Post-doctoral position at the rank of Junior Researcher (wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) (EXPIRED)

The Research Training Group "Philosophy, Science, and the Sciences" advertises a full-time post-doctoral position at the rank of Junior Researcher (wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. The position can be awarded for a maximum of two years. Starting date April 1, 2015 or, in special cases, as late as October 1, 2015. This is a research position. The candidate is expected to pursue research relating to the intersection and interaction of philosophy and mathematics in ancient Greek and/or Arabic contexts. We seek projects that address the mathematical method of analysis (Greek analusis, Arabic tahlîl) and its connection to philosophy. The position is within the Department of Philosophy and the Graduate Program in Ancient Philosophy. The salary is set by the salary scale according to German WissZeitVG - E 13 TV-L HU. The holder of the position will be expected: (1) to pursue a significant original research project on the topic and (2) to work closely with graduate students in the Research Training Group, by providing general instruction and by providing supplemental advising on dissertation projects.

We expect candidates to hold a PhD in a discipline relevant to the research project as well as to have a solid background and research experience in the relevant fields; excellent English (speaking and writing).

Applications must include: a curriculum vitae; a research proposal, including a realistic timeline and a clear statement of what written work and publications will result; a writing sample roughly the length of a publishable paper; two to three recommendation letters, to be submitted by the referees (not the applicant) via email to [email protected]; and the candidate's transcripts. Please submit your application material by 30 January 2015 via email to [email protected] (secretary of Prof. Beere) stating the reference number DR/102/14.

The Humboldt-Universität is seeking to increase the proportion of woman in research and teaching and specifically encourage qualified female scientists/researchers to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with migration background are specifically encouraged to apply.

Please visit our website www.hu-berlin.de/stellenangebote, which gives you access to the legally binding German version.