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Lecturer in Philosophy (equiv. US Assistant Professor) (EXPIRED)

University of Bristol

Job category Junior faculty / Tenured, continuing or permanent
AOS Philosophy of science very broadly construed to include: general philosophy of science, philosophy of specific sciences (incl. physics, biology, chemistry, medicine, mathematics, logic, cognitive science), philosophy of social science (incl. economics, psychology, psychiatry), rational choice theory (incl. decision theory, formal epistemology, game theory).
AOS categories Decision Theory
Logic
Philosophy of Biology
Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Philosophy of Computing
Philosophy of Mathematics
Philosophy of Physics
Philosophy of Science
Philosophy of Social Science
AOC Philosophy of science very broadly construed to include: general philosophy of science, philosophy of specific sciences (incl. physics, biology, chemistry, medicine, mathematics, logic, cognitive science), philosophy of social science (incl. economics, psychology, psychiatry), rational choice theory (incl. decision theory, formal epistemology, game theory).
AOC categories Decision Theory
Logic
Philosophy of Biology
Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Philosophy of Computing
Philosophy of Mathematics
Philosophy of Physics
Philosophy of Science
Philosophy of Social Science
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number ACAD101378
Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Start date September 2015
Job description

The Department of Philosophy intends to make an appointment in philosophy of science very broadly construed to include: general philosophy of science, philosophy of specific sciences (incl. physics, biology, chemistry, medicine, mathematics, logic, cognitive science), philosophy of social science (incl. economics, psychology, psychiatry), rational choice theory (incl. decision theory, formal epistemology, game theory). The University invites applications from candidates who have an outstanding record of research or outstanding research potential in this area. 

The Department of Philosophy is known for the high quality of its research and teaching in various areas of philosophy, and there are thriving interdisciplinary links with arts, social and natural sciences, law and medical humanities. In recent years the department has been very successful in attracting grant income and hosts several active research projects and many postdoctoral researchers and teaching fellows as well as permanent staff. The undergraduate community is diverse with many students from other parts of the university as well as a large single honours programme and various taught masters programmes. A significant number of our recent research students have gone on to prestigious postdoctoral positions. Members of the department are also very active in various forms of outreach, public engagement, and media. 

The candidate will be expected to develop an internationally leading independent research programme as well as working in collaboration with other researchers in philosophy and the rest of the University. 

Currently in the philosophy department there are several members of the permanent staff who work in philosophy of science, including philosophy of physics, biology, and medicine, general philosophy of science, metaphysics of science, philosophy of mathematics, formal epistemology, and rational choice theory. The candidate is expected to work with them to develop research and teaching across the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. 

(Overseas applicants should note that this post is equivalent to an assistant professorship in the USA.)

How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply http://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details.html?nP...
Hard deadline May 1, 2015, 7:59pm BST
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details.html?nP...
Contact name Professor Richard Pettigrew
Contact email
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Scheduled expiry date May 1, 2015, 7:59pm BST
Expired on May 2, 2015, 7:59pm BST
Last updated July 1, 2015, 3:00pm UTC
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