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                VACANCY: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

The Center for Environmental and Technology Ethics - Prague [1](CETE-P)
- funded by the EU Horizon Europe programme ERA Chairs and based at the
Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences - is seeking to
appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher to a research-only position in
environmental ethics (broadly considered), with a preference for a
person who can combine environmental philosophy with philosophy of
technology.

Qualified candidates must have research competence at the level of
Postdoctoral Researcher / Assistant Professor and be willing to relocate
to Prague. This is an exciting opportunity for collaboration in a
vibrant and collegial international community of researchers and PhD
candidates in one of the world's most charming cities.

The successful candidate is expected to work as a core member of the
CETE-P research team in collaboration with the CETE-P Research Team
Leader Iwona Janicka and the ERA Chair Mark Coeckelbergh, initiate and
conduct high-quality research, acquire external research funding,
supervise PhD candidates, conduct outreach and networking activities and
carry out other duties in accordance with CETE-P's needs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  	* PhD in philosophy/ethics or a closely related discipline awarded
before the application deadline
  	* Continuous, high-quality research activity pertaining to
environmental philosophy (proven track record)
  	* Documented experience and ability to build international networks
  	* Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

  Criteria to be explicitly addressed in the evaluation process

  	* Academic output pertaining to environmental philosophy - originality
and innovative thinking will be weighted more heavily than quantity
  	* Potential to contribute to the long-term development of the academic
and research environment at CETE-P
  	* Capacity and willingness to acquire research funding
  	* Personal suitability and motivation for the position
  	* Good team player and versatile at all levels
  	* Skills within dissemination, public outreach and innovation
  	* Capability to create and contribute to a positive environment for
collaboration
  	* Capability of multidisciplinary co-operation

WE OFFER

  	* Full-time research position with no teaching and low administrative
obligations
  	* Contract for 3 years (with a 3-month probation period)
  	* Salary approx. CZK 900,000 per annum (gross)
  	* Professionally stimulating work environment
  	* Office space located in the historical centre of Prague (Celetná
street)
  	* Professional administrative and academic support

The successful candidate will commence duties preferably on 1 November
2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

HOW TO APPLY

The application must include:

  	* Cover Letter (2-3 pages)
  	* Research Plan for three years in relation to CETE-P (2 pages),
describing the postdoctoral research project and any related research
activities
  	* CV (max. 4 pages)
  	* List of Publications
  	* One sample of writing (preferably a published article or chapter in
environmental philosophy)
  	* Contact details for three academic references (name, position,
relation to candidate, email and phone number)
  	* Please note that all documents should be in English

The application with attachments must be delivered via email by 26
August 2024, 23:59 CEST to Petra Zakostelecka at zakostelecka@flu.cas.cz

ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

In September 2024, the international Selection Committee will assess all
applications and invite the most qualified applicants to online
interviews taking place in the second half of September 2024. The
candidates will be informed about the result of the selection process at
the beginning of October 2024.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences conducts an
equal opportunities policy and encourages everyone to apply.
Applications from the currently underrepresented groups in philosophy
are especially welcome.

CONTACT INFORMATION

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have about
CETE-P, please contact CETE-P Project Coordinator Petr Urban at
urban@flu.cas.cz. For questions about how to apply and the application
process, please contact HR Officer Petra Zakostelecka at
zakostelecka@flu.cas.cz.

ABOUT CETE-P AND THE INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY OF THE CZECH ACADEMY OF
SCIENCES

CETE-P is a new research unit at the Institute of Philosophy of the
Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague, conducting research on the nexus
between environmental and technology ethics. It has been established
through the EU funded Horizon Europe project Nr. 101086898 led by Mark
Coeckelbergh. For more information about the project:https://cetep.eu
[1].

The Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a
publicly funded research institution, conducting research in key areas
of philosophy and related humanities. It is the largest humanities
institute affiliated with the Czech Academy of Sciences. The Institute
has a vibrant international research community and hosts prestigious
research projects supported by European funding schemes such as ERC,
Horizon Europe or COST. It is located at the very heart of the
historical centre of Prague. For more information about the Institute:
https://www.flu.cas.cz/en/ [2].



Links:
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[1] https://cetep.eu/
[2] https://www.flu.cas.cz/en/
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