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PhD student position Theoretical Philosophy, Utrecht (The Netherlands), Deadline: 15 June 2008

University of Utrecht: PhD-researcher Theoretical Philosophy (1,0 fte)


Faculty of Humanities

Utrecht University, founded in 1636, has developed into one of Europes largest 
and most prominent institutes for research and education. The Faculty of 
Humanities, with nearly 7,000 students and nearly 900 staff members, offers an 
inspiring and dynamic working environment. Our research and education 
programmes focus on culture, history, arts, literature, media, language, 
philosophy and theology, covering the period from classical antiquity to the 
present day. We pay special attention to interdisciplinary and international 
collaboration, the use of new media, and high-quality teaching and research. 
The research programmes are organised in four institutes:

* Research Institute for History and Culture (OGC),
* Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS (UiL OTS),
* ZENO Research Institute for Philosophy,
* Research Institute for Theology and Religious Studies (INTEGON).

The Utrecht University Graduate School of Humanities monitors and guarantees 
the outstanding quality of education programmes for Research Master and PhD 
students.

The Philosophy departement in Utrecht 
(http://www.phil.uu.nl/en/department.shtml) has sections in Theoretical 
Philosophy, Practical Philosophy, History of Philosophy and Ethics. The section 
Theoretical Philosophy (http://www.phil.uu.nl/faculteit/w-w-w/TF.shtml), 
chaired by Professor Albert Visser, is inviting applicants to apply for the 
following position:

PhD-researcher Theoretical Philosophy (1,0 fte)


Job description:

We are looking for a researcher in either one of the following two fields:

1. application of formal methods in the philosophy of science (including 
logical and statistical methods);
2. epistemology, preferably with an interest in scientific, mathematical, or 
formal knowledge.

The PhD student position is intended for doing research leading to a doctorate 
thesis. Apart from that, the position involves some teaching and management 
tasks, including help with applications for funding and with organizing 
workshops or conferences. For more information concerning the section 
Theoretical Philosophy please visit the section's website.


Qualifications:

Applicants for the PhD student position should have a master's degree or 
comparable, with excellent marks, in philosophy or in an area related to the 
intended PhD project.

Knowledge of either a science or of formal methods is a plus. We are looking 
for a researcher who has good communicative skills and works in a 
self-motivated manner.

A very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written (preferably level C1 
passive/ B2 active or better on the Common European Framework (CEF) Global 
Scale), is required 
(http://www.coe.int/T/DG4/Portfolio/?L=E&M=/main_pages/levels.html).


Terms of employment:

The PhD studentship will be for four years. Only after a positive evaluation if 
the candidate meets the requirements agreed upon in advance, will the 
employment be continued after the first year.

Salary PhD-researcher: EUR 2,000.- in the first year to EUR 2,558.- in the 
fourth year, gross per month on a full-time basis, based on the Collective 
Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities.

The Department strives to increase the number of women on the academic staff, 
and where candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to women.

Employment for the position will begin at September 1, 2008, or soon after.


Further details:

For more information: contact Dr. Thomas Mueller 
(http://www.phil.uu.nl/~tmueller/) at Thomas.Mueller@phil.uu.nl or by 
telephone: +31 (0)30 253 2097.


How to apply:

Your application (by e-mail or regular mail) should contain a covering letter, 
your curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a 2-3 page research 
proposal. Preferably it also should contain one or two of your best short (max. 
20 pages) texts as a writing sample.

E-mail applications should be sent in pdf or doc format to PenO@let.uu.nl, and 
should specify your name and vacancy number 68846 in the message as well as in 
the topic, include a list of attachments in the message, and specify your name 
in every attachment.

Written applications should be sent to the Personnel Department, attn. mrs. 
M-H. de Windt, Kromme Nieuwegracht 46, 3512 HJ Utrecht, The Netherlands. Please 
refer to the vacancy number 68846 as well as to the source where you found this 
advertisement.

Deadline for applications: June 16, 2008.
Interviews are planned for July 3, 2008.