Lunds universitet, Humaniora och teologi, Filosofiska institutionen

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Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Researcher 100%

Starting date: 1 May 2020 or according to agreement

Period: One-Year Research Fellowship

"Practical philosophy" should be understood in a broad sense, covering primarily value theory, ethical theory, theory of normativity, philosophy of law, political philosophy, philosophy of action and practical rationality, decision theory, and philosophical aesthetics. The main current research strengths in practical philosophy in Lund concern the following fields.

 

  • Formal value theory
  • Metaethics
  • Normativity
  • Responsibility and free will
  • Collective action and responsibility
  • Philosophy of punishment
  • Theory of rights
  • Moral progress
  • Philosophy and Literature

 For past and ongoing research at the unit, see https://www.fil.lu.se/en/research/practical-philosophy/#c33910 . This time we especially encourage applications within formal value theory and metaethics. For more information about the unit’s research in these and other areas, please visit the webpages of the members of the Practical philosophy unit - https://www.fil.lu.se/en/department/staff/#s4

The current post is full-time and mainly involves research.

The successful applicant is expected to be present at the workplace and be part of and contribute to the research environment in the practical philosophy unit by participating in seminars and other research related activities. The selection process will focus on scientific merits, as demonstrated in the applicant’s earlier research related to practical philosophy, the feasibility of the applicant’s research plan, and its relevance to our unit’s research profile.

Eligibility

A person is eligible for this position if s/he has a PhD degree in practical philosophy or equivalent.

Application

The application must include: - a complete and signed Curriculum Vitae and verified copy of the PhD exam. - a list of publications (including their ISBN and ISSN numbers) - a sample of previous research (publication or manuscript no longer than 30 pages) - a research project proposal no longer than three pages (not counting the reference list).The research project proposal is to have the following headings:

  • Description of the project (issue and summary)
  • Most important international research in the area and how the project is expected to contribute to it
  • The applicant’s suitability (expertise and qualifications) for the project •.

 A brief explanation of the project’s relation to any ongoing research at the Philosophy Department in Lund is desirable.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2020-05-01
Salary Månadslön
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/685
Contact
  • Björn Petersson, Docent, https://www.ht.lu.se/kontakt
  • Tomas Persson, Prefekt, https://www.ht.lu.se/kontakt
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
Published 25.Feb.2020
Last application date 15.Mar.2020 11:59 PM CET

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