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Postdoctoral position in theoretical philosophy (conditionals), Regensburg (Germany), Deadline: 8 Feb 2015

The University of Regensburg is seeking applications for a

  Postdoctoral Position in Philosophy

  at the Chair of Theoretical Philosophy. This full-time position (tariff
TV-L 13) is intended to start from April 1, 2015, but a later starting date
is also possible.

  The position will be devoted to the topic "Reasoning with conditionals in
a qualitative cognitive framework" and is part of a three-year project of
the same title funded by the DFG. The text of the project proposal can be
downloaded at
  https://myfiles.uni-regensburg.de/ssf/s/readFile/share/2314/8907960132384952202/publicLink/Rott-Conditionals.pdf

  The appointee will be expected to conduct philosophical research and
participate in the organisation of the project. The ideal candidate   - has
completed or is about complete his or her PhD in philosophy or a related
field,
   - takes a keen interest in conditionals, and
   - has not only a thorough education in logic and/or philosophy, but also
   - substantial competences in the methods used in psychology or cognitive
science.


  The work program of the project may be adapted moderately to the
candidate's competences. A close co-operation with the DFG Special Priority
Program "New Frameworks of Rationality" (SPP 1516) and the Munich Center
for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) is intended.

  The University of Regensburg aims at raising the percentage of women among
its academic personnel and particularly encourages female researchers to
apply. Furthermore, given equal qualification, preference will be given to
severely physically challenged individuals.

  Applications (including a CV, a cover letter describing how the project
fits the applicant's academic history and research interests, certificates,
a list of publications and of taught courses, and a writing sample) must be
submitted either by email (preferred) or by ordinary mail to

  Prof. Dr. Hans Rott
  University of Regensburg
  Department of Philosophy
  93040 Regensburg
  Email: hans.rott@ur.de

  no later than February 8, 2015.

  Additionally, the candidates are requested to have two confidential
letters of reference sent directly to the address above (email preferred).

  Contact for further inquiries: hans.rott@ur.de