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Doctoral position in Theory of Science, University of Gothenburg
[Titel: logo_maxwidth] Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of <br>Science <br>Doctoral position in Theory of Science <br> <br>Ref PAR 2018/1613 <br> <br>The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse <br>knowledge. 38 000 students and 6 000 employees make the university a large and <br>inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study <br>programs attract scientists and students from around the world. With new <br>knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better <br>future. <br> <br>The Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science at the Faculty <br>of Arts has about 100 staff members and a student body corresponding to about <br>350 full-time equivalents. It is home to a large number of national and <br>international research projects and offers courses and degree programs for <br>philosophers, logicians, linguists, language technologists, theorists of <br>science, historians of philosophy, philologists and philosophy teachers. The <br>Department also arranges doctoral education and development work in its <br>various academic domains. <br> <br>Apply by: 2018-12-10 <br>https://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/vacancies-de <br>tails/?id=3453 <br> <br> <br> <br>Subject area <br> <br>Theory of Science <br> <br> <br> <br>Specific subject description <br> <br>Theory of Science is part of a post-Kuhnian tradition and has a distinct <br>orientation towards empirical study. Research and teaching is primarily <br>focused on epistemological and social aspects of the production and use of <br>scientific knowledge. Differences in epistemological and methodological <br>presuppositions across disciplines and fields of research are accentuated and <br>analyzed, with the humanities and social sciences as well as medical and <br>natural sciences being objects of study. Theories and methods are usually <br>drawn from the field of science and technology studies (STS). <br> <br>Central questions concern how scientific knowledge is defined in relation to <br>other forms of knowledge; who does research into what and why; how research <br>communities are organized; how scientific controversies are generated and <br>resolved; and classical epistemological questions concerning for example <br>objectivity, rationality, realism and relativism. One important array of <br>questions concerns the significance that expertise, standards, digital <br>technology and various forms of professional practice have for the formation <br>of knowledge in the intersection between academic disciplines, governmental <br>authorities, organizations, social movements and other societal actors. <br> <br> <br> <br>Job assignments <br> <br>The successful candidate's main responsibilities will be to write a doctoral <br>dissertation in the area mentioned above, and to complete obligatory course <br>work. He or she may also undertake a limited amount of teaching, <br>administration or research not directly connected to her or his dissertation <br>topic. Such duties extend the position accordingly. The candidate is expected <br>to participate in the department's activities, such as workshops and <br>seminars. <br> <br> <br> <br>Eligibility <br> <br>To be eligible for the position, the applicant must meet both general and <br>specific entry requirements. The general entry requirements for third-cycle <br>(doctoral) programs are: a second-cycle qualification/degree or at least 240 <br>higher education (HE) credits for courses of which at least 60 HE credits are <br>awarded in the second-cycle; or equivalent training either in Sweden or <br>abroad. <br> <br>Admission to the third-cycle program in Theory of Science also requires: <br> <br>30 higher education credits in Theory of Science as a second-cycle subject, at <br>least 15 of which must be from a degree project or equivalent knowledge, <br> <br>The type(s) of Swedish and English skills needed to be able to benefit from <br>compulsory parts of the course and to be able to actively participate in <br>seminars and similar activities. <br> <br>For further information about the general and specific requirements please <br>refer to study syllabus at the following link: <br>https://hum.gu.se/utbildning/forskarniva/studieplaner <br> <br> <br> <br>Assessment <br> <br>In selecting between applicants, their ability to benefit from the course or <br>study program shall be taken into account in accordance with Chapter 7 of the <br>Higher Education Ordinance. To facilitate the selection process, the applicant <br>must submit: <br> <br> - Theses, degree projects and any publications. These are assessed based on <br>the following five quality criteria, of which the final two have the heaviest <br>weighting: Suitable subject definition, relevant questioning, suitable command <br>of the subject and structuring of the thesis, suitable use of language, <br>formalities, academic quality and independence. <br> <br> - A project draft no more than 2,500 words in which the applicant stipulates <br>a research domain that he/she would like to develop, justifies its relevance <br>and discusses which theories, methods and materials would be relevant. The <br>project draft is assessed on the basis of the following four criteria: whether <br>the draft displays familiarity with previous and current research within the <br>field, whether the research questions are viable and grounded in current <br>research, whether the draft is judged to be realistic, as regards its <br>implementation at third-cycle level, and whether the draft shows that it is <br>likely the applicant will make a valuable contribution to research in the <br>field. The project draft also provides supporting information for assessing <br>the Department's supervisor competence within the research domain stipulated. <br> <br> <br> <br>Employment <br> <br>Type of employment: Fixed-term employment <br> <br>Extent: 100 % <br> <br>Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science, <br>Gothenburg <br> <br>First day of employment: By agreement <br> <br>Apart from his or her own third-cycle education, the successful applicant may <br>also be expected to do service in education, research (unrelated to the <br>thesis) and administration. The employment is for one year. It can be extended <br>with a maximum of two years at a time. The total employment cannot exceed four <br>years third cycle education, full time. <br> <br> <br> <br>Employment Procedure <br> <br>Selection, interviews and assessment is made by a recruitment group at the <br>department. A list of top-ranked applicants is then presented based on the <br>information provided by the applicants (based on merit, quality of submitted <br>works, quality of research proposal, and availability of qualified <br>supervisors). The top-ranked candidates may be invited to interviews (in <br>Gothenburg or via video link). <br> <br> <br> <br>For further information please contact: <br> <br>Lena Eriksson, Associate head of department, +46-31-786 4184, <br>lena.eriksson@theorysc.gu.se <br> <br>Helena Bjrnlind, HR Administrator, Tel: + 46 (0)31-786 4570, <br>helena.bjarnlind@gu.se <br> <br> <br> <br>Unions <br> <br>Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: <br>http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-represe <br>ntatives <br> <br> <br> <br>How to apply <br> <br>In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to <br>register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility <br>of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with <br>the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the <br>deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the <br>qualifications registered in the application. <br> <br>Complementary documents, such as publications/books should be sent in two <br>copies to the following address and marked with reference number. University <br>of Gothenburg, Att: HR Administrator, FLoV, Box 200, SE-405 30 Gothenburg, <br>Sweden. <br> <br>For the application to be considered complete it must include: <br> <br>1) An introductory letter of 500 words maximum (approx. 1 page). The letter <br>should consist of four paragraphs in the following order: a) a short <br>presentation of yourself, b) a short presentation of your merits, c) a short <br>presentation of the intended research project and d) a short account for why <br>the Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science is of interest <br>to you. <br> <br>2) A CV, including a list of publications (if applicable). <br> <br>3) Master thesis and a maximum of 3 other publications that the candidate want <br>to submit as proof of merit, such as other theses, or research publications. <br> <br>4) A description of the intended research project of at most 2500 words <br>(including abstract, excluding bibliography), indicating the applicant's <br>research interests and planned focus area of his/her thesis and research, as <br>well as a plan for its execution. <br> <br>5) Verified copies of academic transcripts and possibly evidence of other <br>relevant qualifications, if applicable. <br> <br>In addition, candidates may submit any other documentation they want to be <br>considered, such as recommendation letters. <br> <br>Applications should be written in English. <br> <br> The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and <br>diversity. <br> <br> Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the <br>decision of employment has become final. <br> <br>In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment <br>channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, <br>recruitment and staffing companies. <br> <br>Apply by: 2018-12-10 <br>https://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/vacancies-de <br>tails/?id=3453 <br> <br> <br>Best regards, <br> <br>Emelie Seeliger <br>HR Officer <br>Dep. of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science <br>University of Gothenburg <br>_______________________________________________ <br>EASST's Eurograd mailing list <br>Eurograd (at) lists.easst.net <br>Unsubscribe or edit subscription options: http://lists.easst.net/listinfo.cgi/eurograd-easst.net <br> <br>Meet us via https://twitter.com/STSeasst <br> <br>Report abuses of this list to Eurograd-owner@lists.easst.netview formatted text
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