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Postdoctoral Fellow (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, University of Bonn

Job category Postdoc or similar / Fixed term
AOS Philosophy of Physics, History of Physics
AOS categories 19th/20th Century Philosophy
Philosophy of Physics
AOC Philosophy of Physics, History of Physics
AOC categories 19th/20th Century Philosophy
Philosophy of Physics
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number 3.2/23/109
Location Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Start date April 1st 2024
Job description
Postdoc position (full-time) in “COGY Project” - Lichtenberg Group for History and Philosophy of Physics at the Institute of Philosophy University Bonn The deadline for full consideration is January 7, 2024.

The Lichtenberg Group for History and Philosophy of Physics at the Institute of Philosophy is seeking a postdoctoral fellow (full time) with effect from 01.04.2024 or 01.10.2024 for an initial employment of three years. We invite applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in history and philosophy of physics. The advertised position is part of the ERC Consolidator grant “The Centre of Gravity Project” (PI: Dennis Lehmkuhl), which will investigate the Renaissance of General Relativity between 1955 and 1975, and how this era gave rise to entirely new mathematical methods, concepts — like that of a black hole — and ways of thinking about gravity and spacetime structure.

The project combines tasks in history of physics, including extensive archival work, philosophy of physics, and mathematical relativity. Applicants with a background in all three fields, or a combination thereof, are warmly invited to apply. More details on the group, and further employment opportunities can be found at https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com.

Your tasks will include:
  • To participate fully in the research life of the Lichtenberg group and the Institute of Philosophy, conducting research both autonomously and in collaboration with the PI and the rest of the group, leading to peer reviewed publications and conference presentations, and participating in conferences, research groups, and outreach activities.
  • Do extensive research in the relevant archives and contribute to oral history interviews.
  • To teach one seminar per semester (90 minutes per week), on topics of your own choosing, at undergraduate and/or graduate level.
  • To take part in the administration and organisation of activities by the Lichtenberg group, in liaison with Prof. Lehmkuhl.
Your profile:
  • PhD in history of physics, philosophy of physics, or physics conferred within one year of the start of the position. All PhD requirements must be completed by the starting date of the position.
  • Native speaker or near-native command of the English language. Additional languages, especially German, French, Polish and/or Russian would be an advantage for some of the archival work.
  • Motivated, flexible, team oriented and interested in continued professional development.
We offer:
  • Work in one of the largest and most vibrant groups for history and philosophy of physics in Europe.
  • A research budget for travel to national and international conferences
  • Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade 13, comprehensive health insurance and pension system.

The University of Bonn is an international research university offering a broad range of subjects. With a 200-year history, some 35,000 students, more than 6,000 employees and an outstanding reputation in Germany and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the leading universities in Germany and has been awarded the status of a University of Excellence.

If you are interested in this position, please send your complete application by email to [email protected] by 7 January 2024, quoting reference 3.2/23/109. 

Before sending your application, please combine and convert all of your documents into one PDF file. A complete application will consist of a.) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample of no more than 10.000 words; and b.) three letters of reference, which must be sent by the letter writers or the placement service directly to [email protected].

Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Sascha Hilgert (phone +49 228 733967; [email protected]) if you need any more information. 
How to apply
Application type Email
Instructions
Before sending your application, please combine and convert all of your documents into one PDF file. A complete application will consist of a.) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample of no more than 10.000 words; and b.) three letters of reference, which must be sent by the letter writers or the placement service directly to the above email address.
Web address to apply https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/...
Email to apply
Hard deadline January 7, 2024, 11:59pm CET
Contact
Web address for more information https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/...
Contact name Sascha Hilgert
Contact email
Contact phone 0049 228 733967
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Time created December 12, 2023, 9:27pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date January 7, 2024, 11:59pm CET
Expired on January 9, 2024, 12:46am CET
Last updated March 9, 2024, 3:00pm UTC
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