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Friday, December 31, 2010

Post-Doctoral/Research Fellows in Philosophy at Australian National University

Overview

The School of Philosophy, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University, seeks to appoint three research-only Postdoctoral/Research Fellows (Level A/B). The Fellows will be appointed in association with projects directed by Professors David Chalmers (on consciousness and related topics) and Daniel Stoljar and Frank Jackson (on philosophical progress).

Two of these positions are associated with the Centre of Consciousness, directed by Professor David Chalmers and one of the positions is associated with the Philosophical Progress grant, just awarded to Professors Frank Jackson and Daniel Stoljar by the ARC.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in philosophy or a related discipline prior to appointment, and should specialize in the philosophy of mind or language, metaphilosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, or cognitive science. Appointment will be for up to three years. The School will consider proposals to fill the positions by secondment from other institutions, and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.

Grade Level A-B

Salary Package $56,113 - $88,212 pa plus 17% superannuation


PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The successful applicants will contribute to the development of research and teaching in Philosophy, with a particular focus on the Philosophical Progress Project and the Centre for Consciousness.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:

Position Dimensions and Relationships:

The appointees will facilitate links and partnerships across the University, and nationally and internationally, building on the School's reputation. The appointees will provide links to other areas with cognate interests across the ANU, where appropriate.

The appointees and are expected to participate fully throughout the year in all aspects of the academic life of the school, including attending school seminar programs, School, Research School and College meetings, and actively engaging in the governance of the School, Research School and College.

Role Statement:

* The conduct of research in philosophy related to the Philosophical Progress Project and the Centre for Consciousness with the productions or contribution to the production of conference and seminar papers and publications from that research;
* Involvement in professional activities including, subject to availability of funds, attendance at conferences and seminars in the field of expertise;
* Some administrative functions primarily connected with the area of research of the academic;
* Distinguished contribution to supervision of PhD students and other HDRs in these areas
* Actively participate in the intellectual life of the School of Philosophy.
* Other duties as consistent with the classification of the position.

Selection criteria

Level A

1. PhD in Philosophy or equivalent with the capacity to undertake research and evidence of an active research agenda.
2. Capacity to supervise graduate students.
3. Capacity to contribute to the intellectual life and administration of the School of Philosophy.
4. Willingness to seek external funding to support the applicant's individual and collaborative research activities.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students and the proven ability to promote, develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships both nationally and internationally.
6. Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive, respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels.
7. A demonstrated high-level of understanding of equal opportunity principles and a commitment to the application of EO policies in a University context.

Level B

1. PhD in Philosophy or equivalent with demonstrated track record to undertake research and evidence of a research agenda
2. Demonstrated ability to supervise graduate students.
3. Capacity to contribute to the intellectual life and administration of the School of Philosophy.
4. Demonstrated ability and willingness to seek grants from outside funding bodies.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students and the proven ability to promote, develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships both nationally and internationally.
6. Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive, respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels.
7. A demonstrated high-level of understanding of equal opportunity principles and a commitment to the application of EO policies in a University context.

If you wish to discuss the position after obtaining the selection
documentation, please contact:
Professor Daniel Stoljar, T: (02) 6125 2076
E: Daniel.Stoljar@anu.edu.au
Professor David Chalmers, T: (02) 6125 3001
E: david.chalmers@anu.edu.au
And see: http://consc.net/fellows.html


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