Research Fellow (EXPIRED)
School of Philosophy, Australian National University
Job category | Postdoc or similar / Fixed term |
AOS | Ethics or Decision Theory |
AOS categories |
Decision Theory Ethics |
AOC | Ethics or Decision Theory |
AOC categories |
Decision Theory Ethics |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Organization's reference number | 515010 |
Location | Majura, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
Start date | August 2017 |
Job description |
Classification: Academic Level B Fixed Term: 12 months initially with possible extension. Start date after 1 August 2017
AOS: Ethics or decision theory Position overview The School of Philosophy at the ANU has been awarded a major grant by the Australian Research Council, on the topic of Ethics and Risk. The project team is Seth Lazar (ANU), Katie Steele (ANU), Alan Hájek (ANU), Frank Jackson (ANU), Philip Pettit (ANU/Princeton), and Lara Buchak (Berkeley). We are seeking to appoint an outstanding research fellow, whose work would advance the core aims of the project. The primary selection criteria are world-class research excellence, and a combined expertise in the fields (broadly construed) of ethics and decision theory. We are also interested in philosophers with the potential to create links outside of philosophy, both to other disciplines, and beyond academia. The research fellow will write influential papers, to be published in major journals, on the central themes of the project (see the position description). S/he will actively participate in the research life of the School, attending the seminar in moral, social and political theory, and the general departmental seminar, taking a turn convening one of those seminars. S/he will also be available to teach one undergraduate or graduate course per year. And s/he will be entrepreneurial, able to create links within and beyond philosophy. Project Our research project has two modules. The first focuses on 'moral decision theory': identifying the right moral principles to govern decision-making under risk and uncertainty. The second focuses on the objective moral significance of risks. This postdoctoral research associate will contribute to the first module. The kinds of topics for which we are recruiting include, but are not limited to: Internal critique of orthodox rational decision theory Role Statement Specific duties include: Background The School of Philosophy, Research School of Social Sciences, is a world-leading department that combines several of the world's most cited living philosophers with dynamic mid-career researchers, and award-winning early career researchers. Our principal strengths are in philosophy of science (especially philosophy of biology, probability, and decision theory), moral and political philosophy, and philosophy of mind, with a growing concentration in Asian Philosophy. We have a proud reputation of repeatedly winning significant support for both individual- and team-projects from the Australian Research Council, and every year welcome scores of international visitors to Canberra, hosting multiple annual workshops in all our major areas of research strength, as well as a vibrant series of three weekly research seminars. We have a continuing flow of postdoctoral researchers, all of whom go on to continuing positions at leading departments worldwide. We have two major research Centres—the Centre for Consciousness, and the Centre for Moral, Social and Political Theory—and plan to launch a Centre for Philosophy of Science in 2017. These centres coordinate our work in our areas of research strength, hosting multiple workshops and more postdocs. The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is the largest single College of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 46 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and two ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 100 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life. Canberra is one of the world's finest places to live, with an unparalleled combination of urban comfort and access to some of the most beautiful countryside in the world (including some of the world's best, and quietest, beaches). To see more, look here: http://www.sethlazar.org/Australasia/Australian-Scenes/ Enquiries: Associate Professor Seth Lazar, Head of School, Philosophy T:02 6125 8995 E: [email protected] The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected] The School of Philosophy particularly encourages applications from women and other groups underrepresented in the discipline. ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion. |
How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Instructions |
In order to apply for this role you will need to upload, through the jobs.anu link above, the following documents:
A statement addressing the selection criteria (available at jobs.anu.edu.au).
A current curriculum vitae (CV).
A research statement, outlining your research to date, and your plans for the coming 1-2 years.
A writing sample of approx 6-12k words.
Four letters of recommendation emailed to [email protected] by the deadline with the job number and your name in the subject header.
Other documents, if required.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
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Web address to apply | http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/515010/research-f... |
Email to apply | |
Hard deadline | January 28, 2017, 6:59pm +10:00 |
Contact | |
Web address for more information | http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/515010/research-f... |
Contact name | Seth Lazar |
Contact email | |
Contact phone | +61261258995 |
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Time created | December 7, 2016, 8:15am UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | January 28, 2017, 6:59pm +10:00 |
Expired on | January 29, 2017, 7:46pm +10:00 |
Last updated | March 31, 2017, 3:00pm UTC |
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