PhD Position: Benchmarking Scientific Explanation in Psychological Practice

We seek to hire a candidate with a strong background in philosophy of science and who is knowledgeable of cognitive science. You are a team player, but can also work independently. You are curious, persistent, and ambitious. It is crucial that you are able (to learn) to process empirical case studies for philosophical purposes.

Your experience and profile:

• a completed Master's degree in philosophy or related discipline, with a focus on philosophy of science. You may apply if you have not yet completed your Master's degree only if you provide a signed letter from your supervisor stating that you will graduate before 01 September 2024;
• excellent research skills demonstrated by an outstanding Master's thesis.
• a strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research;
• enthusiasm for communicating academic research to non-academic audiences;
• good command of English.

Please note that if you already hold a doctorate/PhD or are working towards obtaining a similar degree elsewhere, you will not be admitted to a doctoral programme at the UvA.

We offer a temporary employment contract for the period of 48 months. The first contract will be for 16 months, with an extension for the following 32 months, contingent on a positive performance evaluation within the first 12 months. The employment contract is for 38 hours a week. The preferred starting date is 01 September 2024.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and relevant experience, ranges from € 2,770 up to a maximum of € 3,539. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8,3% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

What else do we offer?

• PhD candidates receive a tuition fee waiver;
• PhD candidates have free access to courses offered by the Graduate School of Humanities and the Dutch National Research Schools;
• excellent possibilities for further professional development and education;
• an enthusiastic, inspiring and professional academic team.

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the link below. The deadline for applying for this vacancy 06 May 2024.

Applications should include the following information (submitted in one .pdf by uploading in the required field ‘CV’):

• A letter of motivation.
• A half page description of your scientific familiarity with a topic in philosophy of science that relates to the research topic specified in the advertisement text.
• A full academic CV.
• A list of all Master-level modules you have taken, with an official transcript of grades.
• The names and contact details of two references, including your advisor, who may be approached by the selection committee.

Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.

The interviews will be held in the course of May 2024.

Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact (during office hours):

• Dr. Dingmar van Eck. d.vaneck@uva.nl