H2020 ETN Diaphora: Early Stage Researchers in Philosophy (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy, University of Edinburgh
Job category | Graduate fellowship / Fixed term |
AOS | epistemology, methodology |
AOC | Open |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 2 |
Location | Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom |
Start date | 01.10.2016 |
Job description |
The international consortium of the European Training Network DIAPHORA, funded by the European Commission under grant agreement H2020-MSCA-ITN-2015-675415 and coordinated by the University of Barcelona, offers 14 Early Stage Researcher positions in philosophy at predoctoral level. The positions are for 3 years each, starting 01.10.2016. Department of Philosophy, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Institut Jean Nicod, École Normale Supérieure, Paris, France |
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Candidates from any country can apply, including non-EU countries. The following eligibility criteria apply: (1) completed university studies in philosophy, (2) master degree, or equivalent, by the time of appointment 01.10.2016 (Oct. 1, 2016) (the consortium is aware that in certain institutions or systems of higher education, no master degrees are awarded; the consortium will duly respect this fact in their decision making; candidates who hold no master degree but, according to the regulations of their home institution, could embark on their doctoral dissertation, are encouraged to apply.), (3) English language proficiency, in both written and spoken form, (4) 3 years prior to appointment the candidate should not have spent more than 12 months in the country where the recruiting institution is located (mobility requirement).
Application material: The application package should include all of the following: (1) cover letter clearly indicating for which institution/workpackage the application is intended, (2) updated CV, (3) 2 letters of reference, (4) contact details of the 2 referees, (5) writing sample (5,000 words max), (6) statement of projected doctoral research which bears a recognisable relation to the theme covered by the relevant workpackage and to one or more of the specific research areas corresponding to the areas of expertise of the available supervisors (1-2 pages), (7) proof of English language proficiency (written and spoken) (If no proof of English language proficiency can be given at the time of application, applicants commit themselves to supplying such proof in case an offer is made.)
Application procedure: Applications are managed centrally. All application material should be sent by email to the network’s consortium manager at [email protected] should send their letters of reference under separate cover by email to the same address before the deadline, clearly indicating the name of the candidate both in the subject header of their email and in the attached file name.If candidates are interested in more than one position, offered by different institutions, they should submit that number of separate applications with different research statements (each geared to the respective workpackage). There is no need to ask referees to send their letters more than once.The consortium strongly encourages applications by female candidates, candidates with disabilities and members of ethnic minorities.
The deadline for applications is 08.02.2016 at noon (CET).Owing to internal UK visa regulations, the period of application for the posts offered by the Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling is extended to 23.02.2016 at midnight (CET).
Offers are expected to be made no later than 04.03.2016.
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Hard deadline | February 23, 2016, 6:59pm BST |
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Web address for more information | http://www.ub.edu/grc_logos/files/user77/145366186... |
Contact name | Chiara Panizza |
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Time created | January 25, 2016, 2:12pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | February 23, 2016, 6:59pm BST |
Expired on | February 24, 2016, 6:59pm BST |
Last updated | April 24, 2016, 3:00pm UTC |
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Owing to internal UK visa regulations, the period of application for the posts offered by the Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling is extended to 23.02.2016 at midnight (CET).
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