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PhD Position (EXPIRED)

Institute of Philosophy, Université de Neuchâtel

Job category Graduate fellowship / Fixed term
AOS Open but preferrably linked to responsibility
AOC Any of the following
AOC categories Epistemology
Philosophy of Action
Ethics
Meta-Ethics
Philosophy of Law
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Start date 1 February 2024 (negotiable)
Job description

General information:

  • The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Neuchâtel seeks to appoint a PhD student in connection with the SNF-project, “The Defence First Approach to Responsibility”, led by Simon-Pierre Chevarie-Cossette
  • The goal of the project is to investigate the nature of defences (justifications, excuses, and exemptions) and to use them to tackle traditional questions of moral responsibility.

Starting date:

1 February 2024 (negotiable)

Duration of the Contract:

4 years

Place of Employment:

Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, University of Neuchâtel, Espace Tilo-Frey 1, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Salary: Year 1: CHF 47'886.60 (3'990.55/month); Year 2: CHF 49'413 (4'117.80/month); Year 3/4: CHF 50'940.60 (4'245.05/month).

Job Description:

  • The PhD student will conduct research under the supervision of Prof. Simon-Pierre Chevarie-Cossette
  • Teaching: two hours per week, related to the project.
  • Participation in the evaluation and proctoring of exams.
  • Advising and mentoring students.
  • Active engagement in the development of the Institute of Philosophy (organisation of conferences, promotion of philosophy to prospective students, etc.).
  • Participation in the weekly research symposium (every Tuesday) as well as other symposia and conferences organised by the Institute of Philosophy.
  • Presenting work related to doctoral research at international conferences.
  • Participating in workshops and other training for doctoral students.
  • Publishing articles related to the doctoral dissertation.
  • Plan a one- or two-semester-long stay abroad while conducting doctoral research.
  • Assure a regular presence at the Institute (an office and IT equipment will be provided).

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Philosophy; completed prior to taking up the PhD position.
  • Background in moral philosophy or philosophy of action or philosophy of law or epistemology.
  • Curiosity and the ability to conduct original research.
  • Passion for teaching.
  • Strong English and French.
How to apply
Application type Email
Instructions
Applications must include the following: • A cover letter explaining the applicant’s fit for the position (one page). • A curriculum vitae. • A thesis project proposal (one page). • A 4000-to-9000-word writing sample (ideally, on a topic relevant to the project) • Copies of transcripts. • The names and contact information of three references. Application materials should be sent as a single PDF document to Prof. Simon-Pierre Chevarie-Cossette at [email protected]. Application deadline: 5 December 2023. For more information, please consult the project’s description (https://www.unine.ch/philo/home/research/the-defence-first-approach-to-re.html) or contact Prof. Chevarie-Cossette.
Web address to apply https://www.unine.ch/philo/home/research/the-defen...
Email to apply
Hard deadline December 5, 2023, 11:59pm CET
Contact
Web address for more information https://www.unine.ch/philo/home/research/the-defen...
Contact name Simon-Pierre Chevarie-Cossette
Contact email
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Time created October 18, 2023, 9:13pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date December 5, 2023, 11:59pm CET
Expired on December 7, 2023, 12:46am CET
Last updated February 5, 2024, 3:00pm UTC
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