Postdoc "The Problem of Divine and Human Agency in a Scientific Worldview

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/religiewetenschappen)
* About the function (http://www.ru.nl/religiewetenschappen)
* 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 Religiewetenschappen
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, Dienst P&O, PMO
Postbus 7005
6503 GM Nijmegen

E-mail: vacatures@dpo.ru.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 21.01.09.