Research Fellow (Philosophy Physics)
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Job Summary
The Foundations of Thermodynamics Group is a newly formed group in the School of Humanities at the Nanyang Technological University Singapore led by Nanyang Assistant Professor of Philosophy Eugene Y. S. Chua. Its goal is to provide a space for research on all aspects of the conceptual foundations of thermodynamics with particular focus on:
understanding the conceptual foundations of thermodynamics beyond the classical domain e.g. in the quantum and relativistic domains
how foundational questions in thermodynamics can inform or relate to other non-fundamental domains such as fluid dynamics and neuroscience
and how issues in the foundations of thermodynamics bear on questions in philosophy such as (but not limited to) questions about emergence reduction inter-theory relations the nature of non-fundamental reality the laws of nature the role of idealizations in physical reasoning issues to do with scientific modelling and conceptual engineering in physics.
The group is seeking applications for a 2-year Research Fellow position. Successful candidates will carry out research which contributes to the groups goals primarily collaborating with Asst. Prof. Chua on ongoing projects while developing their own independent research projects. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in philosophy or physics a strong research track record a concrete proposal for a research project related to the Groups interests and excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborating on Asst Prof. Chuas projects
Carrying out their own research projects
Planning and organizing events (workshops conferences summer schools) for the Group
Hosting visiting academics
Presenting work related to the groups goals at relevant conferences and workshops
Job Requirements:
PhD in philosophy or physics
Demonstrable research track record on topics related to the project such as but not limited to:
General philosophy of science
Philosophy of physics (especially philosophy of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics)
Demonstrable interest or experience in quantum or relativistic thermodynamics is a plus.
Cognate topics in philosophy
Emergence and reduction
Inter-theory relations
Effective realism
Metaphysics of non-fundamental reality
Natural kinds
Conceptual change and conceptual engineering
Symmetries and reality
Application procedure
Please apply by submitting the following documents as a single .pdf file in Workday:
Cover letter
Research statement
Research proposal outlining in detail at least one research project to be pursued during their time as research fellow.
At least 3 letters of recommendation
Writing sample
CV
For further enquires please drop an email to .
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
