Pre-doctoral research position (EXPIRED)

The PERSP project invites applications for 1 pre-doctoral research position.

Deadline for applications: April 15, 2012.

The successful candidate will be expected to enroll in the Master Program in Analytic Philosophy and to eventually apply for entry into one of the associated PhD programs, to elaborate a PhD dissertation contributing to some of the work-packages into which the project is divided. The candidate will be assigned to one of the research groups developing the project, depending on her/his interests, and employed by the University of Barcelona under one-year contract in the first place. The contract can be renewed for a second year, if the candidate is accepted into one of the associated PhD programs and upon satisfactory performance. The candidate will then have the support of the program to get one of the PhD grants offered by different public Spanish institutions, which typically provide 4 years of funding.

The salary amounts to € 18.000 p.a. (before tax).

The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in philosophy or cognate disciplines, have good communication skills, and have a proven proficiency in both spoken and written English. The candidate should meet the requirements for enrolling in the Master Program in Analytic Philosophy. All applications must be submitted by email to the project Coordinator at [email protected]

Applications must include:

1. a copy of the bachelor degree (or equivalent)
2. a cover letter describing research interests;
3. a description of the project to be undertaken while holding the position (500-1000 words);
4. a curriculum vitae;
5. a sample of written work;
6. two letters of reference, which should be sent independently.

Application-packages, excluding letters of reference, must be sent as attached files to the Coordinator before the deadline. The emails to which the application-packages are attached must clearly state the name and contact details of the applicant, and the names and contact details of two academic referees. The name of the attached file must clearly state the name of the applicant. Applicants must ask two academic referees to send a letter of reference directly to the Coordinator as a pdf email attachment before the deadline. The emails sent by the referees must clearly state the name of the applicant in the subject header and in the name of the attached pdf file. Applicants are expected to ensure that their referees meet the deadline.

The appointing institutions endeavor to ensure a fair female representation by promoting real equal access opportunities between men and women throughout the selection process, and explicitly encourage women to apply.

Download the full text of the call here