Postdoctoral Research Assistant - UOD1939

Considered one of the top Art and Design colleges in the UK, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) continues to be at the forefront of creativity and innovation. With world-wide credibility for first-class teaching and research, numerous accolades and a proud tradition of producing graduates who progress into experts in their field, DJCAD offers a strong academic and creative culture that supports personal development in teaching and research.

The School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Law (SHSSL) is a modern, integrated school that combines a range of disciplines. Its mission is to build a high-quality and inspirational educational and research environment with a social impact that will be known for its innovative approaches to the human and cultural sciences, and for addressing the major challenges faced by society in local, national and global contexts.

We require two exceptional researchers to assist and develop the interdisciplinary research project, ENERGY: A Philosophy of Practice, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, UK. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, both positions will support the successful delivery of the project, providing specialised knowledge in Native American (or Aboriginal Australian) philosophies of energy, and Asian philosophies or energy respectively. We welcome applications from highly motivated and capable professionals. They should ideally have doctoral qualifications in Philosophy, Art Theory or Energy Humanities.

Applicants must have a PhD closely related to the project’s theme or have submitted or defended their PhD dissertation by 1 October 2023. In addition to demonstrating an understanding of interdisciplinary research, critical theorisation, cross-cultural research and possessing excellent communication and project management skills, applicants should also demonstrate how their work intersects with the expanded field of Philosophies of Energy. Successful applicants will be required to work independently. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career interdisciplinary scholar.

A full job description is attached.

For further content-related information please contact Prof. Natasha Lushetich at NLushetich@dundee.ac.uk; for all application procedure-related information please contact Research Admin Lead, Mrs Fiona Fyffe-Lawson f.j.fyffelawson@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about DJCAD and SHSSL please visit: www.dundee.ac.uk/djcad/research & www.dundee.ac.uk/philosophy

The closing date for applications is 23:59 GMT 23^rd June 2025. We anticipate that interviews for these appointments will take place between 4^th – 8^th July 2025.

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