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Postdoctoral researcher (EXPIRED)

ERC project Mental Files: New Foundations, Chaire de Philosophie du Langage et de l'Esprit, College de France

Job category Postdoc or similar / Fixed term
AOS Mental Files; Object representations in perception and/or development; Object representations in language and thought
AOS categories Philosophy of Language
Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Cognitive Science
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 2
Location Paris, Île-de-France, France
Start date January 1, 2025
Job description

The European Research Council research project “Mental Files: New Foundations” (PI: François Recanati), hosted by the Collège de France (Paris, France) (https://www.college-de-france.fr/en), invites applications for two Postdoctoral positions in philosophy or neighboring areas. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated research expertise related to at least one of the following topics:

  • Object representations in perception and/or development

  • Object representations in language and thought 

Specific topics of interest include: object files and conceptual files; discourse reference; mental indexicality; concept individuation;  cognitive dynamics.

Candidates must have a solid foundation in the philosophies of perception, mind, or language, and a good knowledge of the mental file literature. Competence in relevant areas of cognitive science is an advantage.  

The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of renewal for two further years. The positions will begin on January 1st, 2025, or shortly thereafter. Successful candidates must have completed their PhD by the application deadline. 

Collège de France is the most prestigious academic institution in France. It is located in the heart of Quartier Latin in Paris.

All candidates should submit the following: 1. A letter of application describing their background, experience, and interests related to the project. 2. A full CV. 3. A short writing sample. 4. Two letters of reference. 

Optionally, candidates may also choose to submit: 5. A research proposal of up to 1500 words addressing one or several of the topics listed above.

How to apply
Application type Email
Instructions
In addition to the address above, please also send your application to Michael Murez (see contact below). We expect to hold online interviews of finalists in late November or early December.
Web address to apply https://www.college-de-france.fr/sites/default/fil...
Email to apply
Hard deadline November 6, 2024, 11:59pm CET
Contact
Web address for more information https://www.college-de-france.fr/fr/chaire/francoi...
Contact name Michael Murez
Contact email
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Time created October 21, 2024, 7:13pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date November 6, 2024, 11:59pm CET
Expired on November 8, 2024, 12:46am CET
Last updated December 8, 2024, 3:00pm UTC
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