Philosophy of Language and Cognition
Ruhr University Bochum
The candidate should have a strong interest in the interface between philosophy of language and linguistics. Some background in logic or formal semantics would be welcome. The candidate should be open to the empirical investigation of language comprehension. 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.
