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Postdoctoral position (1y) in knowledge and existence of mathematical objects, Montreal (Canada)

The research group on "Knowledge and existence of mathematical objects" 
(funded by Fonds de Recherche du Qubec - Socit et Culture or FQRSC) 
invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship starting on 
September 1, 2012. The research group includes, among others, professors 
from the four universities located in Montreal: Greg Lavers from Concordia 
University, Emily Carson, Michael Hallett and Dirk Schlimm from McGill 
University, Yvon Gauthier, Franois Lepage and Jean-Pierre Marquis from 
Universit de Montral, and Mathieu Marion from Universit du Qubec  
Montral. They have also working with them a number of graduate students 
at both the MA and the PhD level. The students are also fully integrated 
into the team.

The area of specialization is logic and/or philosophy of mathematics. The 
fellowship will preferably be held at the Universit du Qubec  Montral, 
but may be held in one of the above-mentioned universities. The fellow 
will be expected to have a well-defined research project, help in 
organizing conferences and workshops, and participate in research 
activities. Should the opportunity arise in one of the departments, the 
fellow may teach up to one course each term.

All requirements for the PhD must have been completed by the starting date 
and no earlier than September 2007. The stipend is $50,000 (Canadian 
dollars) per annum.

Specific inquiries about this position may be directed to Mathieu Marion
(Philosophy, UQAM) at:

marion.mathieu@uqam.ca

Complete dossiers, including a cv, a recent sample of writing, and a
detailed research proposal, in electronic form (preferably in one single PDF 
file), as well as (separately) at least three letters of reference should be 
sent to the same address.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of
the applications will begin on June 15, 2012.