The PERSP project<http://www.ub.edu/persp> invites applications for 2 pre-d=
octoral positions.

PERSP is a Spanish research network focusing on philosophical issues arisin=
g from the perspectival character of some thoughts and the facts they repre=
sent, funded by the Consolider-Ingenio 2010 Scheme<http://www.ingenio2010.e=
s/> (Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation). Most PERSP members come f=
rom one of four well-established Spanish groups (LOGOS<http://www.ub.es/grc=
_logos/index.php>, Universitat de Barcelona and Universitat de Girona; GREC=
C<http://www.uab.cat/grup-recerca/grecc>, Universitat Aut=F2noma de Barcelo=
na; Philosophy of Law, Universitat Pompeu Fabra <http://www.upf.edu/filosof=
iadeldret/en/> and Universitat de Girona<http://www.udg.edu/FilosofiadelDre=
t/Presentacio/tabid/9724/language/en-US/Default.aspx>; Applied Philosophy<h=
ttp://www.ub.edu/nomos/>, Universitat de Valencia).

Successful candidates will be expected to enroll in the Master Program in A=
nalytic Philosophy<http://www.ub.edu/aphil/> and to eventually apply for en=
try into one of the associated Ph.D. programs, to elaborate a Ph.D. dissert=
ation contributing to some of the work-packages<http://www.ub.edu/>q=3Dcont=
ent/workpackages> into which the project is divided. They will be assigned =
to one of the research groups developing the project and employed by one of=
the institutions where they are based, depending on their interests, under=
one- year contracts in the first place. The contracts can be renewed annua=
lly up to a total duration of four years, if the candidate is accepted into=
one of the associated PhD programs and upon satisfactory performance.

The salary amounts to =80 18.000 p.a. (before tax).

Candidates must possess a bachelor=92s degree, or equivalent, in philosophy=
or cognate disciplines, to have good communication skills, and to have a p=
roven proficiency in both spoken and written English. They should meet the =
requirements for enrolling in the Master Program.<http://www.ub.edu/aphil/>=
q=3Den/content/registration>

All applications must be submitted by email<mailto:persp.management@gmail.c=
om.> to the Coordinator

Applications must include:

(1) a copy of the bachelor degree (or equivalent)***

(2) a cover letter describing research interests;

(3) a description of the project to be undertaken while holding the positio=
n (500-1000 words);

(4) a curriculum vitae;

(5) a sample of written work;

(6) two letters of reference, which should be sent independently.

The deadline for applications is March 31, 2011, 12pm (Central European Tim=
e).

The appointing institutions endeavor to ensure a fair female representation=
by promoting real equal access opportunities between men and women through=
out the selection process, and explicitly encourage women to apply.

[*** If the applicant has not obtained her/his bachelor's degree (or equiv=
alent) by the call=92s closing date, then she/he must submit a letter writt=
en and signed by the head of her/his department, or the coordinator of her/=
his undergraduate program, which confirms that the applicant expects to rec=
eive her/his bachelor's degree (or equivalent) before 01 October 2011. Any =
such letter must be submitted in pdf format as part of the original applica=
tion-package, replacing the degree certificate. Note that applicants who ar=
e in this situation can only be offered a position conditionally on their o=
btaining their bachelor's degree (or equivalent) before 01 October 2011.***=
]

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Email: <persp.management@gmail.com>
Webpage: http://www.ub.edu/persp/

The PERSP project invites applications for 1 full-time post-doctoral research position in legal or political philosophy, but preferably both.

The position is based in the Philosophy of Law group at Pompeu Fabra University, but the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to its collaborative activities with the other groups of the PERSP network, and especially with the Philosophy of Law group at the University of Girona. These activities include participating in seminars and conferences and organizing an annual workshop. The successful candidate will also have a promising publication record in legal or political philosophy, but preferably both, and a research project likely to yield high quality publications in international journals. An interest in the relevance of the fact of disagreement for philosophical disputes about authority, democracy and distributive justice would also be an advantage. This is a research position but the successful candidate will have the option to engage in some teaching at graduate level.

The position is funded for one to three years starting 01 October 2011.

The salary is € 34.000 p.a. (before tax).

The candidate must have a completed Ph.D., good communication and managing skills, and a strong qualification in legal or political philosophy, but preferably both. The main language of communication is English.

All applications must be submitted by email to the Coordinator at persp.management@gmail.com

Applications must include:

(1) Copy of Ph.D. degree

[If the applicant for the post-doctoral position has not obtained her/his Ph.D. by the call’s closing date, then she/he must submit a letter written and signed by her/his supervisor confirming that the applicant expects to receive her/his Ph.D. before 01 October 2011. Any such letter must be submitted in pdf format as part of the original application-package, replacing the degree certificate.]

(2) Cover letter describing research interests.

(3) C.V. (including a list of publications).

(4) Description of the project to be undertaken while holding the position (500-1000 words).

(5) Sample of written work.

(6) Two letters of reference, which should be sent independently.

Enquiries should be directed to the Coordinator, Manuel García-Carpintero (persp.management@gmail.com), or José Luis Martí (joseplluis.marti@upf.edu).

The deadline for applications is 31 March 2011, 12pm (Central European Time).

The appointing institutions endeavor to ensure a fair female representation by promoting real equal access opportunities between men and women throughout the selection process, and explicitly encourage women to apply.