[PhilPhys] PhD position in philosophy of physics, University of Oslo

[Karen Crowther]

A Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1017) in philosophy is available at the
Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of
Oslo.

The position will be in the area of philosophy of physics or philosophy of
science, and applicants must submit a project proposal related to the
examination of scientific methodology or epistemology of science with a
focus on physics.

Examples of areas of interest:

   - Non-empirical guides to theory construction and assessment
   - Epistemology of computer simulation, and/or analogue experiments
   - Theory-change in physics
   - The heuristic use of scientific modelling
   - Quantum mechanics and quantum gravity


The person appointed will be connected to The Centre of Philosophy and the
Sciences
<https://www.hf.uio.no/english/research/strategic-research-areas/cps/>
(CPS) and will work with Karen Crowther.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with an interest, and preferably
a background, in philosophy of science, and it can be an advantage to have
some educational background in the natural sciences in addition to
philosophy, although this is not a requirement.

More about the position

The appointment is for a duration of 3 years. All PhD Candidates who submit
their doctoral dissertation for assessment with a written recommendation
from their supervisor within 3 years or 3 ½ years after the start of their
PhD position, will be offered, respectively, a 12 or 6 month Completion
Grant.

Qualification requirements
   - A Master's degree or equivalent in philosophy. The Master's
degree must have been obtained and the final evaluation must be available
by the application deadline
   - Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
   - Personal suitability and motivation for the position

To be eligible for admission to the doctoral programmes at the University
of Oslo, applicants must have completed a five-year graduation course
(Master’s degree or equivalent), including a Master’s thesis of at least 30
ECTS. In special cases, the Faculty may grant admission on the basis of a
one-year Master course following an assessment of the study programme’s
scope and quality.

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on:
   - The project's scientific merit, research-related relevance and
   innovation
   - The applicant's estimated academic and personal ability to complete
   the project within the time frame
   - The applicant's ability to complete research training
   - Good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary
   academic communities


Applicants who have recently graduated with excellent results may be given
preference.

We offer
   - Salary NOK 501 200 – 544 400 per annum depending on qualifications
   - A professionally stimulating working environment
   - Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
   - Attractive welfare benefits

How to apply

The application must include:
   - Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and
   motivation for the position
   - Curriculum Vitae (with a list of education, positions, teaching
   experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities,
   including a complete list of publications)
   - Transcript of records of your Bachelor’s and Master's degrees.
   Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an
   explanation of their university's grading system
   - Documentation of Language requirements (if applicable)
   - Project description, including a detailed progress plan for
the project (3 - 5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for
project descriptions)

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian
language.

Educational certificates, master theses and the like are not to be
submitted with the application, but applicants may be asked to submit such
information or works later.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic
recruiting system, jobbnorge.no.
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/235187/doctoral-research-fellowship-in-philosophy

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Formal regulations

See also regulations as well as guidelines for the application assessment
process and appointments to research fellowships.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2,
demographic information about the applicant may be used in the
public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in
the public application list.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the
purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its
employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the
workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

For questions about the position: Associate Professor Karen Crowther
karen.crowther at ifikk.uio.no
For questions about how to apply: HR Officer AndersRykke
anders.rykke at hf.uio.no

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/235187/doctoral-research-fellowship-in-philosophy
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