School of Philosophical Anthropological & Film Studies
Salary: £36,333 per annum (£37,099 from 1 August 2023)
Start Date: 1 September 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed Term: 12 months
The Centre for Energy Ethics Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 1-year award
offered to an outstanding early career researcher working on issues of energy
ethics in the arts, humanities, social or natural sciences.
This year’s call is focused thematically on ‘financial pathways to net zero’
and we particularly invite applications from applicants with an interest in the
broader issues surrounding how to finance Scotland’s net zero journey. The post
is based in the Centre for Energy Ethics, directed by Dr Mette M. High in the
Department of Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews.
The position will commence on 1 September 2023, or as soon as possible
thereafter. It will provide substantial scope for creativity, originality,
collaboration, presentation, event organising, public engagement, grant writing
and publication of results. The successful candidate will be based in St
Andrews and carry out research that embraces the Centre’s collaborative
interdisciplinary ethos.
The postdoctoral fellowship is open to applicants of early career
status. There is no age criterion for the fellowship. Instead, eligible
applicants are expected to be at an early stage in their career. This is
defined as holding, or being about to be awarded, a PhD on 1 June 2023 and
having received their PhD no earlier than 1 June 2020. Exemption from this
criterion may be granted for reasons occurring after the date of the Viva Voce
examination (PhD defence) such as: maternity or paternity leave, illness,
family commitments, etc. You must be able to engage critically and creatively
with relevant theoretical and conceptual frameworks within your discipline and
beyond. You should have strong communication and organisational skills with a
passionate interest and expertise in carrying out research. You should be able
and willing to work in a team and contribute to Centre events and publications.
The successful candidate will have interdisciplinary or disciplinary
training in the arts, humanities, social or natural sciences and must be able
to contribute to at least one of the Departments/Schools that are already
involved in the Centre as listed on the CEE website (http://www.energyethics.ac.uk). The successful candidate will be interested in interdisciplinary
conversations, collaboration and have strong interest and expertise in topics
of energy ethics.
In addition to the online application, you are asked to submit a cover letter, CV, 2 references, and an
outline (no more than 2 pages) of their current research and their future research
project which includes a consideration of specific grant schemes to which they
will apply during the fellowship.
Further details of the project can be found at
Centre for Energy Ethics or by contacting the Centre Director, Dr Mette M. High, at mmh20@st-andrews.ac.uk
Applications are
particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic
(BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented
in research posts at the University.
Equality, diversity
and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive
culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer
Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by
promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the
Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and
the Staff Parents & Carers Network.
Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
Closing Date: 31 March 2023 Interview
Date: 9 May 2023
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School of Philosophical Anthropological & Film Studies
Salary: £36,333 per annum (£37,099 from 1 August 2023)
Start Date: 1 September 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed Term: 12 months