Research Fellow (106688-1222)

Fixed-term contract for 9 months, 1.0 FTE.

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Warwick is inviting applications for a 9-month, fixed-term Research Fellow to assist with the UKRI-funded project ‘The Communicative Mind’, led by Dr Richard Moore. We are seeking candidates with a PhD in either philosophy or linguistics, with research expertise in an area relating to topics covered by the project (see below). We particularly welcome applications from members of groups currently underrepresented in philosophy.

You will join an ambitious, collegial, and welcoming department that is well-regarded internationally. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), we were ranked 8th overall. We were ranked 5th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.

The University of Warwick is a top-100 global research university. Warwick’s success has been built on exceptional academic standards, combining creativity and intellectual rigour with agility, professionalism and sustainability. It aims to provide its students with a life-changing education, an outstanding student experience, and a global perspective as citizens of the future.

The University of Warwick is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The Department of Philosophy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. The Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award and the University holds an Athena SWAN Institutional Silver award.

Interview date: w/c 23 January 2023.

For full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role and information on how to apply, please click on the Apply button.

All applications must be through our online application portal. In addition to the application form, please also upload a CV and a covering letter with a supporting statement. References and writing samples may be requested prior to shortlisting.

Potential applicants for this post are encouraged to contact the Project Director, Dr Richard Moore, at Head of Department, at richard.moore@warwick.ac.uk, with informal enquiries or questions.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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