Postdoctoral Researchers In Democratic Theory

UCLouvain

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Base: 2,900 - 3,100 € net pm; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site (at least two days a week)
Democratic theory specialization
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Interest in normative democratic theory
UCLouvain is seeking three Postdoctoral Researchers specializing in democratic theory for a research project titled "Popular Government in Global Perspective." Candidates should possess a PhD in Philosophy or Political Theory, a strong interest in democratic models, and relevant publications, with positions available until August 2030

Job Summary

  • The Hoover Chair of Economic and Social Ethics at UCLouvain is recruiting 3 Postdoctoral Researchers with a specialization in democratic theory.
  • Candidates should have completed their PhD in Philosophy or Political Theory and demonstrate a strong interest in democratic theory through publications.
  • The positions are fixed-term, part-time (90%) or full-time (100%) appointments for a period of four years, with a salary around 2,900 - 3,100 € net per month.

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UCLouvain is seeking three Postdoctoral Researchers specializing in democratic theory for a research project titled "Popular Government in Global Perspective." Candidates should possess a PhD in Philosophy or Political Theory, a strong interest in democratic models, and relevant publications, with positions available until August 2030.

Salary

Base: 2,900 - 3,100 € net per month; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Public transport to the workplace from within Belgium is covered, Personal computer, Budget for scientific travels abroad

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • democratic theory specialization
  • publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • interest in normative democratic theory
  • interest in competing democratic models
  • interest in popular empowerment forms

Nice-to-have

  • interest in history of political ideas
  • engage with empirical approaches
  • engage with global comparative approaches
  • collaborative work ethic

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Philosophy or Political Theory
  • Publications in peer-reviewed international journals
  • Fiscal residence in Belgium

Work Rights

Fiscal residence in Belgium

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