Post Doctoral Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh's Center for Philosophy of Science invites applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowships in philosophy of science. Fellows work on self-proposed projects during the two-term academic year and reside in Pittsburgh while engaging with the Center's intellectual life.

Fellows are not required to teach and will focus on full-time research in an office at the Center, with opportunities to present talks and participate in discussion groups; applicants should have completed a

Qualifications

• A doctorate in philosophy (completed within five years) is required.
• Two Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered each year.
• Fellows are encouraged to apply early-career scholars from related fields.

Job description

Post Doctoral Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellowships enable philosophers of science within five years of their doctorate to spend a two-term academic year at the Center for Philosophy of Science, working on a self-proposed project in philosophy of science. Two Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered each year.

The Center encourages applications from assistant professors in the early stages of their careers, as well as from scholars who have recently completed their doctorates.

Postdoctoral Fellows are not required to teach or take on administrative responsibilities. They are, however, expected to reside in Pittsburgh, undertake full-time research in an office at the Center, and participate in the Center's intellectual life by attending and giving talks and contributing to discussion groups.

Application Requirements

• A cover letter indicating that a Postdoctoral Fellowship is sought.
• A project description (500–1,000 words) outlining the work to be undertaken during the fellowship.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A sample of your written work.
• Three letters of reference from scholars familiar with your work. We recommend that letters be blinded to the applicant.
• Documentation confirming that the applicant holds the requisite doctorate, awarded within five years of the fellowship's intended start date.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Details

• Assignment Category: Part-time regular
• Campus: Pittsburgh
• Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
• Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see posting for additional details)
• Optional Attachments: Research Statement

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.