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PhD student position in non-symbolic representation in situated cognition, Bochum (Germany), Deadline. 14 Feb 2021

Open Call for Applications ? RTG ?Situated Cognition?: 1 PhD Position in
Philosophy at Ruhr-University Bochum (Soft Deadline 14th February 2021)

The interdisciplinary Research Training Group ?Situated Cognition?, funded 
by the DFG and based at the Department of Philosophy II and the Faculty of 
Psychology at Ruhr-University Bochum (Speaker Prof. Dr. Albert Newen) as 
well as at the Institute of Cognitive Science, the Department of 
Philosophy and the Institute of Psychology at Osnabrück University 
(Speaker Prof. Dr. Achim Stephan) invites applications for:

1 PhD position in Philosophy in Bochum, salary scale TV-L E 13, 65%; 
including social benefits), within a three-year structured PhD program 
starting between 1st April 2021 and 1st July 2021.

Project Description: Non-Symbolic Representation in Situated Cognition. 
Describing Sensorimotor Representations via Embodied Similarity Spaces

Project Leader: Peter Brössel

Symbolic representation and the computation with such representations take
center stage in traditional approaches in cognitive science (Fodor 1975,
1983). In contrast, embodied theories of cognition deny such a privileged
role for symbolic representation and instead maintain that sensorimotor
information play a more important role in our cognitive household. We accept
such an important role and therefore need to develop a framework for an
adequate characterization of sensorimotor representation. The main aim of
this project is to investigate whether conceptual spaces (Gärdenfors 2000,
2014) provide an adequate framework for integrating representational states
into theories of embodied cognition. In particular, embodied similarity
spaces are an alternative to both connectionism and symbolic mental
representation. On the basis of such geometrically conceived similarity
spaces we hope to understand both (i) how similarity spaces are shaped by
sensorimotor information and constant interaction with the environment and
(ii) how such embodied representation shape our thoughts and beliefs and
decisions and actions without relying on symbolic representation.

Candidates applying for this theoretical project are expected to have an
excellent M.A., M.Sc. (or Staatsexamen degree) in Philosophy. They should
have expertise in at least one of the following areas:  Epistemology,
Philosophy of Perception, Philosophy of Mind or Science, Philosophy of
Language. Appreciated are experiences in formal epistemology.

Applications should include the following documents, i.e.:
? a letter of motivation including the applicant?s research interests and
motivation to work within the RTG.

? a curriculum vitae
? copies of degree certificates
? a writing sample: the core chapter of the Diploma/Masters thesis or
preferably one relevant publication (if available)

Your application should consist of two PDF files: one, containing your
personal documents and starting with the application form, and the second
containing your writing sample.

Applications and inquiries should be addressed to:
Prof. Dr. Albert Newen, Speaker RTG Situated Cognition
Ruhr University Bochum
email:  RTG-SituatedCognition@rub.de

SOFT APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14th of February 2021

http://www.situatedcognition.com



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