Call for Applications: PostDoc position, 2 years

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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:christian.strasser@rub.de.

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.

Application

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

If you are interested, we invite you to apply before 9th October 2023. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter online.

Please send your application to mailto:jobs-log-phi-ai@ruhr-uni-bochum.de.