 2024, 4:12pm UTC |
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