[CogSci] Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Foundations of Mind

Ian Phillips ianbphillips at gmail.com
Wed Sep 25 13:00:53 PDT 2019


POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN THE FOUNDATIONS OF MIND

*Position Description*
Ian Phillips, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Brain
Sciences, together with the Foundations of Mind Group at Johns Hopkins
University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the
Foundations of Mind for a target start date of 1 Sept 2020.

The Foundations of Mind Group is a vibrant interdisciplinary group,
connecting faculty, post-docs, and graduate students across the university
who are interested in philosophical and methodological questions concerning
the mind-brain. Its core faculty are appointed in the Departments of
Philosophy, Psychological and Brain Sciences, Cognitive Science (including
Linguistics) as well as the Zanvyl Krieger Mind-Brain Institute. The group
collaborates, co-teaches, co-advises, organizes reading groups, and
sponsors talks and other events. Current group members include Professors
Steven Gross, Chaz Firestone, Barbara Landau, Elanor Taylor, Lisa
Feigenson, Michael McCloskey, Hanna Pickard, Justin Bledin, Jonathan
Flombaum, Paul Smolensky, Christopher Fetsch, Marina Bedny, Kyle Rawlins,
Howard Egeth and Justin Halberda.

The ideal applicant will have a Ph.D. in philosophy, psychology, or
cognitive science. Their research agenda should address a topic related to
the interests of Prof. Phillips and/or other members of the group. The
research should seek to combine perspectives from more than one of group’s
constituent disciplines, and should yield publications that embody this
interdisciplinary perspective.

The candidate will be expected to play an active role in the group’s core
activities, including helping to organize an annual workshop on a topic of
interest to both candidate and group. The candidate will be appointed in
one of the group’s constituent faculties and will have opportunities to
collaborate with Prof. Phillips and other members of the group. They will
also have the opportunity to teach (or co-teach) one course during each
year of the Fellowship.

To learn more about the position and its potential opportunities, please
write to: ianbphillips at jhu.edu.

*Qualifications*
Applications are welcome from candidates who will have a Ph.D. in
philosophy, psychology, or cognitive science by 1 Sept 2020. Applications
will be evaluated based on the applicant’s previous accomplishments, the
promise of their proposed research project, and the applicant’s ability to
contribute to the intellectual life of the Foundations of Mind group at
both an individual and collective level.

*Terms of Appointment*
The position is anticipated to begin on 1 Sept 2020. The position is fully
funded, and the initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of
renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants are expected to be
in residence for the duration of the appointment and they may not be
employed by another institution during that term. Johns Hopkins offers
competitive salary and employee benefits.

*How to Apply*
A complete application will include the following materials:
1. A short covering letter
2. A current CV
3. Copies of graduate transcript(s)
4. A representative publication or manuscript
5. A research proposal (not to exceed 1,500 words) to include (i)
indicative title for the project, (ii) relevant research background, (iii)
explanation of how the project connects to the research of one or more
group members and combines perspectives from more than one of the group’s
constituent disciplines.
6. Contact details for three referees who will be contacted directly

Applications should be uploaded via Interfolio:
http://apply.interfolio.com/68993.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. However, the
selection committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and for
best consideration candidates should apply by December 16 2019.

Johns Hopkins is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and
student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity
Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities, and encourages applications from these and other protected
group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving
excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of
each applicant.

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*Ian Phillips*
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Brain Sciences
Departments of Philosophy and Psychological and Brain Sciences
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD 21218
ianbphillips at jhu.edu <ianbphillips at princeton.edu> | www.ianbphillips.com
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