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PhD student position in nonmonotonic logics and formal argumentation, Bochum (Germany), Deadline: 17 May 2015

The Institute for Philosophy II at the Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB) invites 
applications for a PhD research position in the domain of nonmonotonic logics 
and formal argumentation.

Duration: 4 years (incl. trial period)
Starting date: 1. September 2015 (latest)
Public salary TV-L 13, 65%
Deadline for the application: 17. May 2015

The candidate is supposed to have an MA degree (or equivalent) in philosophy, 
computer science or mathematics. Candidates with a background in formal logic 
and/or formal argumentation are preferred.

For the sake of internationalization and gender-equality, applicants from 
abroad as well as non-male candidates are especially encouraged to apply. 
Mastering the German language is not required.

The position is part of a research project on formal argumentation and 
defeasible reasoning (see <http://tinyurl.com/k4f8wqy> for details). The 
project is funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in the context of 
the Sofja Kovalevskaja Prize. By means of the funding a research centre on 
formal argumentation and nonmonotonic reasoning has been established at the 
Institute for Philosophy II at the Ruhr-University Bochum (see 
<http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/philosophy/defeasible-reasoning>).

The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the project and to 
activities of the research group. Research collaborations with other team 
members and with external members are encouraged. The candidate will also be 
encouraged to participate in international workshops and conferences, for which 
the standard traveling expenses will be covered.

For the application, please submit the following documents:
-a CV
-a list of publications and talks if applicable
-a motivation letter
-a writing sample (e.g., a part of the master thesis, an essay, etc.)
-contact details of two possible referees (no recommendation letters necessary)

Please submit your documents electronically to <christian.strasser@RUB.de> 
under the subject line "Application Kovalevskaja PhD 2" by latest 17. May 2015. 
For any further inquiries please contact <christian.strasser@RUB.de>.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. For candidates from 
abroad the interview may be held in terms of a video-conference.

Announcement link: 
<http://homepages.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/defeasible-reasoning/call-phd2.html>