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Two postdoctoral positions in history of philosophy of science, Tilburg (The Netherlands), Deadline: 14 Jan 2022
**JOB: Two Postdoc Positions (2-3 years, 1fte) in History of Philosophy of
Science, History of Logic and/or Digital Humanities (Tilburg University)**
The Department of Philosophy at Tilburg University seeks to appoint two
postdoctoral researchers (2 or 3 years, 0,8 - 1,0 FTE) in the NWO Vidi
project ?Exiled Empiricists: American Philosophy and the Great
Intellectual Migration?. Starting date: August or September 2022.
**Profiles of the candidates**
The postdoc?s primary responsibility will be to contribute to the research
project (description below) and to publish in peer reviewed journals and
books. The researcher should also contribute to the project in other ways,
such as by giving conference presentations, (co-)editing a special issue,
and (co-)organizing reading groups and workshops. Furthermore, the
researcher will be a member of the Tilburg Center for Moral Philosophy,
Epistemology and Philosophy of Science (TiLPS) and contribute to its
colloquia and seminars.
**Requirements position 1**
AOS: History of Philosophy of Science/History of Logic/Intellectual
History
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who satisfies the following requirements:
- A completed PhD in philosophy, HPS, STS, intellectual history or a related field.
- A strong, promising track-record of international peer-reviewed publications
- Affinity with the topic of the project
- Excellent speaking and writing skills in English, as demonstrated by published work.
- Experience with archival studies is an advantage but not a requirement.
- An entrepreneurial and team player attitude is highly valued.
- Ability and willingness to contribute to the development and acquisition of externally funded projects.
**Requirements position 2**
AOS: Digital Humanities/Scientometrics/Bibliometrics
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who satisfies the following requirements:
- A completed PhD in philosophy, computer science, history, computational linguistics or a related field.
- Demonstrable knowledge of bibliometric methods such as topic modeling, citation analysis, and concordance analysis.
- Solid programming skills in Python and optionally other programming languages.
- A strong, promising track-record of international peer-reviewed publications
- Affinity with the topic of the project
- Demonstrable research experience in philosophy, HPS, STS, intellectual history, or a related field in humanities is an advantage but not a requirement.
- Excellent speaking and writing skills in English, as demonstrated by published work.
- An entrepreneurial and team player attitude is highly valued.
- Ability and willingness to contribute to the development and acquisition of externally funded projects.
**The project ?Exiled Empiricists: American Philosophy and the Great
Intellectual Migration?**
The Exiled Empiricists project is funded by the Dutch Research Council
(NWO) and led by Sander Verhaegh within the Tilburg Center for Moral
Philosophy, Epistemology and Philosophy of Science (TiLPS), Tilburg
University.
Summary: In the 1930s, hundreds of European academics fled to the United
States, escaping the quickly deteriorating political situation on the
continent. Among them were a few dozen philosophers from a variety of
schools: logical empiricists, critical theorists, and phenomenologists.
Especially the first group would have a tremendous impact on American
philosophy. Whereas the local intellectual climate had been dictated by
American traditions like pragmatism, U.S. philosophers soon began to
advance views that were heavily indebted to the empiricists. In fact, much
of academic philosophy today is still shaped by the discussions and
practices first instigated in this disruptive period.
Although historians have reconstructed the fate of the exiled empiricists,
little attention has been paid to the American context in which their
movement came to full bloom. This is surprising, since any account of the
empiricists? success requires an explanation of why the Americans were so
receptive to their views. To what extent did developments in American
philosophy pave the way for logical empiricism? And why was the American
community more receptive to empiricism than to critical theory or
phenomenology? This project shifts the perspective from the refugees to
the local philosophical climate by 1) quantitatively analyzing thousands
of American journal publications and 2) qualitatively examining the
archives of dozens of key American philosophers and institutions.
A more detailed description of the project can be found on the project
website (https://exiledempiricists.com/).
**Employment terms and conditions**
We offer a temporary postdoctoral position of two or three years (0.8-1.0
fte) in a stimulating and dynamic interdisciplinary research environment.
You will work in close collaboration with the project?s principal
investigator and have regular team meetings with the other members of the
group, PhD students, and external visiting fellows. In accordance with the
conditions as indicated in the CAO NU, the salary is dependent on the
candidate?s experience and is set at CAO NU scale 10 with a minimum of ?
2.836,- gross per month, on a fulltime basis.
Tilburg University is rated among the top of Dutch employers and has
excellent terms of employment, such as a holiday allowance of 8% and an
end-of-year bonus of 8.3% (annually), an options model and reimbursement
of moving expenses. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may qualify
for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. The
university will apply for such an allowance on their behalf. The Tilburg
School of Humanities and Digital Sciences will provide assistance in
finding suitable accommodation. The collective labor agreement of the
Dutch Universities applies. Successful candidates must remain at least 80%
of their working days in the Netherlands (as a requirement of tax and
social security laws).
**The Department**
The Department of Philosophy (DFI) at Tilburg University is both an
important center of academic teaching and internationally recognized for
its research. It offers a lively, amicable and stimulating teaching and
research environment. The department provides a supportive, collegial
environment free from the (unhealthy) climate of competition that has
become the standard in academia. Philosophical research at Tilburg is
often done in an interdisciplinary framework. Research is organized in two
groups: TiLPS (Tilburg Center for Moral Philosophy, Epistemology and
Philosophy of Science) and PHC&E (Philosophy of Humanity, Culture, and
Ethics).
**Further information and application**
For inquiries about the positions and the project, please contact the
Principal Investigator of the project, Sander Verhaegh, at
A.A.Verhaegh[at]tilburguniversity.edu.
The candidate should submit all of the following documents:
1. a letter of application, which should include mention of the position you are applying for and may include explanations of any circumstances that you would like to be taken into account when considering your application (e.g. impact of Covid-19 restrictions, parental leave, etc.);
2. a CV, including the names and contact information of two referees. (reference letters will be requested only for shortlisted candidates);
3. a research plan (max. 1000 words).
Note for PhD students: your application will only be taken into account if
you have successfully defended your PhD or if you can provide an official
guarantee that your thesis defense is scheduled before August 1, 2022.
The deadline for applications is January 14, 2022. We will inform
shortlisted candidates, before February 14, 2022. Interviews and short
research talks will be held on March 1 and 2 by Zoom. Decisions will be
announced before March 20, 2022.
Applications must be submitted here
(https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=18570&company=S003974031P)
**Tilburg University**
Tilburg University is an inspiring university offering a stimulating and
challenging environment for students, staff, and alumni. The university
highly values authenticity, academic freedom, professionalism, and
continuous development. In its top-quality education and research programs
in the disciplines of the social sciences and the humanities, the
university is committed to addressing equality issues in society at
national and international levels. It does so by training people for
positions of responsibility in society and by contributing to socially
sustainable solutions.
Tilburg University draws on a rich tradition which nourishes reflection
and which also encourages the academic community's awareness of its
philosophy in relation to academic discipline.
Tilburg University is committed to the value of diversity and, in that
spirit, welcomes applications from underrepresented groups within
philosophy and academia, including members of minority groups and people
with disabilities. Information about the various measures Tilburg
University has undertaken to increase gender equality, diversity and
inclusion can be found on the Working at Tilburg University /Gender &
Diversity page
(https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/working/gender-policy).
**Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences**
Research and education at the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital
Sciences (TSHD) has a unique focus on humans in the context of the
globalizing digital society, on the development of artificial intelligence
and interactive technologies, on their impact on communication, culture
and society, and on moral and existential challenges that arise. The
School of Humanities and Digital Sciences consists of four departments:
Communication and Cognition, Cognitive Science and Artificial
Intelligence, Culture Studies and Philosophy; several research institutes
and a faculty office. Also the University College Tilburg is part of the
School. Each year around 275 students commence a Bachelor or (Pre) Master
Program. The School has approximately 2000 students and 250 employees.
**Recruitment code**
Tilburg University applies the recruitment code of the Dutch Association
for Personnel Management & Organization Development (NVP).
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