The University of Bergen is seeking a motivated and academically strong candidate for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, commencing August 1st or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.
The position offers a unique opportunity to advance your expertise within the field, contribute to the advancement of new knowledge, and participate in a stimulating academic environment. The Department of Philosophy has about 70 full-time and part-time employees, including about 10 PhD and postdoctoral positions. The department offers teaching at the bachelor’s, master’s and PhD level in philosophy. In addition, it is responsible for running all the University of Bergen’s Examen philosophicum courses. The research at the department spans a wide area. An overview of the research groups at the department can be found here: Research groups at FoF
The postdoctoral position aims to enable the appointed candidate to develop a research profile and competencies that qualify them to apply for a position as associate professor. The successful applicant must, in collaboration with the Department, develop a career plan outlining the competencies to be acquired during the postdoctoral period. The duration of the postdoctoral position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises other, career-promoting work such as teaching, dissemination of research and administrative tasks. A plan for this part of the position will be developed upon appointment.