Vacancies: Senior Research Fellows in Philosophy

Applications for fellowships starting in September 2022 closed 10 November 2021. The previous Further Particulars for this role are available here.

The Global Priorities Institute (GPI) offers Research Fellowship openings for Senior Research Fellows. (Note that GPI also has openings for Postdoctoral Research Fellows. If you are not sure which of these roles is more suitable for you, you can apply to both using the same application materials.)

You will conduct advanced research in philosophy. At least 50% of your time will be spent on topics directly relevant to the Global Priorities Institute’s research agenda, which you will help to set. The role requires no teaching load and only minor supervision responsibilities, although teaching may be arranged if the fellow would like to do so. The Global Priorities Institute is an interdisciplinary research centre, which aims to develop and promote rigorous, scientific approaches to the question of how appropriately motivated actors can do good more effectively. GPI formally sits within the Faculty of Philosophy at Oxford University. 

Applicants are required to have a PhD either in philosophy, or in a closely related discipline (combined with equivalent experience and expertise in philosophy). Also essential are experience of independent research, outstanding academic ability, and an excellent publication record. The fellows must have the ability to independently plan and manage a research project. In addition, the fellow must possess specialist knowledge of and a genuine interest in global priorities research.

This is a full-time position at the University of Oxford for a fixed term of four years, with a possibility of extension. Successful candidates may also choose to leave the position before the completion of four years at GPI, for example if they accept a faculty position at another university. Visa support is also available for successful applicants from overseas. We particularly encourage applications from women, black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in philosophy in general and at GPI in particular.

Details

Salary: £42,149-50,296 p.a., depending on experience (Grade 8)

Subject to UK tax regulations and the availability of funding, a relocation allowance may be available to support a move to Oxford.

Contract type: 4 years fixed term (with a possibility of extension)

Start date: September 2021 (flexible)

The posts are visa eligible - candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.

Application

Applications for fellowships starting in September 2022 closed 10 November 2021. The previous Further Particulars for this role are available here.

Longlisted candidates will be asked to complete a questionnaire, and their referees will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the last stage of the application process, which will include a work trial task and an online interview.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact [email protected]. (Do not send your application material to this email address, applications can only be submitted via the links above).