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General information:
- The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Neuchâtel seeks to appoint one postdoctoral fellow in connection with the SNF-project, “An Ontology of Production, Products and By-Products”, led by Oliver Massin and Kathrin Koslicki.
- The goal of this project is to develop and implement an ontology of human-made products and by-products by way of a detailed study of the ontology of artifacts (subproject 1) as well as the ontology of wealth and economic goods (subproject 2).
- For more information about the project, please consult the project description: http://www.unine.ch/philo/en/home/research/an-ontology-of-production.html.
Starting date:
1 October 2023.
Duration of the Contract:
30 September 2027 (4 years).
Place of Employment:
Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, University of Neuchâtel, Espace Tilo-Frey 1, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Salary: Year 1: CHF 88¢777 (CHF 6¢829/month); Year 2: CHF 91¢165 (CHF 7¢013/month); Year 3: CHF 93¢553 (CHF 7¢196/month); Year 4: CHF 95¢942 (CHF 7¢380/month).
Job Description:
- Single- and co-authored publications related to the postdoctoral project.
- Presentations of postdoctoral research at national and international conferences.
- Ontology construction using the tools of first-order logic, OWL (Web Ontology Language) and Protégé (a free and open-source platform for constructing ontologies).
- Assistance with editorial work.
- Organization of workshops and conferences.
- Assistance with funding applications.
- Maintenance of project website.
- Logistics connected with project partner visits.
- Active engagement in the development of the Institute of Philosophy (promotion of philosophy to prospective students, etc.).
- Participation in the weekly research symposium as well as other symposia and conferences organized by the Institute of Philosophy.
- Participation in professional training.
- Regular presence at Institute (an office and IT equipment will be provided).
- Teaching: two hours per week, related to the project.
- Participation in the evaluation and proctoring of exams.
- Advising and mentoring students.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must have a PhD in philosophy.
- Extensive background in metaphysics, social ontology, philosophy of action, philosophy of economics, or related areas relevant to a study of the ontology of artifacts (subproject 1) and/or the ontology of wealth and economic goods (subproject 2).
- Curiosity and an established track record of original research.
- Passion for teaching.
- Knowledge of English (fluent) required; mastery of, or willingness to learn, French.
Application procedure:
Applications must include the following:
- A cover letter explaining the applicant’s fit for the position (one page).
- A curriculum vitae.
- A research statement explaining how the applicant’s research will contribute to the project (two pages).
- A writing sample (ideally, on a topic relevant to the project).
- Copies of diplomas.
- The names and contact information of three references.
Application materials should be sent as a single PDF document to Profs. Kathrin Koslicki and Olivier Massin to the following email address: productsontology@gmail.com. Application deadline: May 31, 2023.
For more information, please contact Profs. Kathrin Koslicki (kathrin.koslicki@unine.ch) and Olivier Massin (olivier.massin@unine.ch).
For additional information, please consult the following websites:
- the University’s statutes and salary regulations: http://www.unine.ch/srh/assistant-e-s-doctorant-e-s
- the Institute of Philosophy: http://www.unine.ch/philo/home.html
The University of Neuchâtel promotes diversity among its staff and is committed to offering a non-discriminatory work environment.
