CPNSS seeks to appoint a two-year Postdoctoral Researcher for the ‘Cohesion and Deliberative Decision-Making’ Project. Application deadline: 8 March 2024.

The Postdoctoral Research Officer for the work stream ‘Cohesion and Deliberative Decision-Making’, will be led by Prof. Alex Voorhoeve, Prof. Kai Spiekermann, and Prof. Richard Bradley, within the Cohesive Capitalism programme, funded by the Open Society Foundation. The position is tenable for 2 years, with a chance of a 1-year extension conditional on performance and if resources permit. The successful candidate will conduct innovative and significant research as part of the Cohesive Capitalism team.

The successful applicant will:

  • have successfully completed or be close to completing a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as Philosophy, Political Science/Theory, or Economics by the post start date;
  • have a strong research interest in interdisciplinary research that combines philosophy with the social sciences;
  • have the ability to make substantial, internationally excellent, and innovative research contributions in this area, on topics relating to the ‘Cohesion and Deliberative Decision-Making’ workstream;
  • be willing to work harmoniously and closely with team members in the interdisciplinary ‘Cohesive Capitalism’ programme;

Ideally, the successful applicant will begin in June 2024.

More and link to the LSE application portal.