Research and Teaching Associate in Philosophy of Science (EXPIRED)

We are seeking to appoint a 2-year teaching and research associate in the philosophy of science.

The successful candidate will have completed a PhD (and will hold a PhD certificate) before taking up the post and will be expected to contribute fully to the lecturing, supervising, examination and administration of courses for both undergraduate and graduate students in the Department. The position will start on or before 1 October 2012, and will be supported by a 9-month probation period.

Further details should be obtained from www.hps.cam.ac.uk.
Applications, in hard copy only, should consist of:

• Parts 1 and 3 of the University's CHRIS6 application form. This is available at: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/chris6.doc
• A cover letter
• An up-to-date CV
• A list of publications
• Details of teaching experience
• 2 samples of original, written work
• 3 letters of reference: Applicants should ask their referees to post or email references to the Administrator (email address below), to arrive by 30 March 2012.

Applications should be sent to Reception, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RH.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the Department on 24th April, when the interview process will include giving a short presentation (circa 20 minutes) to the panel. Interviews will be carried out in person where possible, but where this is impractical then interview via videoconference link may be offered.

Informal enquiries may also be made to the Administrator (tel: 01223 334540/fax: 334554).

Quote Reference: JN13992

Closing Date: 30 March 2012

Interview Date: 24/04/2012

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