PhD Position in Video Games and Representations of Psychiatric Diagnoses (University of Antwerp Faculty of Arts)

Doctoral Grant (BOF), Video games and representations of psychiatric diagnoses The Faculty of Arts is seeking to fill a full-time (100%) vacancy in the Department of Philosophy for a Doctoral Grant by the University Research Fund (BOF) in the area of video games and representations of psychiatric diagnoses In the NeuroEpigenEthics team of the Centre for Ethics. For the project Experiencing Difference. What can we learn from video games regarding the experience of psychiatric diagnoses. Job description You prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of video games and the representation of psychiatric diagnoses. You publish scientific articles related to the research project of the assignment. You contribute to teaching and research in the Department of Philosophy. Profile and requirements You hold a master degree in philosophy and/or cultural studies and/or arts or equivalent. You can submit outstanding academic results. Students in the final year of their degree can also apply. Foreign candidates are encouraged to apply. Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy. You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative. You have knowledge of Dutch or are willing to learn Dutch. Experience with qualitative research and an interest in video games are a plus. We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewal for a further two-year period after positive evaluation; the start date of the scholarship will be between May 1^st 2020 and October 1^st 2020; a gross monthly grant ranging from € 2.447,20 to € 2.596,27; a dynamic and stimulating work environment. How to apply? Applications may only be submitted online, until the closing date February 14^th, 2020 and should include a copy of your CV and a cover letter. A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection panel. The interviews of the candidates, preselected by a selection panel, will take place between February 17^th and March 1^st, 2020. More information about the online application form can be obtained from vacatures@uantwerpen.be. For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Prof. Kristien Hens, Kristien.hens@uantwerpen.be. The University of Antwerp is a family friendly organization, with a focus on equal opportunities and diversity. Our HR-policy for researchers was awarded by the European Commission with the quality label HR Excellence in research. We support the Science4Refugees initiative and encourage asylum-seeking, refugee scientists and researchers to apply for a job at the University of Antwerp. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Doctoral Grant (BOF), Video games and representations of psychiatric diagnoses

The Faculty of Arts is seeking to fill a full-time (100%) vacancy in the Department of Philosophy for a

Doctoral Grant by the University Research Fund (BOF) in the area of video games and representations of psychiatric diagnoses

In the NeuroEpigenEthics team of the Centre for Ethics.

For the project Experiencing Difference. What can we learn from video games regarding the experience of psychiatric diagnoses.

Job description

You prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of video games and the representation of psychiatric diagnoses.
You publish scientific articles related to the research project of the assignment.
You contribute to teaching and research in the Department of Philosophy.

Profile and requirements

You hold a master degree in philosophy and/or cultural studies and/or arts or equivalent.
You can submit outstanding academic results.
Students in the final year of their degree can also apply.
Foreign candidates are encouraged to apply.
Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy.
You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
You have knowledge of Dutch or are willing to learn Dutch. Experience with qualitative research and an interest in video games are a plus.

We offer

a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewal for a further two-year period after positive evaluation;
the start date of the scholarship will be between May 1^st 2020 and October 1^st 2020;
a gross monthly grant ranging from € 2.447,20 to € 2.596,27;
a dynamic and stimulating work environment.

How to apply?

Applications may only be submitted online, until the closing date February 14^th, 2020 and should include a copy of your CV and a cover letter.
A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection panel.
The interviews of the candidates, preselected by a selection panel, will take place between February 17^th and March 1^st, 2020.
More information about the online application form can be obtained from vacatures@uantwerpen.be.
For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Prof. Kristien Hens, Kristien.hens@uantwerpen.be.

The University of Antwerp is a family friendly organization, with a focus on equal opportunities and diversity. Our HR-policy for researchers was awarded by the European Commission with the quality label HR Excellence in research.

We support the Science4Refugees initiative and encourage asylum-seeking, refugee scientists and researchers to apply for a job at the University of Antwerp.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

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