Research Associates in History and Philosophy of Social Science
Salary: £27,428–£35,788 pa

We are seeking to appoint two post-doctoral research associates for
the ERC-funded project 'A Science of Human Nature: Philosophical
Disputes at the Interface of Natural and Social Science', recently
awarded to Dr Tim Lewens.

The successful candidates will work full-time on this project,
including maintaining and updating the project website, participating
in project seminars and workshops, helping to organize workshops, and
providing editorial assistance for publications. The successful
candidates will have the ability to work reliably and efficiently to
deadlines and targets. They will be expected to produce at least one
research paper a year on a topic relevant to the project and to assist
in compiling an edited volume of papers. They will be mentored by Dr
Lewens.

Candidates should have:
- An outstanding record in a field related to the project: such fields
are likely to include the philosophy of social science, the history of
science (especially social and human sciences), and the philosophy of
mind.
- An excellent knowledge of methodological and ontological debates
regarding the study of human culture and human nature, either from a
historical or philosophical perspective.
- Completed their doctorate by the time of taking up the appointment.

The application, in hard copy only, should consist of:
- A cover letter.
- An up-to-date CV.
- A list of publications.
- 2 samples of original, written work in a related area (c. 10,000
words in total).
- 2 letters of reference: applicants should ask their referees to post
or email references to the Administrator ([log in to unmask]),
to arrive by the closing date.
- A description of your research plans and an explanation of how your
research will contribute to the project. This should not exceed 1,000
words.
- Parts 1 and 3 of the University's CHRIS/6 application form -
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/.

Applications should be sent to Reception, Department of History and
Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, Free School Lane,
Cambridge CB2 3RH.

Relevant excerpts from the original ERC proposal can be found in the
website: http://www.hps.cam.ac.uk/jobs/jn11692.html

Informal enquiries may also be made to the Administrator on (01223)
334540, fax: (01223) 334554, email: [log in to unmask]

- Limit of tenure: 4 years, or until 31 August 2016
- Quote reference: JN11692
- Closing date: 10 February 2012
- Interview date: 09 March 2012