Junior postdoctoral scholarship holder philosophy of digital culture

Department: Department of Philosophy
Regime Full-time

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The Center for European Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts is offering a research stay fellowship for a junior postdoctoral scholarship holder in the field of the philosophy of digital culture with research expertise in at least one of the main issues concerning (image) perception, imagination, cognition, (aesthetic) experience, narrative, fiction, gaming and artistic practices in virtual and augmented reality environments.

Position

• You will prepare a postdoctoral research project proposal and submit it to the FWO postdoctoral call 2024, that, if successful, will give you the opportunity to further develop your research for another three years on the basis of a full time position.
• You will also consider the opportunity to submit your research project proposal to the MSCA call 2024.
• You will assist in ongoing research projects in the field of the philosophy of culture and the activities of the Center for European Philosophy.
• You will help coordinate project proposals in the field of philosophy of digital culture and contribute to attracting external funding.
• You will fulfil a limited number of teaching activities, e.g. by presenting your research in research seminars and classes.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in Philosophy that you have obtained after October 1st  2022 or will obtain before the 1st  of June 2024.
• You have expertise in the continental tradition of philosophy, aesthetics and/or in the philosophy of culture at large. Specialization in the field of philosophy of technology is recommended.
• Your research interests and your research expertise are in line with the research profile of the Center for European Philosophy | Center for European Philosophy | University of Antwerp (uantwerpen.be)
• You have at least three published articles in international peer reviewed journals.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You can speak and write fluently in English.

What we offer

• We offer a fulltime appointment for a period of five months. In case a candidate prefer a part-time appointment, the period can be longer (max. ten months).
• The planned starting date is 1st  of September 2024. Starting date and period of appointment are negotiable.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts  for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at the City campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including April 22th  2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV and the summary of your PhD research.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure. Selected candidates will have to pass an interview in the first or the second week of May and will have to send a first draft for a postdoctoral research project.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions  or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact [email protected]  and/or [email protected]  .

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