Postdoctoral Research Fellow 4 years

We are seeking a motivated and academically strong candidate for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, commencing August 1st or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The postdoctoral position aims to enable the appointed candidate to develop a research profile and competencies that qualify them to apply for a position as associate professor. 

The duration of the postdoctoral position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises other, career-promoting work such as teaching, dissemination of research and administrative tasks. A plan for this part of the position will be developed upon appointment.

The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation by the application deadline, and the PhD degree must be obtained prior to appointment. 

Applicants must submit a project proposal including a progress plan for the project’s key activities, and a plan for publishing results in recognized international channels.

In assessing the applications, emphasis will be placed on the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed project and the applicant’s academic qualifications. Further emphasis will be placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and personal suitability. The project must be relevant to one of the research groups at the department: https://www.uib.no/en/fof/30562/research-groups