PhD student position and postdoctoral position in Situated Cognition, Bochum (Germany)

One 3-year PhD position (TV-L 13, 65%) and one Post doc position (TV-L 13, 100%) are available at the Institute of Philosophy II of Ruhr-Universität Bochum. The positions are connected to the Lichtenberg-professorship awarded to Prof. Tobias Schlicht and are part of a research project on 'Situated Cognition', funded by the Volkswagen Foundation.

The research group is also part of the 'Center for Mind, Brain and Cognitive Evolution' and thus connected to the psychology and neuroscience departments. Both the Institute with its research groups and the Center with its many visiting fellows provide an exciting environment and excellent facilities for research in this area.

PhD candidates should be interested in working on a PhD project in the area of philosophy of mind with a special focus on such topics as perception, social cognition, intentionality, embodiment, extended mind, among others. Applicants are expected to have an excellent M.A. (or Staatsexamen) degree in either Philosophy or Cognitive Science and a strong background in Philosophy of Mind. Mastering the German language is not required. At Ruhr-Universität Bochum it is possible to obtain a PhD with a thesis written either in German or English. A cumulative PhD is also possible.

The Post-doc applicant is required to have an excellent PhD in Philosophy in hand and specialize in Philosophy of Mind.

The positions are available immediately or upon mutual agreement. Candidates should be prepared to start as soon as possible. Please submit your applications with the usual pdf-documents (CV; copies of all certificates; a list of publications, talks, conferences attended and teaching experience) to tobias.schlicht at rub.de. Deadline for Applications is April 30th, 2014.

Ruhr-Universität Bochum is committed to promoting the careers of women and therefore actively welcomes applications from female candidates. As an equal opportunities employer, we also encourage applications from suitably qualified disabled candidates and other groups. Candidates with a migration background are highly welcome.

For more information, contact Prof. Dr. Tobias Schlicht, http://www.tobiasschlicht.com/.