2 PhD Fellows in Philosophy

The successful applicant must document knowledge in Philosophy at Master’s level. Further, the successful applicant must fulfil the requirements for admission to the faculty’s PhD programme, cf. §6 of Regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at The University of Tromsø, English translation and the faculty’s supplementary regulations.

The candidate must be fluent in either English or a Scandinavian language.

Abstract:

The positions form part of the research project ”Democracy and Justice: Challenges for Liberalism in a Pluralistic and Globalized World.”

Description:

The positions form part of the research project ”Democracy and Justice: Challenges for Liberalism in a Pluralistic and Globalized World.” This research project focuses on the following thematic issues:

1. Conceptualizations of liberalism
One might question whether liberalism as a political philosophy is based on presuppositions that are no longer present. Consequently, we might ask whether we need to reconstruct, reinterpret or simply reject (some of) the classical liberal values and principles. Another pressing question is whether liberal positions have the resources to adequately handle issues concerning power, recognition, rights and the distribution of economic and material resources on a global scale.

2. Democratic deliberation, inclusion and public reason
This theme involves debates over the limits of publicly acceptable or relevant arguments, and issues concerning the possibility of ensuring equal opportunities for democratic deliberation. The questions to be addressed include the following: How can equality and liberty be secured for all involved parties in a world marked by widespread cultural and religious oppositions? To what degree is it possible and reasonable to include cultural and religious arguments in democratic deliberation?

3. Global justice and democracy
Increasingly, political philosophers tend to approach the global context of justice not only as a question of distribution but also in light of asymmetric power structures. A consequence of globalization is that persons and groups without opportunities for consent are included in the plans and systems of global actors and institutions. Crucial issues include the following: Who can demand justice and who is responsible for ensuring that these demands are fulfilled? How do we create a political community where all citizens have the possibility of challenging and changing global institutions? How might the growing number of people devoid of civil liberties, including illegal refugees and immigrants, become members of such a community?

Submitted projects must address at least one of these three general topics.

The teaching duties associated with the positions will, to the highest degree possible, be related to the submitted project.

The normal period of appointment is four years. The PhD study is standardized to three years. The fourth year consists of teaching or other duties for the university, organized according to a distribution formula of 25 % per year, cf. Directive for duties for research fellows (in Norwegian only)

A shorter period of appointment may be given if the research fellow has already completed parts of his/her researcher’s education, or when previous appointments to educational positions (research fellow, research assistant or equivalent) are counted as part of the duration of the research fellowship, so as the combined duration of the researcher’s education is three years.

The remuneration is in accordance with the State wage scale code 1017
A compulsory contribution of 2 % is made to the Norwegian State Pension Fund.

For applications for appointment, an application for admission to the PhD study must be enclosed; application form in English

A description outlining the academic basis of the doctoral degree project shall be put forward. This should not be more than 10 pages.

Within three months after commencement at the latest a final plan for the researcher education must be approved and regulated by contract. The plan shall also state who is responsible for providing academic supervision. Admission to the doctoral degree programme is a prerequisite for commencement as a research fellow. If an admission contract has not been signed within the deadline, as stated in the work contract, the employer may cancel the work contract, cf. § 1-3 (8) in Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of postdoktor (post-doctoral research fellow), stipendiat (research fellow), vitenskapelig assistent (research assistant) and spesialistkandidat (resident) - (in Norwegian):
http://www.lovdata.no/for/sf/kd/kd-20060131-0102.html

The Department is responsible for the mandatory introduction courses in the history of philosophy, ethics and the philosophy of science at the University of Tromsø. The Department offers bachelor and master programs in philosophy. The scientific staff consists of 16 persons, in addition to 2 professor emeriti, 2 research fellows and an administrative staff consisting of 3 persons.
The list of courses offered at the Department includes the history of philosophy, ethics, social philosophy, elementary logic and the philosophy of science. The Department focuses its research on ethics in a broad sense of the term (“praktisk filosofi”) and a number of the listed courses are within this area of philosophy.

Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The main emphasis of the assessment will be on the applicant’s potential for research as is evident from:
•    Master’s thesis or equivalent
•    Other scientific works
•    Project description

In addition, work experience and other activities of significance for the implementation of the doctoral degree programme and possible teaching qualifications may be taken into consideration. Administration and organisational experience will be viewed favourably. Information and material to be considered must be submitted within the closing date for applications.

The remuneration is in accordance with the State wage scale code 1017
A compulsory contribution of 2 % is made to the Norwegian State Pension Fund.

For applications for appointment, an application for admission to the PhD study must be enclosed; application form in English

A description outlining the academic basis of the doctoral degree project shall be put forward. This should not be more than 10 pages.

Applicants must submit a list of all their scientific works including details of possible publication.

The normal period of appointment is four years. The PhD study is standardized to three years. The fourth year consists of teaching or other duties for the university, organized according to a distribution formula of 25 % per year, cf. Directive for duties for research fellows (in Norwegian only)
A shorter period of appointment may be given if the research fellow has already completed parts of his/her researcher’s education, or when previous appointments to educational positions (research fellow, research assistant or equivalent) are counted as part of the duration of the research fellowship, so as the combined duration of the researcher’s education is three years.
The remuneration is in accordance with the State wage scale code 1017
A compulsory contribution of 2 % is made to the Norwegian State Pension Fund.
For applications for appointment, an application for admission to the PhD study must be enclosed; application form in English
A description outlining the academic basis of the doctoral degree project shall be put forward. This should not be more than 10 pages.
Within three months after commencement at the latest a final plan for the researcher education must be approved and regulated by contract. The plan shall also state who is responsible for providing academic supervision. Admission to the doctoral degree programme is a prerequisite for commencement as a research fellow. If an admission contract has not been signed within the deadline, as stated in the work contract, the employer may cancel the work contract, cf. § 1-3 (8) in Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of postdoktor (post-doctoral research fellow), stipendiat (research fellow), vitenskapelig assistent (research assistant) and spesialistkandidat (resident) - (in Norwegian):
http://www.lovdata.no/for/sf/kd/kd-20060131-0102.html
The Department is responsible for the mandatory introduction courses in the history of philosophy, ethics and the philosophy of science at the University of Tromsø. The Department offers bachelor and master programs in philosophy. The scientific staff consists of 16 persons, in addition to 2 professor emeriti, 2 research fellows and an administrative staff consisting of 3 persons.
The list of courses offered at the Department includes the history of philosophy, ethics, social philosophy, elementary logic and the philosophy of science. The Department focuses its research on ethics in a broad sense of the term (“praktisk filosofi”) and a number of the listed courses are within this area of philosophy.
Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The main emphasis of the assessment will be on the applicant’s potential for research as is evident from:
•    Master’s thesis or equivalent
•    Other scientific works
•    Project description
In addition, work experience and other activities of significance for the implementation of the doctoral degree programme and possible teaching qualifications may be taken into consideration. Administration and organisational experience will be viewed favourably. Information and material to be considered must be submitted within the closing date for applications.
Applicants must submit a list of all their scientific works including details of possible publication.

he application is to be submitted electronically on the application form available at Jobbnorge.
In addition, the application, including CV, certified copies of diplomas and references, application for admission to the PhD study and the list of scientific works, are to be sent in 5 copies within the closing date for applications, directly to:
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Department of Philosophy
University of Tromsø
N-9037 Tromsø
All documentation that is to be evaluated must be certified and translated into English or a Scandinavian language.
THE SCIENTIFIC WORKS – 3 published or unpublished – the applicant wishes to be taken into consideration during the evaluation process must be submitted in 3 copies arranged as 3 complete sets. The applicant might be asked to submit further works.
The scientific works are to be sent, within the closing date for applications, directly to:
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Department of Philosophy
University of Tromsø
N-9037 Tromsø
Applicants shall also refer to “Supplementary regulations for appointment to elementary positions (research fellows) at the University of Tromsø” (in Norwegian only) and “Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of postdoktor (post-doctoral research fellow), stipendiat (research fellow), vitenskapelig assistent
(research assistant) and spesialistkandidat (resident):
uit.no/poa/vitenskapelige-stillinger
Questions concerning the organisation of the working environment, such as the physical state of the place of employment, health service, possibility for flexible working hours, part time, etc. as well as questions concerning the PhD study may be directed to the telephone reference.
According to personnel policy objectives that the staff shall reflect the composition of the population in general, both with respect to gender and cultural multiplicity, women and persons with a minority ethnic background in particular are encouraged to apply.
The University of Tromsø is an IW (Inclusive Workplace) enterprise, and will try to adapt the working conditions for employees with impaired capacity.
Personal data given in an application or CV will be processed in accordance with the Act relating to the processing of personal data (the Personal Data Act).
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, section 25, 2nd paragraph, the applicant may request not to be registered on the public list of applicants.
The University may nevertheless decide that the name of the applicant will be made public. The applicant will be notified beforehand in the event of such publication.

Deadline: 18-03-2011

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