Jobs in philosophy of the historical sciences

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2 JOBS: Philosophy of Historiography and the Historical Sciences- Senior and Junior Research Fellowships

The two fellowship are pure research positions.  They are open to all candidates whose profiles match the above requirements.  Other than their research prospects and records, the identity of the candidates will remain behind a veil of ignorance.  Most notably, the fellowships are open to all qualified candidates irrespective of their nationalities, social classes, statuses of their universities, ethnicities, and genders.  The choice of candidates will follow strictly the quality and quantity of prospective future research in the philosophy of historiography and the historical sciences. Knowledge of the Czech language is not required, but successful candidates will be encouraged to acquire the language during the years of their fellowship.  The University of Ostrava will assist in providing Czech language courses. The prospective salaries suffice for comfortable living in the Czech Republic for an applicant and her or his immediate family and include health insurance and other benefits.  While the fellowships guarantee income for four years subject to satisfactory progress in research efforts, the research team will attempt continuously to secure further grants to preserve, sustain and perpetuate its mission beyond this time horizon.

The successful candidates will be affiliated with the Department of Philosophy at the Faculty of Arts, the University of Ostrava. The Department’s staff pursue a broad range of research interests, including metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, political philosophy, philosophy of religion, philosophy of nature, and the history of philosophy (ancient, medieval, modern, & contemporary)).

The successful candidates will further become members of the Centre for the Philosophy of Historiography and the Historical Sciences at the University of Ostrava – a new research centre, led by Aviezer Tucker and David Cernín. See the Centre’s Web page at: https://ff.osu.eu/phil-hist/

Ostrava is the second largest urban conglomeration in the Czech Republic/ Chechia.  The cost of living in Ostrava is significantly lower than the European Union average.  Ostrava has frequent, regular, pleasant and cheap train links to Prague, Vienna, and Cracow that take 3-4 hours, and an international airport with regular flights to airports in and out of Europe, including London and Warsaw.  Ostrava has a vibrant art and culture scene, including the summer “Colors of Ostrava” international performing arts festival and the world-famous Janacek Symphony Orchestra.  


1. Senior Research Fellowship R3 (cf. https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/europe/career-development/training-researchers/research-profiles-descriptorsin) in the philosophy of historiography and the historical sciences for 4 years. 

Requirements:

  • At least five years past the PhD. 

  • At least 8 publications indexed in the Web of Science and/or SCOPUS databases and/or 2 monographs);H-index (WoS or Scopus) of at least 2 or Scholar 4 or at least 35 citations.

  • Proven ability to publish high quality research in the philosophy of historiography and the historical sciences in English.

  • Readiness to initiate and participate in grant applications.   

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2.       Junior Research Fellowship R2 (cf. https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/europe/career-development/training-researchers/research-profiles-descriptorsin) in the philosophy of historiography and the historical sciences for 4 years. 

Requirements:

  • Candidates should have received their PhD at least five years ago,  but excellent well published candidates who graduated less than five, but more than three years, ago will be considered

  • The candidate should have at least 4 publications indexed in Web of Science or Scopus databases and/or one monograph);H-index (WoS or Scopus) of at least 1 or Scholar 3, or at least 20 citations.

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For more details see:

https://www.osu.eu/job-opportunities/?kdepr=0&prace=2430

Job Opportunities / University of Ostrava