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PhD student position in metaphysics of science, Duesseldorf (Germany), Deadline: 13 Jul 2017

The Institute of Philosophy at Heinrich Heine University Du?sseldorf, Dep. 
Philosophy III ? Metaphysics and Philosophy of Language, Prof. Markus 
Schrenk, invites applications for

a doctoral position scientific employee/doctoral student (50 %, pay grade 
13 TV-L)

starting at the earliest date. Initial appointment will be limited to a 
period of two years. Subject to continued funding, a further appointment 
for maximally one more year will be made.

This is a qualification position under the Act of Academic Fixed-Term 
Contract (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG) which is to 
promote the scientific qualification (PhD) of the employee.

Topics for the PhD thesis must be chosen from one of Prof. Schrenk?s 
research areas such as Metaphysics of Science (dispositions, laws of 
nature, causation, meta-metaphysics). Applicants find further interests on 
Schrenk?s website (especially cf. the list of publications).

Our requirements:

(*) a completed scientific university education (M.Sc. / M.A. / Diploma / 
Magister) in the field of philosophy with excellent results.

(*) proficiency in English (if you do not speak German, the willingness to 
attend German language classes)

Your tasks:

(*) preparation of a doctoral thesis within the above research areas 
ultimately leading to a doctorate at HHU

(*) providing some administrative support (for example, workshop 
organisation)

(*) teaching one course a term (in German or English)

(*) active presence at Heinrich Heine University Du?sseldorf

The pay scale grouping will be, depending on the personal qualification of 
the applicant, up to pay grade 13 TV-L.

In principle, the employment can also take place part-time if no 
compelling official reasons are opposed in an individual case.

Heinrich Heine University Du?sseldorf aims at increasing the percentage of 
employed women. Applications from women will therefore be given preference 
in cases of equal aptitude, ability and professional achievements unless 
there are exceptional reasons for choosing another applicant. Applications 
from suitably qualified severely disabled persons or disabled persons 
regarded as being of equal status according to Book IX of the German 
Social Code (SGB ? Soziales Gesetzbuch) are encouraged.

Regarding the application process you may contact Prof. Schrenk at: 
markus.schrenk@phil.uni-duesseldorf.de

Jobinterviews will likely be conducted in July/August 2017.

Please submit your application documents in electronic form (PDF) 
(including: letter of motivation/CV/re?sume? of the graduate thesis you 
submitted (3 pages)/your graduate thesis (PDF le)/expose? for a PhD thesis 
(3 pages)/email addresses of two potential referees) citing reference no. 
116 T 17-3.1 until 13.07.2017

preferably by email to:
eva.kellner@hhu.de

or in writing to:
Heinrich Heine University Du?sseldorf
Faculty of Philosophy; Institute of Philosophy Attn. Dr. Eva Kellner; Geb. 23.32/U1.68 Universita?tsstr. 1 40225
Du?sseldorf, Germany
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