The Centre of Excellence in the Philosophy of the Social Sciences
(TINT) <http://www.helsinki.fi/tint>, now the largest centre in its
field, is offering two or three new postdoc positions, beginning in
January 2016 (or earlier). The positions are up to 2 years.
AREA: philosophy of economics (or neighbouring disciplines), broadly
understood (inclusive of social and historical studies of economics in
relation to its disciplinary neighbours).
RESEARCH AGENDA OF THE CENTRE: interdisciplinary and intertheoretic
dynamics and their role in shaping the future of the social sciences,
viewed mainly (but not only) from a philosophy of science point of
view. Check the TINT site for more details.
POSSIBLE LINES OF RESEARCH: philosophical / historical / sociological
analysis of interdisciplinary dynamics in which economics is involved,
such as its (actual or missing) receptive interactions with
psychology, neuroscience, sociology etc; its (actual or missing)
collaborative relations with other disciplines in applied fields such
as environmental research etc; and its expansionist ("imperialist")
intrusions into the domains of sociology, political science, law, etc.
POSSIBLE PROFILES OF CANDIDATES: philosopher of economics interested
in any relevant aspect of economics in its interdisciplinary
relations; philosopher of some other relevant discipline, such as
cognitive science, biology, ecology, anthropology, or law insofar as
these somehow engage with economics; (philosophically informed) expert
in the social / cultural / historical studies of science interested in
relevant aspects of interdisciplinarity in which economics is
involved; (philosophically informed) historian of economics
specializing in the history of any relevant line of development in
economics and its interdisciplinary relations.
We are looking for candidates with relevant top rate competences and a
strong interest in TINT themes, and who would enjoy the thriving team
life of a collaborative and growing international community of
scholars. If you think you have the interest and competence, please
send your application to Joonas Ottman <[log in to unmask]>
with cc to Uskali Mäki <[log in to unmask]>.
Applications should include:
1. CV
2. Research plan of ca 2000 words, including description of how it
relates to the relevant parts (especially theme 4) of the TINT agenda.
3. Sample of writing (eg published journal article)
DEADLINE: 16 October 2015, but earlier submissions will be appreciated.
Please also pay attention to TINT's visitors programme.
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Uskali Mäki
Academy Professor
TINT - Centre of Excellence in the Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Department of Political and Economic Studies / Philosophy
University of Helsinki
http://www.helsinki.fi/tint
http://www.helsinki.fi/tint/maki
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