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PhD student position in "Modelling Freedom", Groningen (The Netherlands)

The Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, 
invites candidates to apply for a PhD studentship.

The PhD studentship concerns the research project "Freedom and
Diversity", which is one of the projects in the NWO-VICI research
programme "Modelling Freedom". The aim of the project is to determine
the extent to which diversity can be incorporated within a conceptual
and/or formal analysis of individual freedom. More information about
the research project, as well as about the NWO-VICI programme, can be
obtained at http://www.philos.rug.nl/~vanhees.

The scholarship has a duration of four years. It covers tuition fees and 
an annual stipend (after-tax approximately EUR 1390,- per month). 
Residency in Groningen is a requisite.

Conditions

The project is open to candidates with a background in philosophy, logic, 
mathematics, or economics.

Applicants should submit a description ofhow the central research question 
will be addressed (2-4 pages).

Applications must also contain a curriculum vitae with information about 
education, examinations and previous experience, including the names of 
possible references. Certified copies of relevant testimonies and 
documents must be attached.

Copies of publications and any other work which the applicant wishes to be 
taken into account (not more than two) should be enclosed in the 
application.

The PhD study at Groningen is organized within the Graduate School of

Philosophy. Successful applicants must participate in the PhD Programme of 
the Graduate School .

How to apply

Applications should be sent by 1 October (deadline extended!), 2006 to:

Ms. A. Willems-Veenstra
Faculty of Philosophy, University of Groningen ,
Oude Boteringestraat 52
9712 GL Groningen
The Netherlands

e-mail: a.willems-veenstra@rug.nl (only for applications, not for 
information)

Clearly stated 'Project 4: Freedom and Diversity' on the application.

For more information, check
http://www.rug.nl/filosofie/vacatures/3phdstudents, or contact Prof.
dr. M. van Hees (0031503636165/6161), e-mail Martin.van.Hees@rug.nl,