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Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science

Post-Doctoral Research Officer

Salary from £38,313 pa to £46,148 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £49,614 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed-term appointment for 2 years

A post-doctoral Research Officer for Dr Jonathan Parry’s ‘Not in My Name: The Ethics of Acting For Others’ (NOTINMYNAME) project, funded by the UKRI. The position is tenable for two years. The successful candidate will conduct innovative and significant research as part of the NOTINMYNAME team.

The successful applicant will;

·       have successfully completed or be close to completing a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as Philosophy, Political Science/Theory, or Law by the post start date;

·       have a strong research interest in moral, political or legal philosophy;

·       have the ability to make significant, innovative contributions in this area, on topics relating to the NOTINMYNAME project (broadly construed);

·       be willing to work harmoniously and closely with their fellow team-members on the NOTINMYNAME

           project.

Ideally, the successful applicant will begin in September 2023.

For more information about the NOTINMYNAME project, please see: https://www.lse.ac.uk/cpnss/research/not-in-my-name

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please go to https://jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email j.parry1@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 28 February 2023 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.