PhD scholarship on the Meta-ethical implications of Evolutionary Explanations of Morality

Job description This PhD project will result in a dissertation and two research articles based on the dissertation. Duration: maximally four years (PhD). Disciplines: (Meta)Ethics: Philosophy of Biology. Qualifications Applicants for the PhD position are expected to hold a good honours degree in a relevant subject and to have obtained a good result (merit or distinction or equivalent) in a postgraduate qualification (MA or equivalent) in Philosophy and, preferably, also in another discipline relevant to the research project, such as Behavioural Biology. They should be ambitious and aim at a career in research. Offer We offer one full-time PhD position (1,0 fte), consisting of an initial period of eightteen months which, after a satisfactory first year, will be extended by another thirty months (four years in total), with a gross monthly salary starting at € 2,083 in the first year, ending at € 2,664 in the fourth year (1,0 fte). Utrecht University offers a pension scheme, a holiday allowance of 8% per year, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities. About the organisation Utrecht University, founded in 1636, is an internationally renowned research university with a strong ambition in regard to education quality and study success. The Faculty of Humanities has around 7,000 students and 900 staff members. It comprises four knowledge domains: Philosophy and Religious Studies, History and Art History, Media and Culture Studies, and Languages, Literature and Communication. With its research and education in these fields, the Faculty aims to contribute to a better understanding of The Netherlands and Europe in a rapidly changing social and cultural context. The enthusiastic and motivated colleagues and the excellent facilities in the historic town centre of Utrecht, where the Faculty is located, provide a stimulating professional atmosphere. Moreover, Utrecht University offers attractive terms of employment. The Netherlands Foundation for Scientific Research NWO finances the research project “Evolutionary Ethics? The (Meta)-Ethical Implications of Evolutionary Explanations of Morality” from February 1st, 2014, onwards. The programme is supervised by Prof Dr Herman Philipse (Philosophy, main supervisor) and Prof Dr Johan J. Bolhuis (Cognitive Neurobiology, co-supervisor). There still is one vacancy for a doctorate student (see sub-project 3 of the research project). Additional information Full time PhD scholarship (four year duration) on the Meta-ethical implications of Evolutionary Explanations of Morality, from May 1st, 2014, at Utrecht University, The Netherlands. Download the outline of the research project (Meta-)Ethical Implications of Evolutionary Explanations of Morality.pdf Apply Please use the ‘apply’ button below and upload the following material before 15 April 2014: a personal statement stating clearly why you wish to prepare your doctorate at the Department of Philosophy, Utrecht University, The Netherlands (in cooperation with the Departments of Biology and Psychology) your curriculum vitae, including academic qualifications and a list of publications an official university transcript of your grades the names and e-mail addresses of two academic referents a brief personal elaboration (max. 800 words) of the research project you are applying for. Please read the Project Information (attached, or to be obtained by e-mail from Prof Philipse) carefully. For further enquiries contact Professor Herman Philipse: Herman.Philipse@phil.uu.nl. The application deadline is 15/04/2014 For application visit stockholm Resilience Center