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PhD Scholarship in Logic: Wellington, New Zealand

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	PhD SCHOLARSHIP IN LOGIC
	
	VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND

Supervisors:  Prof Rob Goldblatt (Mathematics),
		Assoc Prof Edwin Mares (Philosophy).

A scholarship is available for a PhD student to work on a project entitled
"Semantic analysis of substructural logics" supported by a grant from the
Marsden Fund. The aim is to use a new semantic interpretation that we have
developed for quantifiers in relevant logic (see the article "An
alternative semantics for quantified relevant logic" at
www.mcs.vuw.ac.nz/~rob) to help us model and understand various logical
systems, including other substructural and intentional logics like linear
logic, BCK logic, intuitionistic logic, modal and temporal logics. There
are both mathematical and philosophical components to this project,
ranging from the mathematical analysis and representation of algebraic
models to the philosophical interpretation and justification of our
semantics. The PhD student will be expected to work on at least one of
these components, and will have the opportunity to develop their own
proposals for research directions, as well as working on assigned topics.

Qualifications: Bachelors Honours or Masters degree in logic, mathematics
or philosophy. A background in abstract algebra or semantic modelling of
logical systems is desirable.

Salary:  The scholarship is valued at NZD 22,000 per year (tax-free) plus
NZD 4,000 per year for tuition fees. Note that international students pay
only domestic fees; the domestic fees for 2006 will be approximately NZD
4,200.

Duration:  the scholarship is for three years, with a negotiable starting
time after 1 Feb 2006.

Contact: for enquiries or applications please send email to either
Rob.Goldblatt@vuw.ac.nz or Edwin.Mares@vuw.ac.nz

Edwin Mares
Philosophy
Victoria University of Wellington
P.O. Box 600
Wellington, New Zealand
64+4-463-5368
Fax: 64+4-463-5370


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