PostDoc, 2 years (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy II, Ruhr University Bochum
| Job category | Postdoc or similar / Fixed term |
| AOS | deontic logic, formal argumentation, nonmonotonic logic, agent-based models, reasoning and cognition |
| AOS categories |
Epistemology Logic Philosophy of Science |
| AOC | deontic logic, formal argumentation, nonmonotonic logic, agent-based models, reasoning and cognition |
| AOC categories |
Epistemology Logic |
| Workload | Full time |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Organization's reference number | 2394 |
| Location | Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Start date | February 2024 |
| Job description |
The research group on Logic in Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence (Christian Straßer) at the Institute for Philosophy II, Ruhr University Bochum has an opening for a postdoc position (2 years, 100%). The candidate will work on formal models of defeasible reasoning, in particular those based on nonmonotonic logic and formal argumentation. Possible areas of specialization include:
We invite applications that fit (any of) the above themes. The position will be embedded in a rich research environment, incl. connections to
For any queries, please contact mailto:[email protected]. Job requirements You hold a PhD degree in Philosophy, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a discipline related to the listed topics. You have an interest in the above listed themes of the research. Knowledge of German language is not required. We welcome candidates with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives and we especially encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Conditions of employment A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university with the possibility to present your work at international conferences. A two-year, 100%-funded PostDoc position (TV-L 13), starting between January and February 2021. The position also comes with teaching duties, namely 2 courses per teaching term. Family-friendly initiatives are in place, such as an international spouse program, and excellent on-campus children day care and sports facilities. |
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| Instructions |
Your application should contain the following documents:
1. a letter of motivation explaining your interest in the position and your qualifications for it
2. your curriculum vitae
3. a writing sample (research paper)
4. names and contact information of two persons willing to provide references
5. a research statement (max 1-2 pages), elaborating on your ideas for a research focus in line with the above theme
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| Email to apply | |
| Hard deadline | October 9, 2023, 11:59pm CET |
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| Web address for more information | https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/rrs-philosophy/blog... |
| Contact name | Christian Straßer |
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| Time created | September 19, 2023, 8:29pm UTC |
| Scheduled expiry date | October 9, 2023, 11:59pm CET |
| Expired on | October 11, 2023, 12:46am CET |
| Last updated | December 10, 2023, 3:00pm UTC |
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