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Four PhD studentships in mathematical philosophy, Munich (Germany), Deadline: 20 March 2011

PhD Fellowships in Mathematical Philosophy

Four doctoral fellowships are being advertised at the Munich Center for 
Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP). The MCMP, which is devoted to applications 
of logical and mathematical methods in philosophy, has recently been 
established at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU)  based on 
generous support by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Directed by 
Professor Hannes Leitgeb, the Center hosts a vibrant research community of 
university faculty, postdoctoral fellows, doctoral fellows, and visiting 
fellows. From the beginning of May 2011, the Center will organize its own 
weekly Colloquium in Mathematical Philosophy seminar series, as well as 
various other activities such as workshops, conferences, reading groups, 
internal work-in-progress seminars, and the like. The successful candidate 
will partake in all of the Center's academic activities and enjoy its 
administrative facilities and financial support. More information on the 
Center can be found at

<http://www.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/lehreinheiten/logik_sprachphil/mcmp/index.html>,

and at

<http://www.philosophie.uni- 
muenchen.de/lehreinheiten/logik_sprachphil/personen/index.html>

one can find a list of people who are currently affiliated with the 
Center. Over and above the Center, the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy 
of Science and the Study of Religion at LMU offers a wealth of expertise 
in all areas of philosophy.

The successful applicants, who will become PhD students at the LMU, are 
supposed to use logical and mathematical methods in their philosophical 
work, and/or to reflect on these methods philosophically. PhD projects 
can, of course, be carried out in logic or philosophy of mathematics, but 
they are not restricted to these fields -- for instance, work in 
epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, metaphysics, 
moral philosophy, and so forth are equally encouraged, as long as formal 
methods play a significant role in the corresponding research projects.

In general, applicants should be in possession of the skills that would 
normally be gained by achieving an MA or equivalent in Philosophy or 
Logic. The doctoral stipends are for three years, they are intended to 
cover the period of dissertation research and writing, and they should be 
taken up by September 2011. Each stipend will amount to EUR 1500 of 
monthly salary (normally tax-free, but excluding insurance). Dissertations 
may be written in English or German. The official language at the Center 
is English, and the successful candidates need not be able to speak 
German.

Applications are due by March 20th, 2011, and should include:
1. A cover letter that addresses, amongst others, one's academic
background and research
interests.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A proposal for a dissertation project (3 pages).
4. A sample of written work (e.g., a seminar paper or a published article).
5. Academic transcripts from university study.
6. Two confidential letters of reference addressing the applicant?s
qualifications for doctoral
research. These should be sent from the referees directly.

We especially encourage female students to apply. The
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich endeavours to raise the percentage
of women among its academic personnel.

Applications, letters of reference, as well as any questions ought to be
directed to
Barbara Poehlmann
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen
Fakultaet fuer Philosophie, Wissenschaftstheorie
und Religionswissenschaft
Lehrstuhl fuer Logik und Sprachphilosophie / MCMP
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1
D-80539 Muenchen
Germany

E-mail: Office.Leitgeb@lrz.uni-muenchen.de

If possible at all, we prefer to receive applications and letters of
reference by e-mail (sent to
Office.Leitgeb@lrz.uni-muenchen.de).