Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy of Science/Philosophy of Biology
Job Overview
Job title: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy of Science/Philosophy of Biology
Job description: Appointed in the Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University and possibly cross-appointed in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the successful candidate will conduct research on either philosophy of evolutionary biology (broadly construed) or the epistemology of models and computer simulations (again, broadly construed). Ideal candidates should have, in addition to background in one or the other of the above two research areas, some familiarity with and interest in feminist epistemologies of science or Indigenous or other ‘non-Western’ ontologies. A recent PhD in Philosophy, the History and Philosophy of Science or Science and Technology Studies is required.
The appointment is for one year and will begin some time after January 1, 2022. While the fellow will be expected to move to Nova Scotia, there is the possibility that they will need to begin the fellowship at a distance, should the current global public health crisis make moving to Canada or Halifax effectively impossible. Salary $50,000/annum plus available fringe benefits (including some funds for accessibility supports) and support for conference travel. Canadians and non-Canadians will be considered.
To apply please, submit a cover letter (that includes three references and their contact information), cv, and writing sample.
Consideration of candidates will begin on December 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Queries can be sent to Letitia Meynell ( ).
Duties:
The fellow will be expected to work closely with the rest of the Evolutionary Gaia Group research team ( ) developing their own research projects, working on collaborative projects, and providing other team members with feedback on their projects. They will have opportunities to present their research to scientific, philosophical, and interdisciplinary audiences at Dalhousie as well as support for presenting at national and international venues. Although there will be no requirement to teach, there may be opportunities to teach.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Ideal candidates should have, in addition to background in philosophy of evolutionary biology (broadly construed) or the epistemology of models and computer simulations (again, broadly construed), some familiarity with and interest in feminist epistemologies of science or Indigenous or other ‘non-Western’ ontologies. A recent PhD in Philosophy, the History and Philosophy of Science or Science and Technology Studies is required.
While the fellow will be expected to move to Nova Scotia there is the possibility that they will need to begin the fellowship at a distance, should the current global public health crisis make moving to Canada effectively impossible by the start date. Canadians and non-Canadians will be considered.
Salary Range/Pay Rate $50,000/annum
Additional Information
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Term of appointment 1 year, anticipated start date some time after January 1, 2022
Open Date 11/01/2021
Close Date 12/01/2021
Open Until Filled Yes
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents * Cover Letter
- Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Sample Publication(s)
- List of referees
Optional Documents * Research Statement
Company: Dalhousie University
Expected salary: $50000 per year
Location: Halifax, NS
Job date: Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:21:09 GMT
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