Position at TINT in Helsinki

TINT Centre of Excellence in the Philosophy of the Social Sciences  
<http://www.helsinki.fi/tint>, now the largest centre in its field, is  
offering a new postdoc position, beginning in January 2014. More  
advanced scholars will also be considered. The position is initially  
for two 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 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 expansionist ("imperialist") intrusions into the domains  
of sociology, political science, law, etc; 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 studies.

POSSIBLE PROFILES OF CANDIDATES: philosopher of economics specializing  
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 engage with economics; (philosophically informed) expert in the  
social and cultural studies of science specializing 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 individuals with relevant top rate competences and  
a strong interest in TINT themes, and who would enjoy thriving team  
life as a member of a collaborative and growing international  
community of scholars. If you think you have the interest and  
competence – or think you know someone with these qualities – please  
get in contact with 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 TINT agenda
3. Sample of writing (eg published journal article)

The deadline is 31 October 2013, 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
University of Helsinki
http://www.helsinki.fi/tint
http://www.helsinki.fi/tint/maki
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