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W1 Junior Professorship in Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric in Arabic-Islamic Culture (800-1100), Freiburg (Germany), Deadline: 1 Dec 2010

UNIVERSITT FREIBURG - W1 Philosophy - Frist: 01.12.2010

The Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Freiburg invites
applications for the position of Assistant Professorship/Juniorprofessur
in Philosophy (W1) with tenure-track option - Bertha Ottenstein
Professorship. The Bertha Ottenstein Professorship is an initiative to
support promising female researchers.  The position is based on a
temporary appointment with tenure-track option. It is funded by means of
the German Excellence Initiative. The successful candidate will lead a
research group and conduct research on "Grammar -- Logic -- Rhetoric:
Conceptions of Language at the Crossroads of Scientific Disciplines and
Social Groups in Arabic-Islamic Culture (800-1100)" which has been granted
a strategic position within the Faculty of Philosophy. Duties include
research, teaching, thesis supervision, and service to the Faculty.
Applications of highly qualified female researchers are particularly
welcome. Handicapped applicants receive priority in case of equal
scientific merit. The successful candidate will have completed their
doctoral studies in Philosophy with distinction and a demonstrated
competence in Islamic Studies. Evidence of outstanding research excellence
(including demonstrated international and cross-cultural experience) and
management potential are required. The initial appointment will begin in
Summer 2011 and be for four years. After successful evaluation the
appointment can be extended to six years. A tenure decision will be made
before the last year. For particulars concerning the program of the
research group, see . Professor Maarten J.F.M. Hoenen
(maarten.hoenen@philosophie.uni-freiburg.de) is happy to answer any
questions. Applications should include a CV, a list of publications, a
proposal for the realization of the project (1.500 words), two recent
publications, and three letters of recommendation. Applications should be
sent to Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitt Freiburg, Dekanat
der Philosophischen Fakultt, 79085 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, to
arrive by 01.12.2010.