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                [Titel: logo_maxwidth] Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of
<br>Science
<br>Doctoral position in Theory of Science
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<br>Ref PAR 2018/1613
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<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.
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<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.
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<br>Apply by: 2018-12-10
<br>https://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/vacancies-de
<br>tails/?id=3453
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<br>Subject area
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<br>Theory of Science
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<br>Specific subject description
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<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).
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<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.
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<br>Job assignments
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<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.
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<br>Eligibility
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<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.
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<br>Admission to the third-cycle program in Theory of Science also requires:
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<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,
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<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.
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<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
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<br>Assessment
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<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:
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<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.
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<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.
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<br>Employment
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<br>Type of employment: Fixed-term employment
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<br>Extent: 100 %
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<br>Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science,
<br>Gothenburg
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<br>First day of employment: By agreement
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<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.
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<br>Employment Procedure
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<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).
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<br>For further information please contact:
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<br>Lena Eriksson, Associate head of department, +46-31-786 4184,
<br>lena.eriksson@theorysc.gu.se
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<br>Helena Bjrnlind, HR Administrator, Tel: + 46 (0)31-786 4570,
<br>helena.bjarnlind@gu.se
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<br>Unions
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<br>Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg:
<br>http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-represe
<br>ntatives
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<br>How to apply
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<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.
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<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.
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<br>For the application to be considered complete it must include:
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<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.
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<br>2) A CV, including a list of publications (if applicable).
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<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.
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<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.
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<br>5) Verified copies of academic transcripts and possibly evidence of other
<br>relevant qualifications, if applicable.
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<br>In addition, candidates may submit any other documentation they want to be
<br>considered, such as recommendation letters.
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<br>Applications should be written in English.
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<br> The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and
<br>diversity.
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<br> Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the
<br>decision of employment has become final.
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<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.
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<br>Apply by: 2018-12-10
<br>https://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/vacancies-de
<br>tails/?id=3453
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<br>Best regards,
<br>
<br>Emelie Seeliger
<br>HR Officer
<br>Dep. of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science
<br>University of Gothenburg
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