Job Description
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Skills
Communication skills
Education
Doctoral degree
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Languages
English
Job details
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Pay
£39,148 - £40,805 a year
Job type
Fixed term contract
Part-time
Location
19 Gordon Square, London
Full job description
Ref Number
B03-02900
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
UCL SLASH (B03)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
15-Feb-2026
About us
About the Department of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at UCL is one of the leading philosophy departments in the UK. In the 2021 REF, 60% of our overall profile received the top grade (4*), the highest of any UK philosophy department.
We offer several undergraduate degree programmes. Undergraduate first- and second-year modules largely involve a weekly one/hour lecture plus a one-hour seminar; third year modules usually consist of a weekly two-hour seminar.
We offer taught master’s programmes, and a prestigious research master’s and PhD. Master’s-level modules usually consist of a weekly two-hour seminar.
The department has great advantages as a centre of research activity. The extraordinary number of research seminars, talks and lectures that take place in the various London colleges, the Institute of Philosophy in the University of London, the Institute of Classical Studies, the Aristotelian Society and the Royal Institute of Philosophy, all offer a wealth of opportunities.
About the Research Project
The Spontaneity of Freedom is a research project selected by the ERC and funded by UKRI studying the nature of spontaneous freedom–the freedom of acting in unplanned and unscripted ways–and its implications for ethics, politics, law, and technology.
About the role
Dr Jonathan Gingerich, the Principal Investigator, is seeking to appoint a part-time Research Assistant to work on the Spontaneity of Freedom Project. The details of these duties will be assigned by Dr. Gingerich. This will involve work on organising an academic seminar series, organising annual workshops on topics related to spontaneity, corresponding with project contributors, and carrying out research on a range of topics that may include phenomenology, ethics, political philosophy, and/or aesthetics. This post is available immediately for up to thirty-nine months in the first instance.
About you
The postholder will hold a degree in Philosophy or a closely related field and will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. They will bring a strong aptitude for, and commitment to, high-quality research, with the ability to work collaboratively in a research environment while working to short deadlines. The postholder will also possess strong interpersonal skills and intellectual breadth, enabling them to engage effectively with complex ideas and a range of colleagues.
What we offer
The starting salary for this position will be Grade 6B, Point 25-27 of UCL Salary Scales (£39,148 – £ 40,805) per annum inclusive of London Allowance.
This will be a part-time position, 0.25 Full Time Equivalent of the UCL full-time working week is 36.5 hours (9.1 hours per week). Exact working arrangements are determined by Dr Jonathan Gingerich. In addition, staff benefit from six College closure days per year.
The person appointed will work at the offices of the Department of Philosophy, 19 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0AX.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade * and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
Here’s how the job qualifications align with your profile.
Skills
Communication skills
Education
Doctoral degree
Do you have a Doctoral degree?
Languages
English
Job details
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Pay
£39,148 - £40,805 a year
Job type
Fixed term contract
Part-time
Location
19 Gordon Square, London
Full job description
Ref Number
B03-02900
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
UCL SLASH (B03)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
15-Feb-2026
About us
About the Department of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at UCL is one of the leading philosophy departments in the UK. In the 2021 REF, 60% of our overall profile received the top grade (4*), the highest of any UK philosophy department.
We offer several undergraduate degree programmes. Undergraduate first- and second-year modules largely involve a weekly one/hour lecture plus a one-hour seminar; third year modules usually consist of a weekly two-hour seminar.
We offer taught master’s programmes, and a prestigious research master’s and PhD. Master’s-level modules usually consist of a weekly two-hour seminar.
The department has great advantages as a centre of research activity. The extraordinary number of research seminars, talks and lectures that take place in the various London colleges, the Institute of Philosophy in the University of London, the Institute of Classical Studies, the Aristotelian Society and the Royal Institute of Philosophy, all offer a wealth of opportunities.
About the Research Project
The Spontaneity of Freedom is a research project selected by the ERC and funded by UKRI studying the nature of spontaneous freedom–the freedom of acting in unplanned and unscripted ways–and its implications for ethics, politics, law, and technology.
About the role
Dr Jonathan Gingerich, the Principal Investigator, is seeking to appoint a part-time Research Assistant to work on the Spontaneity of Freedom Project. The details of these duties will be assigned by Dr. Gingerich. This will involve work on organising an academic seminar series, organising annual workshops on topics related to spontaneity, corresponding with project contributors, and carrying out research on a range of topics that may include phenomenology, ethics, political philosophy, and/or aesthetics. This post is available immediately for up to thirty-nine months in the first instance.
About you
The postholder will hold a degree in Philosophy or a closely related field and will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. They will bring a strong aptitude for, and commitment to, high-quality research, with the ability to work collaboratively in a research environment while working to short deadlines. The postholder will also possess strong interpersonal skills and intellectual breadth, enabling them to engage effectively with complex ideas and a range of colleagues.
What we offer
The starting salary for this position will be Grade 6B, Point 25-27 of UCL Salary Scales (£39,148 – £ 40,805) per annum inclusive of London Allowance.
This will be a part-time position, 0.25 Full Time Equivalent of the UCL full-time working week is 36.5 hours (9.1 hours per week). Exact working arrangements are determined by Dr Jonathan Gingerich. In addition, staff benefit from six College closure days per year.
The person appointed will work at the offices of the Department of Philosophy, 19 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0AX.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade * and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
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