THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (HUM/90164) Salary: £28,839 to 30,595 per annum. Applications are invited for the above post, based in Philosophy and funded by the Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI). The project will evaluate philosophical theories of practical reasoning and moral motivation, exploring their connections with related empirical research and models, with a view to gaining a better understanding of our attitudes and behaviour towards environmental sustainability. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of ethics, philosophy of psychology, or philosophy and economics, and have an ability to apply theory in ways which will have practical application. You must either have a doctorate in Philosophy, or be on track to receive one by the time of appointment. This post is available from 1 June 2009, or as soon as possible thereafter, and is full-time for one year. Any candidate who wishes to discuss the appointment informally is welcome to contact Dr Michael Scott on 0044-(0)161-275 3204, or email michael.scott@manchester.ac.uk, or Professor Peter Goldie on 0044-(0)161-275 1755 at peter.goldie@manchester.ac.uk. Application forms and further particulars are available from our website http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/academic/vacancy/index.htm?ref=152709 To request a hard copy of the details contact the Directorate of Human Resources, Humanities HR Lime Grove, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL. Tel: ++44 (0)161 275 8838; Fax: ++44 (0)161 275 2064; email: Humanities-hr@manchester.ac.uk. Closing date: 17 April 2009. Please quote reference number HUM/90164. The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.
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