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PhD student position in logic and formal argumentation, Bochum (Germany), Deadline: 15 Oct 2014

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     CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: PHD RESEARCH FELLOW IN
     LOGIC AND FORMAL ARGUMENTATION
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The Institute for Philosophy II at the Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB)
invites applications for a PhD research position in the domain of
nonmonotonic logics and formal argumentation.

? Duration: 2+2 years
? Starting date: 1. January 2015 (flexible)
? Public salary TV-L 13, 65% (approx. 1500€ monthly net income)
? Deadline for the application: 15. October 2014

The candidate is supposed to have an MA degree (or equivalent) in
philosophy, computer science or mathematics. Candidates with a
background in formal logic and/or formal argumentation are preferred.

For the sake of internationalization and gender-equality, applicants
from abroad as well as non-male candidates are especially encouraged to
apply. Mastering the German language is not required.

The position is part of a research project on formal argumentation and
defeasible reasoning (see [http://tinyurl.com/k4f8wqy] for details). The
project is funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in the
context of the Sofja Kovalevskaja Prize.

By means of the funding a research centre on formal argumentation and
nonmonotonic reasoning will be established at the Institute for
Philosophy II at the Ruhr-University Bochum. It will start with three
members: a PhD researcher (this call), a Post-Doc researcher, and the
project coordinator Christian Straßer. Within a year there will be
another open call for a PhD position and a Post-Doc position.

The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the project and to
activities at the research centre. Research collaborations with other
team members and with external members are encouraged. The candidate
will also be encouraged to participate in international workshops and
conferences, for which the standard traveling expenses will be covered.

Given a positive evaluation after two years the contract will be
extended by another two years.

For the application, please submit the following documents:

? a CV
? a list of publications and talks if applicable
? a motivation letter
? a writing sample (e.g., a part of the master thesis, an essay, etc.)
? contact details of two possible referees (no recommendation letters
   necessary)

Please submit your documents electronically tochristian.strasser@RUB.de
under the subject line "Application Kovalevskaja PhD". For any further
inquiries please contactchristian.strasser@RUB.de.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview by latest the
end of November 2014. For candidates from abroad the interview may be
held in terms of a video-conference.