Postdoctoral Fellow (EXPIRED)

The Network for Sensory Research in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, Mississauga has an opening for a post-doctoral fellow specializing in philosophy of perception and/or perceptual epistemology, starting September 1st, 2015. The appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. The appointee will report to Mohan Matthen, Canada Research Chair in Philosophy of Perception. S/he will be co-supervised by Jennifer Nagel and Jonathan Weisberg. Duties will include research on his or her own projects (60%), research support for the supervising faculty and supervision of graduate student discussion groups (20%), and administrative support for the Network for Sensory Research activities (20%), including liaison with the Network’s partners, support for grant applications, and organizational work for Network workshops.

The stipend for this position will be $40, 500 per year plus statutory benefits. The applicant must have a PhD in Philosophy at the time of appointment. Complete applications will consist of a cv, a dissertation abstract (max. 600 words), statement of research interests (max. 600 words), and names of three referees. Applications should be in pdf format, and should be sent as a single attachment in an email headed “Perception post-doc application” to Elisabeta Vanatoru, [email protected]. Long-listed candidates will be asked to send a writing sample. Applications close on March 23rd, 2015. Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an international leader in the field.  Toronto is one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the world. 

We are strongly committed to diversity and especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.