In early January 2012, The Center for Ethics in Society will be accepting applications for our postdoctoral fellowship program. It is our hope that our postdoctoral fellows will partner with us to develop an inter-disciplinary ethics community across the campus.

Online System: We have moved an online application system and are no longer be accepting hard copy applications. Please note that the online application system is just a vehicle for collecting your material (i.e., your CV, three letters of recommendation, a research statement and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages).

Tip for Submitting Letters of Recommendation: On the application cover sheet, you are asked to enter the names and email addresses of your recommenders. Be sure to check the box that says "Email notify on submit." This will generate an automatic email to your recommender with a link and instructions on how to upload their letter. If you submitted your application without checking this box, you can log back into your application for this position and then click the green arrow next to your recommender's name.

Tips regarding the research statement: There is no maximum or minimum length for the research statement. It can include a brief description of what you have been working on but the focus should be on upcoming projects. Due to the volume of applications we receive, having more pages rather than less is not always a plus. Best to be as concise as possible.

To access the online system, click here.

The application deadline is January 11, 2012 (5:00pm Pacific Standard Time).

Stanford campus is closed December 17 through January 2. If you have questions regarding your application, please send them via email to Joan Berry (joanberry@stanford.edu). She will respond as quickly as possible but please note that she will not have regular access to the internet during this time.

 
For inquiries, please contact Joan Berry.

The Center for Ethics in Society Postdoctoral Fellowships

For 2012-2013, we  seek up to four new postdoctoral fellows. We welcome candidates with substantial normative research interests from diverse backgrounds including philosophy, the social sciences, and professional schools. We are especially interested in candidates with research interests in inequality,  human rights, immigration, and environmental justice, but we welcome all applicants with strong normative interests that have some practical implications. Fellows will teach one class, participate in a Political Theory Workshop, interact with undergraduates in the Ethics in Society Honors Program and help in developing an inter-disciplinary ethics community across the campus.

The appointment term is September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013; however, the initial term may be renewed for an additional year. Applicants must have completed all requirements for their PhD by June 30, 2012. Candidates must also be no more than 3 years from the awarding of their degree (i.e., September 2009).

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.  It welcomes  applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions. Salary is competitive.

 

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