Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Fixed Term Assistant Professor of Philosophy – Informed Consent and Knowledge of Ignorance

The School of Culture and Society at Aarhus University invites applications for the position of assistant professor of philosophy based at the Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas, School of Culture and Society.

The appointment is a full time and fixed-term three-year position. The position begins on July 1st, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Place of employment: Nobelparken, Aarhus C.

The university is keen for its staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their personal background.

Members of the academic staff at the School of Culture and Society are expected to contribute to a vibrant, enjoyable and friendly work environment. We emphasise active participation in the daily life of the department.

The position

The successful applicant is expected to work on theory development, manuscript publication, and stakeholder collaboration related to the DFF-funded research project Informed Consent and Knowledge of Ignorance, which will be conducted at the Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas during the period of employment. The successful applicant will contribute to the project’s main theoretical research aim: developing an account of informed consent that explains and accommodates that informed consent is consistent with significant ignorance about what is being consented to. The successful applicant will also be required to teach courses in the BA and MA programs in philosophy, and to complete Aarhus University’s Pedagogical Program, as part of the assistant professorship. Specific tasks include:

• Publishing research related to the project
• Establishing and maintaining collaborations with other research groups
• Organizing research events, such as workshops and a final conference
• Collaboration with project stakeholders, including the Danish Medical Association and the Danish Data Ethics Council
• Contributing to applications for research further funding
• Contributing to teaching relevant courses, such as Political and Social Philosophy, Ethics, and Applied Philosophy.

Qualifications

Applicants are expected to document the following qualifications:

• Doctoral degree or equal qualifications in philosophy or a related discipline such as political science
• Research experience within the area of the research project (e.g. ethics, epistemology, or political philosophy)
• Teaching experience.

Finally, applicants are asked to provide a research plan for the next three years as well as their strategy/vision for their contribution to future developments within the field.

The application must be uploaded in English.

Please note that applications that do not include uploaded publications (maximum five) will not be considered.

Although the Aarhus University application system includes an option to upload letters of recommendation, please do not include letters of recommendation or references with the application.

Applicants who are invited to an interview may be asked to provide references.

Work environment

Active participation in the daily life of the department is a high priority, and we emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students. To maintain and develop the department’s excellent teaching and research environment, the successful applicant is expected to be present at the department on a regular basis.

We respect the balance between work and private life and strive to create a work environment in which that balance can be maintained. Read more about family and work-life balance in Denmark.

Deadline: 02 April 2025

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