Research Fellow
University of Warwick, £28,132 - £36,661 per annum
Research Associate
University of Glasgow, £32,267 - £36,298 per annum
The Universities of Glasgow and Warwick are seeking to appoint two
postdoctoral Researchers in philosophy, as part of a project entitled Rethinking
the Senses: Uniting the Philosophy and Neuroscience of Perception.
The project is a collaboration between Centre for the Study of the Senses
(Institute of Philosophy, School of Advanced Study in London) and the
Universities of Oxford, Glasgow and Warwick. The two philosophy posts will
initially be based one in Glasgow and one in Warwick, but as the project
progresses it is expected that you will move to spend 12 months in another
institution and gain experience with some of the other investigators.
The project aims, through a range of research activities, including seminars,
workshops, conferences, and experimental work, involving a network of research
partners in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience to integrate philosophical
and scientific perspectives in the study of multisensory perception. It also aims to
interact with a variety of actors in the arts, industry, medical and education
sectors. Key questions include the need to provide a better taxonomy of
multisensory interactions, capable of hosting the variety of results and cases
across modalities, to understand the role of attention and action in these
interactions and their resulting conscious manifestations, and to understand the
impact of specific perceptual and cognitive deficits in multisensory interactions.
You must have a strong background in philosophy of mind and have or be
prepared to acquire, with the guidance of the investigators, the skills necessary
to conduct empirical work in support of the project’s research objectives
There are two additional fellowships (in Experimental Psychology or Cognitive
Neuroscience) associated with the project. Details of these positions are
available
at
http://ig29.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_universityoflondon01.asp
and
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk, vacancy ID 111286. Any candidates interested in
applying for more than one position should submit individual applications to each
institution.
For both philosophy positions based in Glasgow or Warwick, apply online
at http://www22.igrasp.com/fe/tpl_glasgow01.asp?s=4A515F4E5A565B1A&jobid=74965,827683237
2&key=128367737&c=15142148211535&pagestamp=serjxwrcqghovegqwi
Please state on your application if you wish to be considered for one or
both of the positions.
There will be a single appointment process for both posts that will take
place in London, and we expect to conduct interviews at the end of January
2014.
Closing date: 19 January 2014.
006762
Research Associate
COLLEGE OF ARTS
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES
Research And Teaching
-GRADE 7
Job Purpose
These posts are two of four full-time 3year postdoctoral research fellowships (two in philosophy
and two in Experimental Psychology or Cognitive Neuroscience) associated with the project
Rethinking the Senses: Uniting the Philosophy and Neuroscience of Perception. The project is
based at the Centre for the Study of the Senses (Institute of Philosophy, School of Advanced
Study in London) and the Universities of Oxford, Glasgow and Warwick and runs from 1 October
2013 to 30 December 2016. Professor Colin Blakemore is principal investigator, and Dr Ophelia
Deroy, Professors Fiona Macpherson, Matthew Nudds, and Charles Spence are co-investigators.
The post will initially be based in Glasgow (the other postdocs will initially be based in London,
Oxford, Warwick), but as the project progresses it is expected that the project’s post-docs will
move to spend 12 months in another institution and gain experience with some of the other
investigators.
**Details of the other positions associated with the project are available at http://ig29.igrasp.com/fe/tpl_universityoflondon01.asp and https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk, vacancy ID
111286. Any candidates interested in applying for more than one position should submit
individual applications to each institution. Any candidates interested in applying for more
than one position should submit individual applications to each institution but state their
order of preference in their cover letter.**
There will be one appointment process for both posts. Applicants should fill out a single
application form in order to be considered for both posts. Applicants who only intend to apply for
one of the posts should indicate in their application to which post they are applying.
Job Purpose
The postholder will carry out research, help organise and take part in research activities as part of
the Rethinking the Senses project. He/she is expected to take an active role in all aspects of the
project, and should be prepared to take part in empirical work in support of the project’s
objectives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Contribute towards and lead aspects of the research carried out in pursuit of the project’s aims
and objectives
2. Contribute towards, and lead as assigned by the Glasgow/Warwick Investigator, designing
experiments and conducting experimental work
3. Conduct own research on the project’s themes to contribute to the project strategy
4. Contribute to the effective management and administration of the project by organizing
workshops, seminars, and conferences, and assist with developing and maintaining links
between the project partners, as assigned by the Warwick/Glasgow Invesigator and the Head of
School/Department
5. Develop the academic standing of the project through appropriate media, including relevant
publications and other methods of research dissemination
6. To participate in team meetings, discussions and communications as required within the
Project and the School/Department.
7. Any other duties consistent with both the grade and scope of the post, and as assigned by the
Warwick/Glasgow Investigator and Head of School/Department.
8. To engage in professional development as appropriate.
9.For the Glasgow post only: To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international
profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Glasgow 2020 – A Global Vision
http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_180610_en.pdf
The successful applicant must have a strong background in philosophy of mind and have or be
prepared to acquire, with the guidance of the investigators, the skills necessary to conduct
empirical work in support of the project’s research objectives.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 PhD in a relevant subject area
A2 Up to date knowledge of research within relevant subject area (Philosophy or related
discipline).
A3 A strong background in philosophy of mind
A4 Evidence of ability to produce research in areas relevant to the project’s themes
Desirable:
B1 A developing international research profile appropriate to academic experience.
Skills
Essential:
C1 Evidence of outstanding achievement as a researcher appropriate to academic experience.
C2 Ability to demonstrate originality and innovation in scholarship.
C3 Have or be prepared to acquire, with the guidance of the investigators, the skills necessary to
conduct empirical work in support of the project's research objectives
C4 Proof of commitment to research and pbulication in relevant subject area
C5 The ability to work with a wide range of people and organisations on a range of complex
issues.
C6 Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written (including high level of
proficiency in English).
C7 Time- and project-management skills and the ability to work to deadlines
Desirable:
D1 Relevant IT skills in support of research, teaching and administration.
D2 Ability to engage with wider audience and inter-sectorial collaborators
D3 Ability to use initiative and independent judgement
D4 Ability to self-motivate and to work with little supervision
Experience
Essential:
E1. 3 to 5 years relevant research experience, at least 2 years of which must be post-doc
Desirable:
F1 A track record of academic publication
F2 Experience with interdisciplinary work
F3 Experience of organising workshops or conferences, or similar administrative tasks
F4 Experience of working in a team.
Job Features
Planning and Organising
Participating fully in a team of research-active staff.
Researching and publishing work of the highest quality in appropriate outlets
Preparing and presenting applications for research funding
Planning and organising research meetings, seminars and conferences
Contributing to international and national research developments
Providing leadership in designing programmes and courses, and in delivering teaching to
undergraduate and postgraduate students
Organising knowledge exchange and outreach activities as appropriate
Decision Making
Decisions on research methodology and submission of grant applications
Decisions on placement of research output
Decisions on programme/course content and teaching and assessment methods
Contributing constructively and positively to University/College/School/Project decision-making on
research and teaching
Prioritising workload in accordance with agreed School/College strategy.
Taking responsibility for organisation of resources, as appropriate.
Internal/External Relationships
Internal
Head of Subject, Head of School, Head of College, the project leader in Glasgow, Professor
Fiona Macpherson and the other project leaders and participants at London, Warwick and Oxford,
and University officers to ensure that strategic objectives are met
Academic colleagues for information exchange to facilitate effective research and teaching.
Postgraduate students as appropriate to optimise their learning
Administrative staff for exchange of information relating to delivery of research and teaching
External
Key researchers in the field
Key practitioners
Relevant governmental and non-governmental organisations
Research Councils, charitable bodies and other external sources of research funding
General public/media
Problem Solving
World-class research is a key aspect of this post, including solving research problems at the
forefront of the field and the development of new ideas, methods and research projects
Resolving issues regarding research funding
Resolving issues arising in pursuit of research objectives
Assisting research students to resolve problems regarding their research
Assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students to resolve problems regarding their studies
Resolving issues arising in performance of administrative functions
Proposing, imaginatively, strategies and negotiating alternative arrangements in response to
strategic challenges in research, teaching and service
The project aims, through a range of research activities, including seminars, workshops,
conferences, and experimental work, involving a network of research partners in philosophy,
psychology, and neuroscience to integrate philosophical and scientific perspectives in the study
of multisensory perception. It also aims to interact with a variety of actors in the arts, industry,
medical and education sectors. Key questions include the need to provide a better taxonomy of
multisensory interactions, capable of hosting the variety of results and cases across modalities, to
understand the role of attention and action in these interactions and their resulting conscious
manifestations, and to understand the impact of specific perceptual and cognitive deficits in
multisensory interactions.
Standard Terms & Conditions
Salary will be on the University’s Research and Teaching Grade, level 7, £32,267 - 36,298 per
annum.
New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Further
information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also
prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.
All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research,
consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant
processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.
Vacancy ref: 006762, closing date, 19 January 2014
Closing Date
Vacancy ref: 006762, closing date, 19 January 2014