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Call for Applications Theme: Transforming Solidarities Type: 3-year Postdoc Position Institution: Department of Philosophy, Free University Berlin Location: Berlin (Germany) Deadline: 23.11.2020 __________________________________________________ The full-time position is part of the interdisciplinary research project ‘Transforming Solidarities’ and will be based at the Chair of Social Philosophy at FU and the Center for Humanities and Social Change. The overarching aim of the research project is to examine the conditions and dynamics of solidarity in contemporary societies that are characterized by migration and diversity. We are especially interested in how solidarity is subject to processes of transformation, as it is shaped by changing social practices, infrastructures and institutions, and how, at the same time, it is itself a force that transforms society. Responsibilities: The postdoc is expected to contribute to a better understanding of solidarity from the perspective of social philosophy and theory in dialogue with the empirically oriented parts of the project and an interdisciplinary team of senior and junior scholars. The tasks also include helping to build and operate the research network in cooperation with other members of the consortium and partner institutions, to plan and organize events both for an academic and a broader public, to contribute to academic debates by way of high-quality publications, and to prepare applications for additional funding.Free University Berlin Qualifications and skills required: The successful candidate will hold a doctoral level degree in social philosophy or social theory and have demonstrable research expertise relevant to the research project. We also expect very good German and English language skills; familiarity with current academic debates on the topic of solidarity; a record of publications in internationally recognised journals; and an interest in interdisciplinary discussions as well as strong communication and teamwork skills. Deadline: November 23, 2020 For further information (in German) please see: https://www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet/beruf-karriere/jobs/wiss/16_fb-philosophie-und-geisteswissenschaften/PG-Postdoc_100__Celikates_BUA.html Contact: Prof. Dr. Robin Celikates Department of Philosophy Free University Berlin Habelschwerdter Allee 30 14195 Berlin Germany Email: [email protected] __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: https://interphil.polylog.org InterPhil List Archive: https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ __________________________________________________
