An inspiring professor to lead the Chair Group Philosophy. The Philosophy Group focuses on social-political, ethical, epistemic, and ontological issues involved in the relationship of humans with nature, animals, food, and agriculture. The Group aims to understand processes of societal and ethical debates around science and technology in different societal and cultural settings, by engaging in normative analysis and reflection on presuppositions. The chair group has strong expertise in environmental philosophy, environmental ethics, and philosophy and ethics of technology. Moving forward, it wants to, additionally, strengthen its expertise in areas including:
- social and political philosophy,
- philosophy of science,
- moral philosophy,
- any other specialisation in philosophy relevant to the domains of Wageningen University & Research.
The new chair holder will foster a vibrant academic climate, provide a supportive working environment for academics, and help maintain the Group’s good track record in publications, acquisitions, education, and societal impact. The chair holder will enable the Group's research ambitions by further strengthening its position in national and international networks, strategically develop collaborations within and outside Wageningen University & Research and strengthen the established research lines as well as pursuing novel ideas. Strengthening the acquisition of external funding for research and interacting with societal partners are key elements of the chair holder’s responsibilities.
The successful applicant will play an active role in the Group’s education programme, develop educational strategies for all study programmes of Wageningen University and initiate courses in philosophy and ethics with experts from life and social sciences.
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