.Areas of Specialization:
Philosophy of Science; or Epistemology; or Philosophy of Biology
or Chemistry or Physics
These posts arise in connection with a Senior Research
Fellowship on ‘Philosophy of Contemporary and Future Science’
awarded to Professor Darrell Rowbottom, which runs from
2022–2027. Professor Rowbottom is now seeking One to Three
Postdoctoral Fellows to join the project team over the course
of two to three years.
Details on the project, which involves scientists working with
philosophers, can be found at
www.pocfs.org.
We are especially interested in candidates whose work connects
with the natural sciences, and especially with recent
developments therein (such as increased interdisciplinarity and
the involvement of AI). However, we are open to considering
other applicants with excellent research records and a clear,
well-articulated, vision of how they can contribute to the
project.
The appointee will work as part of the team headed by Professor
Rowbottom. This will involve: (1) carrying out collaborative
research (including with scientists); (2) authorship and
co-authorship of papers suitable for publication in leading
journals; (3) authorship and submission of derivative grant
proposals to funding bodies; (4) organizing seminars, reading
groups, workshops and other related research activities; (5)
teaching occasional courses at undergraduate or postgraduate
levels; (6) performing occasional outreach activities (such as
lectures aimed at the general public); and (7) managing/updating
the project website.
The teaching load will be one or two courses per year,
distributed according to the departmental needs and upon mutual
agreement. English will be the language of instruction.
Appointment
The minimum annual salary for the posts will be 432,000 HKD
(which corresponds to 44,000 GBP and 55,000 USD at current
exchange rates). A gratuity of approximately 93,600 HKD will be
paid after two years of service. Please note that tax in Hong
Kong is exceptionally low; for instance, income tax on the
annual salary might be as low as 30,000 HKD. See
https://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/ese/st_comp_2022_23/stcfrm.htm
for a tax calculator.
Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental
benefits, mandatory provident fund, and incoming passage and
baggage allowance (where appropriate). Appointments will
normally be made on a contractual basis for two to three years.
Suitably qualified applicants may be appointed with the
functional title and role of ‘Research Assistant Professor’.
Start date is flexible, from January 2024 onwards. Contract
duration will be from two to three years.
About the University
Lingnan University is a distinctive liberal arts institution in
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It is committed to
the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the
best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions. It strives
to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and
community engagement. With three academic Faculties and the
School of Interdisciplinary Studies, it offers a wide range of
undergraduate degree programmes in the areas of Arts, Business
and Social Sciences, and the broad curriculum covers an array of
general education, interdisciplinary and science courses. The
School of Graduate Studies offers research and taught
postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various
disciplines, and provides professional education for the wider
society. Lingnan’s liberal arts education is characterised by a
broad-based interdisciplinary curriculum with specialised
disciplinary studies; close student-staff relationship; a
vibrant residential campus; ample global learning opportunities;
active community engagement and multifarious workplace
experience.
About the Department
The Department of Philosophy at Lingnan University is one of the
best in Asia. Faculty members publish in leading journals in the
field, such as Analysis, Australasian Journal of Philosophy,
British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, Ethics, Journal
of Philosophical Logic, Mind, Noûs, Philosophers’ Imprint,
Philosophical Quarterly, Philosophical Studies, Philosophy and
Phenomenological Research, and Philosophy of Science. The
department has a thriving PhD programme and also hosts several
Postdoctoral Fellows/Research Assistant Professors.
More information on the research interests and publications of
philosophers at Lingnan University can be found at:
https://www.LN.edu.hk/philoso/?page_id=9
or
https://philjobs.org/job/show/24298
Application Procedure (online application only)
Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants
should include a letter of interest, a CV and one writing sample
in the application. Applicants should also provide names and
contact information of two referees. Personal data collected
will be used for recruitment purposes only.
Informal inquiries concerning the post can be directed to
Professor Rowbottom, at
darrellr...@ln.edu.hk.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the post is filled.
Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications
early for consideration.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for
the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by
search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be
notified.