Philosophy of Language and Cognition
Ruhr University Bochum
The candidate should have a strong background in epistemology, logic, the theory of mental representation and/or the theory of reasoning. The successful applicant will be expected to integrate empirical methods and/or computer simulations into the philosophical investigation of cognition.
The position will be filled either with a PhD candidate or a postdoc for up to three years. The main language of communication at the chair is English.
Depending on qualification the stipendiary fellowship will match the net income of a
• 50% TV-L E13 position (PhD candidate, approx. 1300€/month),
• 75% TV-L E13 position (advanced PhD candidate/early postdoc, approx. 1700€/month),
• 100% TV-L E13 position (postdoc, approx. 2100€/month), respectively.
Applications should specify the name of the position and whether a PhD or postdoc stipendiary fellowship is applied for. They should include a statement of interest (not more than one page), a CV, a list of publications, copies of relevant certificates and diploma, one letter of reference and the names of two further referees.
Applications should be sent electronically to jobs-mrg1phil@rub.de by March 20, 2012. We regret that we will not be able to return any submitted material and send out negative notifications.
For further information please visit the webpage http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/phil-lang/jobs.html or contact Professor Markus Werning (markus.werning@rub.de) directly.
The Ruhr-University Bochum is committed to equal opportunity. We strongly encourage applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities.
