Postdoctoral Researcher on The Foundations of Longtermism Project

You will join the team of the Leverhulme Trust-funded research project The Foundations of Longtermism as a postdoctoral researcher (https://richardpettigrew.com/the-foundations-of-longtermism/). The project lead is Professor Richard Pettigrew.

Your role will involve (i) carrying out research within the scope of the project, (ii) collaborating with the project lead to carry out joint work, (iii) disseminating the research of the project by publishing in academic journals and presenting at conferences/workshops/colloquia.

• You have a PhD in philosophy, economics, political theory, or other relevant area, or are near to completion;
• You have research experience and expertise in an area relevant to the topic of the project, either through your PhD or from other research work;
• You are interested in continuing to pursue research in this area.

As part of your application, we ask that you submit a CV, cover letter, and a writing sample. These can be added as attachments during the application process. 

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Richard Pettigrew. [email protected]

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

You will join the team of the Leverhulme Trust-funded research project The Foundations of Longtermism as a postdoctoral researcher (https://richardpettigrew.com/the-foundations-of-longtermism/). The project lead is Professor Richard Pettigrew.

Your role will involve (i) carrying out research within the scope of the project, (ii) collaborating with the project lead to carry out joint work, (iii) disseminating the research of the project by publishing in academic journals and presenting at conferences/workshops/colloquia.

• You have a PhD in philosophy, economics, political theory, or other relevant area, or are near to completion;
• You have research experience and expertise in an area relevant to the topic of the project, either through your PhD or from other research work;
• You are interested in continuing to pursue research in this area.

As part of your application, we ask that you submit a CV, cover letter, and a writing sample. These can be added as attachments during the application process. 

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Richard Pettigrew. [email protected]

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.