Research Post: London

The following information offered through Dylan Evans, (d.evans@lse.ac.uk)

The Center for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science (CPNSS) at the London School of Econnomics is to set up a three-year project to research the evolution of the emotions with particular reference to psychopathology. The Centre is currently looking for a qualified senior researcher to direct the project. The project will involve:

1) Summarising and evaluating the latest theories relating to the evolution of the emotions, with a particular emphasis on the relevance of such theories to the understanding of mental disorders.

2) Formulating empirical tests of these theories, which it is hoped will be carried out by an appropriate organisation when the first phase of the project is completed. The CPNSS will be concerned exclusively with the analytical and conceptual part of the project, up to and including the phase of experimental design.

Administrative details

1) The Research Officer will be employed for three years, and will receive a salary of 39,706 Pounds gross in the first year (30,394 basic, plus London allowance, national insurance, and superannuation) rising to 44,976 Pounds gross in the third year.

2) The Research Officer will have the help of a research assistant and full secretarial backup.

3) The Research Officer will be based at the CPNSS, which is also home of the Darwin@LSE programme. This exciting interdisciplinary programme organises regular seminars on all aspects of evolutionary theory, given by nationally recognised experts, and attracts a stream of visiting scholars.

Questions about this post should be addressed to Dylan Evans at the address/numbers below. Those who are intersted in applying for the post may send a full CV.

Dylan Evans Centre for the Philosophy of Natural and Social Science London School of Economics Houghton Street London WC2A @AE

Tel: (+44)-171-955-6853 Fax: (+44)-171-955-6869 Email: d.evans@lse.ac.uk

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