[spsp-members] JOB: Postdoc in Philosophy of Biology, Leibniz Uni Hannover, Germany

[Thomas Reydon]

The Institute of Philosophy at Leibniz University Hannover invites applications for the position of a

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Philosophy of Biology (Salary Scale 13 TV-L, 100 %)

starting February 1, 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is limited to 29 months.

This position is part of the research project “Agency and Agential Explanation in the Evolutionary Sciences”, led by Professor Thomas Reydon. The project is funded by the John Templeton Foundation as part of the international cohort program Agency, Directionality, and Function: Foundations for a Science of Purpose. Further information on the cohort program can be found on https://www.biologicalpurpose.org <https://www.biologicalpurpose.org/>.

The successful candidate’s main task will be to conduct research on the development of new concepts of agency and agential explanation for application in the context of evolutionary research. The successful candidate will be based in Hannover, but will collaborate with other projects within the cohort program as well as with the Hannover-Paris project “The Explanatory Scope of Generalized Darwinism: Towards Criteria for Evolutionary Explanations Outside Biology” (GenDar).

To qualify for the position, applicants should hold an academic degree in an area relevant to the research project (typically a degree in Philosophy, HPS, (Theoretical) Biology, or a related area). A relevant doctoral degree (completed or recently defended) is desirable. Applicants should be fluent in English, should clearly demonstrate an interest in the topics of agency and agential explanation in evolutionary contexts and should already have conducted academic work on these topics. 

Leibniz University Hannover considers itself a family-friendly university and therefore promotes a balance between work and family responsibilities. Part-time employment can be arranged upon request. The university aims to promote equality between women and men. For this purpose, the university strives to reduce under-representation in areas where a certain gender is under-represented. Women are under-represented in the salary scale of the advertised position. Therefore, qualified women are encouraged to apply. Moreover, we welcome applications from qualified men. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities.

Please submit your application with supporting documents (minimally: a cover letter explaining your interest in and your qualifications for the position, and your specific interest in working as part of the cohort program, plus your CV, plus a short writing sample) as a single pdf to reydon at ww.uni-hannover.de <mailto:reydon at ww.uni-hannover.de>. The deadline for application is December 1, 2021. Interviews will be conducted online shortly after the application deadline.

For the project description and questions about the available position, please contact Professor Thomas Reydon (reydon at ww.uni-hannover.de <mailto:reydon at ww.uni-hannover.de>).The official job ad is here: https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/jobs/4704/ <https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/jobs/4704/>. 

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