Aesthetics

1 Assistant Professor position
(Deadline September 24th, 2018 12:00 )
Fields

Aesthetics

Activity

Research in the fields of history of aesthetics, mechanical reproduction of images in photography, especially scientific photography, both from a historical and theoretical point of view. Visual studies represent one of the research main topic, in their relationship with history of aestethics, theory of images (including scientific images) and the evolution of mechanical reproduction techniques. Interaction with other research fields (archaeology, history of art, museum studies) is strongly required. Tutorship and mentoring of the PhD students; participation in the development of the School's research activities.

Formal requirements

PhD in a field related to the present call obtained in Italy or abroad. Curriculum with a suitable scientific background for carrying out research activity in the required field. Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken. The selection is reserved for applicants who have benefited for at least three years, even non-consecutive, research grants or post-doctoral grants or of similar contracts, grants or scholarships in foreign universities (under art. 24, comma 3, lett. b) of the Law 240/2010). The selection is open to applicants who have obtained national academic qualification as full or associate professor pursuant art. 16 della L. 240/2010. Candidates not admitted for selection are Full or Associated University professors and presently employed research fellows on a permanent contract.

Specific requirements

Attested experience as teacher of PhD courses and mentoring of PhD students.

Scientific area

Academic Recruitment Field: Aesthetics and philosophy of languages

Gross amount

Ricercatore tempo determinato (legge 240/2010 art. 24 comma 3 lettera b))

Duration

3 years

Job Research Area: 
CH
Job Research Unit: 
LYNX
Job Contract Type: 
Ricercatore tempo determinato (legge 240/2010 art.24 comma 3 lettera b) ) - Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Full call
Calendar
Preliminary shortlist
Preliminary shortlist
Third meeting of the Selection Committee

On November 9, 2018 from 11.30 c/o San Francesco Complex, Lucca

Final shorlist
Final shorlist
Fourth meeting of the Selection Committee

On November 21, 2018 from 11.30 c/o San Ponziano 6, Lucca

Final decree

Selection procedure and criteria

Selection procedure conditions are transparent and are based on international standards.

Procedure

A Selection Committee, appointed by the Rector, assesses all applications on the basis online application info. Applicants selected on the basis of the preliminary analysis are interviewed at the Job Market Meetings in which the Institute is planning to participate, if applicable to the specific academic sector. Alternatively, individual interviews may also be conducted at IMT or by conference call. Travel expenses to Lucca for the interview will be reimbursed.

Selection Criteria

The evaluation criteria are based on: Quality of research activity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and references; Research organization experience and participation in international/national research projects and research periods in public and private institutions (academic and non-academic); Relevance of the candidate's profile for the development of IMT's research activities; Teaching, mentoring and supervision experience; Motivation; Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken; As well as any other requirements as specified in the advertisement.

Application

Apply ONLINE only.

Before starting prepare the application attachments and information as listed below.

Info

  • Personal info and contact info (compulsory)
  • Number of your Identity Document (Passport or Identity Card) (compulsory)
  • University degree and Ph.D. (compulsory) 

Attachments

  • Your CV in English (compulsory);
  • One research paper (published or working paper): compulsory.
    Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present this research paper in the final stage of the selection.
    Additional papers can be submitted for evaluation if desired (to be attached to your application in a single zip file where indicated in the online form). Please check the full call for further information about additional papers.
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