Fachbereich Philosophie und Geisteswissenschaften - Institut für Philosophie Junior Research Group "Democratic Hope"2 Positions doctoral researchers (m/f/d) with 65% part-time positions limited to 3 years Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L FU Reference code: WiMi_2021_DemocraticHope Bewerbungsende: 13.09.2021

Democratic Hope (www.democratic-hope.net ) is a junior research group investigating the multifaceted role of hope in democratic societies. Our aim is to develop a normative vocabulary that allows us to account both for the unavoidability of hope in democracy and for its pitfalls. To do so, the project connects the perspectives of political philosophy and democratic theory with insights for instance from epistemology, philosophy of mind or moral psychology. Democratic Hope is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation's "Freigeist" initiative.

Job description:
The doctoral researchers will pursue independent PhD research on a topic within the thematic focus of the project and take part in the group's collaborative research and activites, including organization of workshops and conferences.

Requirements:
Postgraduate degree (MA or equivalent) in Philosophy, Political Science or Political Theory

Desirable:
PhD research proposal within the group's thematic focus; willingness and ability to work in a collaborative research environment, excellent command of English, excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; international experience; German skills are an advantage but not essential.

The application should contain the following materials (preferably electronically in a single PDF-file): a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, a 2-3 page PhD research proposal.

Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Mr. Dr. Jakob Huber: [email protected]

On the given occasion and for the duration of the essential on-site operations by Freie Universität Berlin, we kindly ask you to apply electronically by e-mail. The processing of a postal application cannot be guaranteed.

Freie Universität Berlin

Fachbereich Philosophie und Geisteswissenschaften

Institut für Philosophie

Junior Research Group "Democratic Hope"

Mr. Dr. Jakob Huber

Thielallee 43

14195 Berlin (Dahlem)

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