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Postdoctoral position in formal models of group deliberation, Rotterdam (The Netherlands), Deadline: 7 Oct 2021 (today!)
Postdoctoral Research Position (1fte, 2 years) on Formal Models of Group Deliberation, Erasmus School of Philosophy
Application deadline *extended*: October 7th, 2021, 23h55 CET
We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher who has experience in
analytic philosophy and a background in formal modelling and/or
agent-based simulations, to study norms of collective deliberation and
group decision-making. This is a full-time, 2-year position at the
world-known Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics. Read on to
learn more about the project and this call! About the deadline extension:
as we received a relatively low number of admissible applications, we
decided to extend the deadline with one week. We particularly encourage
scholars of underrepresented groups (non-male scholars, non-European
scholars) to consider applying.
The ENCODE project: Explicating Norms for Collective Deliberation (NWO
VIDI project)
Deliberation is often seen as an antidote to the current crisis of
democracy. People should not just vote or aggregate their opinions: they
should talk, exchange arguments and preferences, and thus achieve
consensus or at least mutual understanding through dialogue. But what
norms should group deliberation satisfy, for it to count as democratic?
What exactly can we expect from collective deliberation? The ENCODE
project seeks to answer these questions in exact terms. In particular, we
want to study existing formal models of deliberation and develop new ones,
in order to get a better understanding of the complex interactions that
take place when people exchange their arguments and revise their position.
The emphasis will be on philosophical logic, but we will also consider
agent-based models of deliberation and decision-theoretic accounts. This
project is funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and run by Dr.
Frederik Van de Putte within the Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and
Economics (EIPE), Erasmus School of Philosophy (ESPhil).
The Postdoctoral researcher
The postdoc?s primary responsibility will be to conduct research and
publish in peer reviewed journals and books. The researcher should also
contribute to the ENCODE Project in other ways, such as by giving
scholarly presentations and co-organizing reading groups and workshops.
Furthermore, they will become part of a large and diverse community of
researchers, and are expected to contribute to the Erasmus School of
Philosophy?s (ESPhil) educational programme.
Requirements
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who satisfies the following requirements:
* Completed PhD in philosophy or MA in philosophy and PhD in computer science or mathematics, with demonstrable background in formal ethics, logic, decision theory, and/or agent-based modelling.
* (demonstrable) interest in political theory and/or the theory of group deliberation.
* A strong, promising track-record in terms of international publications and/or public outreach, as witnessed by CV.
* 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 development and acquisition of externally funded projects.
* Conceptual capacity, presenting, planning and organizing and monitoring (VSNU competencies for postdocs)
Employment conditions
The position can start as soon as November 15th, 2021, and before April
1st, 2022. It lasts for a maximum of two years. The appointment concerns a
temporary postdoctoral research position for two years. This position
comes with good employment conditions, compliant with the Collective
Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO NU). The position begins with
a temporary employment contract for 12 months in which the candidate?s
suitability is evaluated. After a positive evaluation, an additional
contract of 12 months follows, leading to a total appointment of 2 years.
We offer a stimulating and dynamic interdisciplinary research environment,
with attractive benefits in accordance with the Collective Labour
Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU). In accordance with the
conditions applied at Erasmus University Rotterdam as indicated in the
Collective Labour Agreement (CAO NU) of the Dutch universities, the salary
is dependent on the candidate?s experience and is set at CAO NU scale 11
with a minimum of ? 3.746,- and a maximum of ? 5.127,- gross per month, on
a fulltime basis. In addition, EUR pays an 8% holiday allowance and an
end-of-year payment of 8.3% and offers excellent secondary benefits. In
addition, EUR takes part in the ABP pension scheme, and we also offer
partially paid parental leave. For international spouses we have set up a
dual career programme. Moreover, EUR staff members are allowed to make use
of the EUR facilities, including the Erasmus sports centre and the
University Library.
Diversity
We particularly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply: We
genuinely value diversity and believe that a diversity of talents
contributes to our vision and strategy to excel as a university on
research and education. ESPhil is an equal opportunities employer and
encourages applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, and
nationalities. Given the current composition of the ESPhil academic staff
and priorities relating to staff diversity, the School especially
encourages candidates from an ethnic minority, candidates with an
international background, and non-male candidates to apply.
Erasmus School of Philosophy (ESPhil)
Erasmus School of Philosophy<https://www.eur.nl/esphil/> is a leading
research and teaching institution of Erasmus University Rotterdam. The
faculty is one of the two independent faculties of philosophy in the
Netherlands. ESPhil has a broad international orientation, with many
international students (total number of students is currently about 800),
PhDs (about 15), and staff members (about 30), and has excellent
connections with universities abroad.
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)<https://www.eur.nl/en> is an
internationally oriented university with a strong social orientation in
its education and research. Inspired by the dynamic and cosmopolitan city
of Rotterdam, our scientists and students work in close collaboration with
internal and external parties to solve global social challenges. Our
mission is therefore "Creating positive societal impact". Our academic
education is intensive, active and application oriented. Our research
increasingly takes place in multidisciplinary teams, which are strongly
intertwined with international networks. With our research impact and
thanks to the high quality of education, EUR ranks amongst the top
European universities. Erasmian values ??function as our internal compass
and make Erasmus University recognizable to the outside world: engaged
with society, world citizen, connecting, entrepreneurial and open-minded.
www.eur.nl<http://www.eur.nl>
How to apply
To apply, please send your application package, no later than Thursday,
October 7th, 2021 by e-mail to
office@esphil.eur.nl<mailto:office@esphil.eur.nl>. Please mention ?Postdoc
ENCODE? in the subject line. The application package should include the
following files in PDF format:
1. One PDF file with your contact details (email, phone number) and the
email addresses of two academic referees.
2. A single pdf file, containing:
· CV (anonymised)
· A short (2/3 page) motivation letter (anonymised) that includes ideas
for your research on the project and how you see yourself fit this call?s
criteria
* Writing sample in English (anonymised) Applicants will be notified by
mid October whether they are selected for the interviews on the basis of
their anonymised files. Interviews will be held on Thursday, November 4th
via Zoom. Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from
Dr. Frederik Van De Putte:
vandeputte@esphil.eur.nl<mailto:vandeputte@esphil.eur.nl> .
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