Specifications - (explanation)
| Location | Enschede |
|---|---|
| Function types | PhD positions |
| Scientific fields | Behaviour and Society |
| Hours | 38.0 hours per week |
| Salary | € 2083 - € 2664 |
| Education | University Graduate |
| Job number | 695215 |
| Translations | en nl |
About employer | University of Twente (UT) |
Short link | www.academictransfer.com/25101 |
Job description
The
aim of the project is to develop a closer understanding of the relations
between technology and religion. It will do so by investigating the
ways in which technologies help to shape human experiences of
transcendence, of what is beyond the grasp of human understanding and
manipulation. In order to do this, it will connect philosophy of
technology and philosophy of religion to an empirical study of
technologically mediated practices that involve experiences of
transcendence. Two cases will be studied, one in the realm of brain
technologies and one in reproductive technologies. To what extent do
technologies exclude transcendence, and to what extent do they help to
shape new forms of it? How do such technologies reorganize the
boundaries between fate and responsibility, between transcendence and
makeability? And what does this imply for the potential role of
technology in the philosophy of religion?
aim of the project is to develop a closer understanding of the relations
between technology and religion. It will do so by investigating the
ways in which technologies help to shape human experiences of
transcendence, of what is beyond the grasp of human understanding and
manipulation. In order to do this, it will connect philosophy of
technology and philosophy of religion to an empirical study of
technologically mediated practices that involve experiences of
transcendence. Two cases will be studied, one in the realm of brain
technologies and one in reproductive technologies. To what extent do
technologies exclude transcendence, and to what extent do they help to
shape new forms of it? How do such technologies reorganize the
boundaries between fate and responsibility, between transcendence and
makeability? And what does this imply for the potential role of
technology in the philosophy of religion?
Requirements
A
master’s degree or equivalent degree in philosophy, preferably with a
background in philosophy of technology or philosophy of religion.
Consideration will also be given to candidates with a multidisciplinary
master’s degree on a topic relevant to the project and some background
in philosophy. Demonstrable interest in philosophical issues relating to
technology and religion, and in empirical approaches to technology,
particularly Conversation Analysis (but previous work in these areas not
required). Good analytical skills. Good communication skills in
English, in writing as well as orally. Good team spirit. Creativity,
open-mindedness, and an ability to develop new ideas.
Information and applicationA description of the PhD project, the overall project of which it is a part and a FAQ can be retrieved from www.utwente.nl/gw/wijsb/organization/verbeek/vici.
Applicants are advised to read these texts before applying. For
questions not answered on the website please contact Peter-Paul Verbeek
(e-mail: p.p.c.c.verbeek@utwente.nl). Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Your
application should contain the following documents: (1) a letter of
application, explaining your interest in the position and your
qualifications, and describing how you would want to approach the
project you apply for; (2) a curriculum vitae, including the name and
e-mail address/telephone number of one of your professors (preferably
the supervisor of your master's thesis) and a list of subjects taken and
grades received (this may be an unofficial version or scanned copy; we
can request the original later); (3) a copy of your master's thesis and
copies of publications, if any. Optionally, you can also attach letters
of recommendation from your professors.
Your application should be uploaded no later than November 15, 2014 via www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en. Since this website only accepts three documents per application, please combine documents into max. three files.
master’s degree or equivalent degree in philosophy, preferably with a
background in philosophy of technology or philosophy of religion.
Consideration will also be given to candidates with a multidisciplinary
master’s degree on a topic relevant to the project and some background
in philosophy. Demonstrable interest in philosophical issues relating to
technology and religion, and in empirical approaches to technology,
particularly Conversation Analysis (but previous work in these areas not
required). Good analytical skills. Good communication skills in
English, in writing as well as orally. Good team spirit. Creativity,
open-mindedness, and an ability to develop new ideas.
Information and applicationA description of the PhD project, the overall project of which it is a part and a FAQ can be retrieved from www.utwente.nl/gw/wijsb/organization/verbeek/vici.
Applicants are advised to read these texts before applying. For
questions not answered on the website please contact Peter-Paul Verbeek
(e-mail: p.p.c.c.verbeek@utwente.nl). Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Your
application should contain the following documents: (1) a letter of
application, explaining your interest in the position and your
qualifications, and describing how you would want to approach the
project you apply for; (2) a curriculum vitae, including the name and
e-mail address/telephone number of one of your professors (preferably
the supervisor of your master's thesis) and a list of subjects taken and
grades received (this may be an unofficial version or scanned copy; we
can request the original later); (3) a copy of your master's thesis and
copies of publications, if any. Optionally, you can also attach letters
of recommendation from your professors.
Your application should be uploaded no later than November 15, 2014 via www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en. Since this website only accepts three documents per application, please combine documents into max. three files.
Conditions of employment
We
offer you a four-year full-time Ph.D. position, starting March 1, 2015
(or sooner, if possible). The gross salary is € 2.083,- per month in the
first year going up to € 2.664,- in the fourth year. Additionally, the
university provides excellent facilities for professional and personal
development, a holiday allowance (amounts to 8% of the annual salary),
an end-of-year bonus (amounts to 8,3%) and a number of additional
benefits. The position comes with a budget for travel and conference
attendance.
offer you a four-year full-time Ph.D. position, starting March 1, 2015
(or sooner, if possible). The gross salary is € 2.083,- per month in the
first year going up to € 2.664,- in the fourth year. Additionally, the
university provides excellent facilities for professional and personal
development, a holiday allowance (amounts to 8% of the annual salary),
an end-of-year bonus (amounts to 8,3%) and a number of additional
benefits. The position comes with a budget for travel and conference
attendance.
Organisation
The University of Twente.
We stand for science and technology, high tech, human touch, education
and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation
and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus
university in the Netherlands; divided over five faculties we provide
more than fifty educational programs. The University of Twente has a
strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given
scope for carrying out pioneering research. The Faculty of Behavioural,
Management and Social Sciences strives to hold a leading position in
their fields in relation to the science and technology research programs
of the University of Twente. In all these fields, the faculty provides
bachelor, master and professional development programs.
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social sciences The
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social sciences (BMS) strives to
play a pivotal role in understanding, co-engineering and evaluating
innovation in society. Innovation is driven by advances in technology.
Through ‘social engineering’ these technological advances are embedded
in society befitting human needs and behaviour, within proper public and
private management and business structures. For this the faculty of BMS
upholds high quality disciplinary knowledge in psychology,
business administration, public administration, communication
science, philosophy, educational science and health sciences. All with a
focus on the challenges in society. Research is strongly connected to
our Institutes on Governance (IGS), ICT (CTIT), Health (MIRA) and Nanotechnology (MESA+).
We stand for science and technology, high tech, human touch, education
and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation
and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus
university in the Netherlands; divided over five faculties we provide
more than fifty educational programs. The University of Twente has a
strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given
scope for carrying out pioneering research. The Faculty of Behavioural,
Management and Social Sciences strives to hold a leading position in
their fields in relation to the science and technology research programs
of the University of Twente. In all these fields, the faculty provides
bachelor, master and professional development programs.
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social sciences The
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social sciences (BMS) strives to
play a pivotal role in understanding, co-engineering and evaluating
innovation in society. Innovation is driven by advances in technology.
Through ‘social engineering’ these technological advances are embedded
in society befitting human needs and behaviour, within proper public and
private management and business structures. For this the faculty of BMS
upholds high quality disciplinary knowledge in psychology,
business administration, public administration, communication
science, philosophy, educational science and health sciences. All with a
focus on the challenges in society. Research is strongly connected to
our Institutes on Governance (IGS), ICT (CTIT), Health (MIRA) and Nanotechnology (MESA+).
