Research Assistant in Meta-Aesthetics (Fixed term, Part time)

Applications are invited for the above post based at The University of Nottingham, University Park, with a base in the School of Humanities, Department of Philosophy.

The purpose of this role will be to work on the project: ‘Developing Meta-aesthetics’ at the University of Nottingham in undertaking research and other activities such as organising workshops, identifying research avenues, constructing bibliographies and co-authoring outputs etc. 

The successful candidate will meet regularly remotely and/or in-person with their line manager. The person appointed will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods, and extend their research portfolio.

Applications are welcome from those who have a degree or equivalent experience in philosophy, preferably with specific interests in aesthetics, metaethics or a related area of philosophy. We warmly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

Shortlisting is anonymous: we cannot see any personal data or the ‘Additional Information’ section in your application until shortlisting is completed. Shortlisting is by criteria-based questions based on the person specification, rather than CV or letter.

This post will be offered on a part-time (7.25 hours per week), fixed-term basis commencing 1st August 2024 until 31st July 2025. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Jon Robson at jonathan.robson@nottingham.ac.uk, please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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