Post-doctoral research fellow in team science (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy, Michigan State University
Job category | Postdoc or similar / Fixed term |
AOS | Philosophy of science, philosophy of social science |
AOS categories |
Philosophy of Science Philosophy of Social Science |
AOC | Interdisciplinary theory; some combination of social psychology, statistical methods, mixed methods, evaluation research, small group dynamics, communication theory |
AOC categories |
Epistemology Decision Theory |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Organization's reference number | Tbx2016 |
Location | East Lansing, Michigan, United States |
Start date | ASAP |
Job description |
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Team Science, The Toolbox Project, Department of Philosophy, Michigan State University The Toolbox Project (http://toolbox-project.org/), an NSF-funded initiative based at Michigan State University that focuses on enhancing the quality of interdisciplinary team science, seeks candidates to fill a 12-month postdoctoral Research Fellow position beginning as soon as August 2016 but no later than January 2017. Candidates will be based in East Lansing, Michigan, with potential for negotiation. This is a one-year position, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The successful applicant will become part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to investigating the use of philosophical concepts and methods to enhance communication and collaboration in interdisciplinary research. Responsibilities will be divided between (a) research on the communicative and collaborative aspects of cross-disciplinary team science in a variety of contexts, e.g., traditional social and biophysical science, health science, environmental science, (b) dissemination of research results in publications and presentations, and (c) delivery of Toolbox workshops and the collection of associated data. There will be opportunities to work with high-profile groups and institutions in the US and internationally. The successful applicant will also be expected to continue their own scholarship, and will receive support for those activities. Minimum Qualifications: We are seeking candidates who are committed to a research career in the science of team science (broadly construed), have research and training experience in areas related to this field, and have an outstanding academic record.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
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How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Instructions |
Review of applications will be ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website, posting # 3743. Applications should include (a) a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s interest in the position and how the applicant meets the qualifications specified above, (b) a current CV, and (c) 3 letters of recommendation. Queries may be directed to Professor Michael O’Rourke, Chair of the Search Committee, [email protected].
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Web address to apply | http://jobs.msu.edu |
Email to apply | |
Hard deadline | No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis) |
Contact | |
Web address for more information | http://toolbox-project.org/ |
Contact name | Michael O'Rourke |
Contact email | |
Contact phone | 517-884-7677 |
Bookkeeping | |
Time created | August 18, 2016, 11:56am UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | March 6, 2017, 6:51am EST |
Expired on | November 3, 2016, 6:47am EST |
Last updated | February 20, 2017, 3:00pm UTC |
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