Jobs in Philosophy in Europe
The Tilburg Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science (TiLPS) and the
Tilburg Department of Philosophy invite applications for a PhD
position in logical and computational models of moral reasoning.
Individuals are encouraged to apply who have an interest in logical
and computational theories of ordinary reasoning, in linguistic
semantics, and in formal ethics.
*The job*
In recent years there has been a remarkable convergence between 1) the
modal logic of graded modalities, as exemplified by David Lewis' early
work on counterfactuals, 2) the linguistic semantics of modal verbs,
including /should/ and /ought/, as exemplified by Angelika Kratzer's
work, and 3) recent work on contextualist ethics (Janice Dowell,
Stephen Finlay, Gunnar Björnsson and others). The PhD student will
work in this general area and will focus on the definition of a set of
tableau rules for moral reasoning. There will be close collaboration
with researchers working in the NWO funded program "Towards Logics
that Model Natural Reasoning" led by Reinhard Muskens (see
http://tinyurl.com/tilnatlog), but also with the Tilburg Ethics
Research Group led by Alan Thomas (see
http://ethics-socialphilosophy.com/). The selected candidate is
expected to have written a PhD thesis by the end of the contract.
*Your profile*
- You have a Master's degree in linguistics, logic, artificial
intelligence, formal ethics, or a related field.
- You have excellent writing skills and a good command of English.
- You have proven research abilities and formal skills.
- You look forward to working in an interdisciplinary research team.
- You have experience in logic and in formal semantics or in
computational semantics in the logical tradition.
- You are strongly motivated to complete a PhD thesis within four
years.
*Employment terms and conditions*
Tilburg University is rated among the top Dutch employers, offering
excellent terms of employment. The collective labour agreement of
Tilburg University applies. The selected candidates will start with a
contract for one year, concluded by an evaluation. Upon a positive
outcome of the first-year evaluation, the candidate will be offered an
employment contract for the remaining three years. The PhD candidate
will be ranked in the Dutch university job ranking system (UFO) as a
PhD-student (promovendus) with a starting salary of E 2.042.-- gross
per month in the first year, up to E 2.612.-- in the fourth year
(amounts fulltime). Candidates from outside the Netherlands may
qualify for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary.
The university will apply for such an allowance on their behalf. The
Faculty will provide assistance in finding suitable accommodation. The
university offers very good fringe benefits (it is one of the best
non-profit employers in the Netherlands), such as an options model for
terms and conditions of employment and excellent reimbursement of
moving expenses.
*TiLPS*
The Tilburg Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science is devoted to
the study of logic and philosophy of science in all its forms.
Researchers working at TiLPS have a particular interest in using
formal methods, such as logic, game theory, decision theory, and the
like, to fields that are of relevance to /people/, such as human
reasoning, human decision making, human language and human
deliberation. This also results in a strong interest in the
philosophical problems of economics and the social and behavioural
sciences. The Center supports a full calendar of events, including
regular research seminars, workshops, conferences and a lecture
series, and is involved in the teaching of graduate students. The
Center maintains relations and sponsors programs with other units at
Tilburg University, including the Department of Philosophy, the
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration and the Faculty of
Social and Behavioural Sciences.
*Information and Application*
For more information, please contact Dr Reinhard Muskens,
r [dot] a [dot] muskens [__at__] uvt [dot] nl or Prof. Alan Thomas, alanpthomas [__at__] me [dot] com (but do
/not/ send them your application).
Applications (in English) should include a cover letter, a curriculum
vitae, a two-page research proposal, and the names of two references.
You are also invited to include a sample of your writing if one is
available in English, French, German or Dutch. The application
deadline is November 15, 2012.
In order to apply, please go to
http://erec.uvt.nl/vacancy?inc=UVT-EXT-2012-0434 and click one of the
links at the page bottom.
*Recruitment Code*
Tilburg University applies the recruitment code of the Dutch
Association for Personnel Management & Organisation Development (NVP).
The text of this vacancy advertisement is copyright-protected property
of Tilburg University. Use, distribution and further disclosure of the
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selection agencies which do not act directly on the instructions of
Tilburg University. Responses resulting from recruitment by
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Researcher/Postdoc (1,0 fte) (212215)
Organisation
The postdoc researcher will be based in the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen. The Faculty of Philosophy is a rich and lively community of excellent lecturers and researchers. The faculty has an excellent reputation, both in research and in teaching, and has a strong international orientation. For more information about the faculty see: http://www.rug.nl/philosophy
Job description
The project "Naturalism and Teleology in Spinoza's Philosophy" is funded by the Fritz Thyssen Stiftung and led by Martin Lenz. The postdoc candidate will conduct independent research on Spinoza's theoretical and practical philosophy with special emphasis on the conatus doctrine. The outcome should consist in a number of articles to be published in high-profile journals or in a monograph.
Qualifications
Candidates:
• have or will soon have completed a PhD in philosophy
• have a strong background in early modern philosophy
• have systematic as well as historical interests
• are prepared to come to Groningen for the period of the research project
• are fluent in English
• and are prepared to collaborate with other members of the department of the history of philosophy.
Conditions of employment
The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience up with a minimum of € 2,861 gross per month (scale 10) to a maximum of € 3,195 gross per month (scale 11.0) for a full-time job. The full-time appointment of this postdoc researcher is for a period of two years. The conditions of employment comply with the Collective Labour Agreement for the University of Groningen.
The postdoc researcher will start at latest at the 1st of January 2013.
Please send your application, including the vacancy number and
• curriculum vitae
• two letters of reference which can be sent directly by the referees
• a covering letter, including a research plan
• a writing sample of about 3,000 words.
before 30 November 2012 by means of the application form.
Women and members of other underrepresented groups in philosophy are strongly encouraged to apply.
Acquisition is not appreciated.
Information
For information you can contact:
Martin Lenz, m [dot] lenz [__at__] rug [dot] nl
Apply via: http://www.tangram-tis.nl/10378/Kandidaten/Inschrijven/00347-0000004987
A doctoral fellowship in Research D-3 “Theoretical Concepts of Space and Spatial Entities” of Excellence Cluster 264 Topoi for the 2012/13 winter semester (starting February 1, 2013) is now open to applicants with degrees in philosophy, mathematics or physics. Receipt of the fellowship is connected with admission to the Graduate School of An-cient Philosophy, a doctoral program based on a structure curriculum, which is affiliated with the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS) of the Berliner Antike-Kolleg.
Applicants should have an exemplary university track record. The most important qualification is an excellent background in logic; knowledge of Greek is also desirable, but not absolutely necessary. The doctoral fellowship will include a stipend of 1350 euros per month to be award-ed for two years, with an option to extend for a third year upon posi-tive evaluation. A child allowance will be made available in accordance with DFG guidelines.
In the research group, whose subject area deals with philosophical theories of spatial objects, the recipient should pursue an original research project on formal theories of spatial objects, with special attention to ancient philosophy. The project advisor will be Prof. Dr. Karl-Georg Niebergall (Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin).
Application deadline and documents
Applications, together with the documents listed below, should be emailed to application [__at__] berliner-antike-kolleg [dot] org by November 10.
For more information, please visit www.topoi.org und www.berliner-antike-kolleg.org.
Application documents:
Application (from the website)
Cover letter (2-3 pages)
Dissertation project synopsis
Work plan and schedule
Résumé
Official copies of degree certificates
Two letters of recommendation
Writing sample (15-20 pages)
A doctoral fellowship in Research D-3 “Theoretical Concepts of Space and Spatial Entities” of Excellence Cluster 264 Topoi for the 2012/13 winter semester (starting February 1, 2013) is now open to applicants with degrees in philosophy, mathematics or physics. Receipt of the fellowship is connected with admission to the Graduate School of An-cient Philosophy, a doctoral program based on a structure curriculum, which is affiliated with the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS) of the Berliner Antike-Kolleg.
Applicants should have an exemplary university track record. The most important qualification is an excellent background in logic; knowledge of Greek is also desirable, but not absolutely necessary. The doctoral fellowship will include a stipend of 1350 euros per month to be award-ed for two years, with an option to extend for a third year upon posi-tive evaluation. A child allowance will be made available in accordance with DFG guidelines.
In the research group, whose subject area deals with philosophical theories of spatial objects, the recipient should pursue an original research project on formal theories of spatial objects, with special attention to ancient philosophy. The project advisor will be Prof. Dr. Jonathan Beere (Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin).
Applicationdeadline and documents
Applications, together with the documents listed below, should be emailed to application [__at__] berliner-antike-kolleg [dot] org by November 10.
For more information, please visit www.topoi.org und www.berliner-antike-kolleg.org.
Application documents:
Application (from the website)
Cover letter (2-3 pages)
Dissertation project synopsis
Work plan and schedule
Résumé
Official copies of degree certificates
Two letters of recommendation
Writing sample (15-20 pages)
A doctoral fellowship in Research Group D-4 “Immaterial causes and physical space” of Excellence Cluster 264 Topoi for the 2012/13 winter semester (starting February 1, 2013) is now open to applicants in the field of ancient philosophy / history of ancient science. Receipt of the fellowship is connected with admission to the Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy, a doctoral program based on a structure curriculum, which is affiliated with the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS) of the Berliner Antike-Kolleg.
Applicants should have an exemplary university track record in the field of philosophy, classics, or history of ancient science. The doctoral fellowship will include a stipend of 1350 euros per month to be awarded for two years, with an option to extend for a third year upon positive evaluation. A child allowance will be made available in accordance with DFG guidelines.
In the research group, whose subject area deals with immaterial causes and their relation to physical things, the recipient should pursue an original research project on Aristotle's Platonism and his critique of Plato on spatially extended and immaterial things, especially in the Metaphysics. The recipient will also participate in discussions with other members of Topoi research groups D-3 and D-4 on other stages of the history of Platonism. The project advisor will be Prof. Dr. Dr. Stephen Menn (Department of Philosophy, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin).
Application
Applications, together with the documents listed below, should be emailed to application [__at__] berliner-antike-kolleg [dot] org by November 10. For more information, please visit www.topoi.org and www.berliner-antike-kolleg.org.
Application documents:
- Application (from the website)
- Cover letter (2-3 pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- Official copies of degree certificates
- Two letters of recommendation
- Writing sample (15-20 pages)
Theoretical Philosophy: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Logic
Starting Date: November 2012
Duration: 4 years
Reference Number: MB/164/99 ex 2011/12
Contact Address:
Karl-Franzens Universität Graz
Personalressort
Universitätsplatz 3
8010 Graz
Austria
The position is located in the Department of Management and International Business. The Department consists of four disciplinary areas: Organisation and Management, International Business, Entrepreneurship, and Philosophy of Management. Philosophy of Management offers today courses in business ethics, philosophy of the social sciences, and theory and practice of argumentation. The professor of Philosophy of Management is responsible for arranging courses in these areas in collaboration with faculty in other disciplines. Please, read more about the Business Ethics Research Group at http://management.aalto.fi/en/research/groups/berg/ and more about Philosophy of Management courses organized by the Department of Management and International Business at http://management.aalto.fi/en/disciplines/philosophy/
Requirements
The selected candidate is expected to exercise and guide research in Philosophy of Management, to provide university level education, to follow and contribute to the advances in the field internationally, to participate in service to the Aalto University community, and to take part in societal interaction.
The applicants should hold a doctorate in philosophy or a related field, and they are expected to have high quality publications in at least one of the following areas:
1. Business ethics (broadly construed).
2. Philosophy of the social sciences (broadly construed).
3. Theory and practice of argumentation.
The applicants are expected to demonstrate relevant teaching merits of high international level. An interest in new and innovative methods of teaching is appreciated. We invite applications in particular from strong candidates with experience in co-operation with researches or teachers in business studies, economics, or other fields of the social sciences.
The applicants will be reviewed on the basis of their research, teaching and university administration and activity in scientific community.
Recruitment details
Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities, but applicants may also provide salary requirements.
For additional information, please contact Professor Marja-Liisa Kakkuri-Knuuttila, tel. +358503878156, marja-liisa [dot] kakkuri-knuuttila [__at__] aalto [dot] fi (or in recruitment process –related questions HR-coordinator Kristina Mustonen, +358 50 4674327, kristina [dot] mustonen [__at__] aalto [dot] fi).
The application materials for the tenure track position include:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications (with the most significant publications highlighted)
• A research statement describing their past research and plans for future research
• Teaching portfolio with pedagogic competences
All material should be submitted in English. The application materials will not be returned.
The applications for the tenure track positions are to be addressed to the President of Aalto University and submitted to the Registry of Aalto University School of Business no later than on November 12th, 2012. The street address of the Registry is Lapuankatu 2, Helsinki (The Registry closes at 3.00 p.m.), and the postal address is Aalto University, P.O.Box 21230, FI-00076 Aalto. You may also submit the application by e-mail (PDF format): email: kirjaamo-econ [__at__] aalto [dot] fi
General instructions for applicants are given at www.aalto.fi/en/tenure_track/for_applicant. Please notice that this position requires proficiency only in English for foreign applicants.
Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.
Imaginative, innovative, and international – with its 3,800 employees and 30,000 students, the University of Graz provides an exciting and varied work environment. Due to our research and teaching competence we are a central institution for guaranteeing that Styria remains a research and education location.
The Department of Philosophy is filling a
University Assistant without doctorate (20 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 4 years; Envisaged Job Starting Date immediately )
Job specification:
writing of a dissertation in moral or political philosophy
participation in teaching and independent teaching
providing assistance to students
collaboration on research projects
administrative support
Professional qualifications:
completed Diploma or Master's Degree in Philosophy
very good command of English (desirable)
Personal profile:
communication and organisational skills and ability to work in teams
interdisciplinary research interest open to collaboration with other fields
enjoyment of working with students
Classification: Salary scheme of the Universitäten-KV (University Collective Agreement): B1
Minimum salary: The minimum salary as stated in the collective agreement and according to the classification scheme is EUR 1266.00 gross/month. This minimum salary may be higher due to previous employment periods eligible for inclusion and other earnings and remunerations.
Application Deadline: 10. October 2012 Reference Number: MB/158/99 ex 2011/12
Applications, with your C.V., a list of publications, information on experience with research projects, relevant certificates, and a writing sample of max. 15 000 words (published or unpublished), must be addressed by indication to the reference number to:
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz Personalressort Universitätsplatz 3 8010 Graz or by e-mail bewerbung [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at
For informal inquiries please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Lukas Meyer, lukas [dot] meyer [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at
UNIVERSITY of BAYREUTH – W3 Professor of Philosophy – Deadline: 12.10.2012
The Faculty of Cultural Studies at the University of Bayreuth is seeking to appoint a W3 tenured Professor (Chair) in Philosophy. The appointment is to start as soon as possible.
The applicant should have a track record of international research at the intersection of philosophy and economics. The applicant will be expected to make significant contributions to the development of the University’s “Governance and Responsibility” profile in research and teaching and in particular to the development of its doctoral programme. The professorship is a key component of the decision-theory oriented BA- and MA Philosophy & Economics degree programmes. The ability of the applicant to provide competent and engaged teaching in logic and argumentation theory is a necessity. Teaching experience in decision theory is also desirable. It is also required that the applicant be able to teach in English.
The appointment will be made in accordance with the rules for civil servants in the State of Bavaria (Art. 7 and Art. 10 para. 3 BayHSchPG). Further information can be found under: www.uni-bayreuth.de/universitaet/stellenangebote. The University of Bayreuth is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with German law. Applications of women and disabled applicants are particularly welcome. Applicants with disabilities and with equal qualifications to other applicants will be given priority. The University of Bayreuth has been certified by the Hertie Foundation as a Family Friendly University (2010).
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a list of publications and teaching record as well as a description of current and future research and other academic aims and objectives to the Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth no later than 12 October 2012. Please also send your application by e-mail (preferably as a single PDF file) to: dekanat [dot] kuwi [__at__] uni-bayreuth [dot] de.
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For further information, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Matthew Braham: matthew [dot] braham [__at__] uni-bayreuth [dot] de
The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation at the University of Amsterdam has a vacancy for a
PhD candidate in logic and theoretical philosophy
vacancy number W12-180
This position is connected to the LogiCIC project which is funded by the European Research Council, under the ERC Starting Grant awarded to Dr. Sonja Smets.
The PhD position is part of the larger LogiCIC project on "The Logical Structure of Correlated Information Change". The overall project aims to develop a uniform logical system that centres around correlated information change and can be used to explain and model various interactive scenarios. The project is interdisciplinary in nature and will combine insights and techniques from a range of research domains, including logic, quantum mechanics, philosophy of science, belief revision theory, truth approximation and learning theory. In total two PhD students, one postdoctoral researcher and the principal investigator will participate in the LogiCIC project.
For the Detailed Job Description and Further information see:
http://www.english.uva.nl/vacancies/vacancies.cfm/7D8B6D54-2571-4217-B79...
Requirements:
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Candidates should have a Master's degree in Logic, Theoretical Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence or related areas. Fluent English is a prerequisite.
Job Profile:
We are looking for a candidate with a strong outspoken interest in Logic (especially in any of the areas such as Modal Logic, Epistemic Logic, Dynamic Logic, Linear Logic, Logic for Multi-Agent Systems in AI, Quantum Logic) and at least one of the following areas of research: Philosophy of Science and/or Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics, Game Theory, Belief Revision Theory, Formal Epistemology, Learning Theory, Truth Approximation Theory.
Applications should include:
a curriculum vitae;
a letter of motivation (at most 1 page) explaining why you are interested in this position;
a Research Statement (at most 2 pages), explaining your research interests and how you think they can be related to the topic mentioned
in the given Job Description;
a list of all university courses taken, including a transcript of grades;
a short summary of your Master thesis in maximum 2 pages. names and contact details (including email address) of two referees who can provide details about your profile (one of which could be the main supervisor of your Master thesis).
Applications should be sent by email to the personnel department of the Faculty of Science at application-science [__at__] uva [dot] nl with subject line:"Vacancy number W12-180: PhD ERC Smets". Please send your information in a single PDF file.
The closing date for application is 8th October 2012.