Postdoctoral researcher position in epistemology, University of Cambridge (U.K.)

The Faculty of Philosophy intends to appoint a Research Fellow for two years from October 2007. The post arises from the appointment of Professor Quassim Cassam to the Knightbridge Chair of Philosophy. The focus of the post will be in Epistemology, broadly conceived. The primary role of the Fellow is to develop his or her own research. The Fellow will also, as part of the award, undertake some teaching and examining in the Faculty. It is also hoped that the Fellow will participate in the development of research in the area of Epistemology, by such things as assisting in the organisation of conferences and workshops. Limit of Tenure: Fixed Term Funds - renewable. Limit of tenure: Two years, renewable subject to funding

Candidates should ask their referees to send references direct to Mrs Heather Sanderson, Faculty Administrator, e-mail: hs313 at cam.ac.uk, to arrive by the closing date of 26 january 2007. Informal enquiries regarding the position may be made to Prof Jane Heal at bjh1000 at cam.ac.uk, or see the announcement at http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobfiles/VA425.html