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Postdoctoral position in philosophy of set theory, Vienna (Austria), Deadline: 1 Sep 2012

Postdoctoral Position in the Philosophy of Set Theory, Vienna (Austria)

The KGRC (Kurt Goedel Research Center, University of Vienna) will host the 
Hyperuniverse Project, an investigation into set-theoretic truth that combines 
philosophical principles with methods of modern set theory. This 33-month 
project, supported by the John Templeton Foundation and with projected starting 
date January 1, 2013, includes funding for two full-time postdoctoral 
positions, one in mathematical set theory and the other in the philosophy of 
set theory. The postdoctoral researchers will collaborate with senior visitors,
the project leader, Sy-David Friedman, and others at the KGRC for the duration
of the project. Applications are currently sought for the philosophy of set 
theory
position, with a submission deadline of September 1, 2012.

A description of the project can be found at 
<http://www.logic.univie.ac.at/~sdf/jtf.hyper.description.pdf>. The philosophy 
of set theory postdoc is expected to hold a PhD in philosophy and to be 
familiar with the modern mathematical developments of set theory, including the 
theory of forcing and large cardinals.

The annual gross salary will be about 47,000 euros (including health insurance)
plus an annual travel allowance of 2,000 euros. Applications should include a
CV (including a list of senior scholars who can be contacted for a letter of
recommendation), a publication list and a description of prior research. They
should be sent by the closing date to <sdf@logic.univie.ac.at>. For further
information, please contact the project leader at this e-mail address.