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Postdoctoral Research Associate (EXPIRED)

Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science, University of Minnesota

Job category Postdoc or similar / Fixed term
AOS Philosophy of Biology, Metaphysics, Scientific Practice
AOS categories Metaphysics
Philosophy of Biology
AOC Prior training or work in the biological sciences is preferred.
AOC categories Metaphysics
Philosophy of Biology
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number 306719
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Start date 2 September 2016
Job description

The Departments of Philosophy at the University of Calgary and the University of Geneva, and the Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Minnesota invite applications for three full-time postdoctoral positions in conjunction with the project “From Biological Practice to Scientific Metaphysics,” sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation. (There is one postdoctoral position at each institution and there are separate postings in PhilJobs corresponding to each institutional location.)  This project brings together philosophers to address the challenges of drawing metaphysical conclusions from science by reconceiving the success of science in terms of practice and asking what the world must be like for successful practices to have evolved into particular forms.

Duration of positions: 2 September 2016 to 31 August 2018. Start and end dates are negotiable, but duration cannot extend beyond 24 months.

Applications should be received by 15 March 2016 in order to ensure full consideration.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in philosophy or related field with a background in the biological sciences, demonstrated interest in scientific practice and metaphysics, and evidence or promise of scholarly achievement. Prior training or work in the biological sciences is preferred. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in philosophy are especially encouraged to apply; the project is committed to building a research team of diverse identities and backgrounds.

The successful candidate will work in Minnesota, carrying out an original research program under the supervision of Alan Love and Bill Wimsatt (University of Minnesota).

The postdoctoral fellow will also collaborate with teams located in Geneva and Calgary through annual meetings and participation in Summer Institutes sponsored by the project.

Note: applications submitted for one location will be considered automatically for other locations. Questions about the project can be directed to any of the principal investigators.

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Please submit electronically an updated CV, a cover letter containing a brief description of research accomplishments and interests, a writing sample (e.g., article or chapter), and names of your three references via the University of Minnesota employment website. Search for job ID 306719. Additionally, arrange for three letters of recommendation on your behalf to be sent directly to the relevant principal investigator.
Web address to apply https://www.myu.umn.edu/psp/psprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/...
Email to apply
Hard deadline March 15, 2016, 7:59pm EST
Contact
Web address for more information http://biological-practice-to-metaphysics.org/post...
Contact name Janet McKernan
Contact email
Contact phone 612-625-6635
Bookkeeping
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Scheduled expiry date March 15, 2016, 7:59pm EST
Expired on March 16, 2016, 7:59pm EST
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