Postdoc "The Problem of Divine and Human Agency in a Scientific Worldview"
Radboud University Nijmegen Faculty of Religious Studies
Nijmegen, (Gelderland), 28 hours per week
Job description
The research project is conducted on the intersection of theology and science, and is part of a research programme called ?The Problem of Divine and Human Agency in a Scientific Worldview?, in which theological models of Divine Agency are studied in a scientific context. You are required to develop your own personal design of a
possible research project in this interdisciplinary field. As a postdoctoral researcher you will conduct result-oriented research on the chosen topic in accordance with an agreement to be concluded. In addition to project-based research your activities will involve initiating and acquiring subsidies for indirect government and/or external funding. Through these and other research activities you will contribute to the development of scientific knowledge and insights within the framework of the Heyendaal research programme. You will develop a personal interpretation in line with the umbrella research programme.
Requirements
Required education/skills:
You should hold a doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines: theology, religious studies, philosophy or one of the natural sciences. You have sufficient proven expertise and an interest in theology and science themes. Furthermore, you have publications to your name in the field of research in which the project is conducted. A good command of the English language is essential. You should also have experience in drawing up research proposals for indirect government and/or external funding.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s) :
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Behaviour and Society)
Organization
Radboud University Nijmegen
Faculty of Religious Studies
Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.
The faculties of Religious Studies and Theology have integrated their research in the Research Institute for Religious Studies and Theology. The Heyendaal research programme, which involves interdisciplinary research on the intersection of Theology and other academic disciplines, consists of two programmes: ?The Problem of Divine and Human Agency in a Scientific Worldview? and ?Evil, Modernity and the Making of Tradition: Reflecting the Shoah?. The research aims to elucidate the role and meaning of Theology and other disciplines in relation to each other and in contemporary culture. Your position comes under the Key Chair of Theory of Religion, Morality and Culture. You will fulfil your duties under the authority of the professor of Dogmatic Theology/Religious and Cultural Theory (Prof.dr. G. Essen). Date of entry: 09/02/2009
Conditions of employment
Salary: scale 11.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 4,374
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract:
Maximum hours per week: 28
Additional conditions of employment:
In connection with the conclusion of the research programme, the employment contract will end, at the latest, on 1 March 2012. Radboud University Nijmegen offers excellent secondary working conditions.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
prof.dr. G. Essen
Telephone number: 31-24-3611461
E-mail address: g.essen@rs.ru. nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
* About the organization (http://www.ru. nl)
* About the department (http://www.ru. nl/religiewetens chappen)
* About the function (http://www.ru. nl/religiewetens chappen)
* Radboud University Nijmegen (http://www.ru. nl)
Application
You can apply for this job before 01-03-2009 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Faculteit der Religiewetenschappe n
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, Dienst P&O, PMO
Postbus 7005
6503 GM Nijmegen
E-mail: vacatures@dpo. ru.nl
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