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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in History of philosophyType of employment: Fixed-term employment, Three yearsExtent: 100 %Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science, GothenburgFirst day of employment: 2017-03-01 or upon agreementReference number: PER 2016/608The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 37 000 students and 6 000 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/announcements-in-the-job-application-portal/?languageId=0&#38;disableRedirect=true&#38;id=19144&#38;Dnr=807718&#38;Type=ESubject areaHistory of philosophySpecific subject descriptionThe holder of the appointment will be a member of the research project ‘The Medieval Reception of Aristotle’s Topics’, led by Dr. Ana María Mora-Márquez and funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.The project studies the non-formal aspects of Aristotelian logic both in Aristotle’s Topics and in its medieval reception (c.1250 – c.1350).The candidate’s specific research shall contribute to the achievement of the aims and the objectives of the research project; see http://www.wallenbergacademyfellows.se/en/List-of-scientists/Ana-Maria-Mora-Marquez/. A copy of the research plan can be found here: http://flov.gu.se/digitalAssets/1609/1609735_wallenbergproject.pdfJob assignmentsThe holder of the appointment is expected to conduct research focusing on issues related to the non-formal aspects of Aristotelian logic as found in Aristotle's Topics and its medieval reception.Moreover, the holder of the position is expected to edit the Latin anonymous commentary on the Topics, extant in the manuscript Firenze, BNC Conv. Soppr. B.4. 1618, ff. 95a-151b.Hence, other than reading Latin and Ancient Greek, skills in reading and editing texts from Latin manuscript sources are required. The holder of the appointment will work in close collaboration with the project's PI, Dr. Mora-Márquez. Applicants should enclose a research plan with their application.Opportunities for teaching will be offered according to the department's needs and the holder's area of expertise. The holder of the appointment is expected to carry out her/his research in Gothenburg and to participate actively in the project's scientific activities, as well as to be an active member of the FLoV environment.EligibilityEligible for the position are those with a PhD in medieval philosophy, medieval studies or equivalent.We focus on candidates with a PhD not older than seven years from the application’s deadline. Eligibility for employment as postdoctoral research fellow is described in the University of Gothenburg's appointments procedure for teachers: http://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/digitalAssets/1457/1457517_appointments-procedure-for-teachers.pdfAssessmentScholarly proficiency is the most important basis for assessment. In the assessment of scholarly proficiency, special attention will be given to the applicant's PhD thesis and other publications as well as to her/his research plan.The applicant's own research plan must demonstrate a close affinity with the research project's stated aims.The candidate must demonstrate a sound grasp of Aristotelian logic, of its development in the Latin Middle Ages and of the relevant philosophical issues. She/he must be able to combine a sound philosophical approach to the materials with a meticulous philological one.Good organizational, communicative, and social skills are important criteria in the assessment of candidates. The recruitment process may also include an interview in its final stages.Additional informationThe application should include the following:1. Research plan (max 3 pp.)2. CV (including a list of publications)3. Copy of education certificate (PhD exam)4. PhD Thesis plus no more than three scientific publications.The applicant is him- or herself responsible for submitting a complete application in line with the call and the directions of the Faculty of Arts as well as for submitting it electronically before the deadline.We prefer applications in English since international referees may be used.