Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship (2 years) (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy, University of Alberta
Job category | Postdoc or similar / Fixed term |
AOS | Open |
AOC | Open |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Location | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Start date | April 2016 or later |
Job description |
The Department of Philosophy, University of Alberta, invites applications for an Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship, tenable for two years, any time after April 1, 2016. This is a research position, but some additionally remunerated teaching possible if desired. AOS: open. Citizenship: open. PhD must be completed prior to commencing fellowship; but applicants cannot be more than 2 years beyond the completion of their PhDs by the time their application is submitted. $50,000 per annum plus benefits and a one-time $4000 research/travel grant. Applications should include (1) a completed application form; (2) a CV (including a list of academic honors, awards and publications); (3) a research proposal (maximum one page single-spaced) describing the applicant’s proposed postdoctoral research project; (4) a research experience statement (maximum two pages single-spaced) describing how the applicant’s academic background has prepared him/her to carry out the proposed research project; (5) a writing sample; (6) three letters of recommendation; and (7) a transcript. Applications should be sent electronically to Santhi Thomas, Executive Assistant, Department of Philosophy: [email protected] (subject line: Killam Search). To receive full consideration, applications (including the letters of recommendation, research proposal and research experience statement) should be tailored to the Killam postdoctoral fellowship, address the applicant’s fit with the department and be written in a style accessible to non-experts. Successful candidates must provide an official copy of their PhD transcript before taking up the fellowship. Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1, 2015. Fellowships are awarded in a University-wide competition. The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified men and women, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. Inquiries only may be addressed to Professor Kathrin Koslicki, Killam Search Chair: [email protected]. For more information on eligibility and for the link to application procedures and the application form, please see: http://www.postdoc.ualberta.ca/en/FundingandFellowships/UniversityofAlbertaPostdoctoralFellowships.aspx. Applicants should choose a University of Alberta supervisor, in consultation with the relevant faculty member; but letters from the proposed supervisor are required only for finalists. Where applicable, the instructions provided in this ad override the guidelines stated on the application form. |
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Hard deadline | November 1, 2015, 6:59pm MST |
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Web address for more information | http://www.philosophy.ualberta.ca/en/Employment.as... |
Contact name | Kathrin Koslicki |
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Time created | September 30, 2015, 9:37am UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | November 1, 2015, 6:59pm MST |
Expired on | November 2, 2015, 6:59pm MST |
Last updated | January 2, 2016, 3:00pm UTC |
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