PhD candidate in Logic, Epistemology or Philosophy of Language, Bonn (Germany)

The Chair of Logic (Professor Elke Brendel) at the Department of Philosophy at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University of Bonn invites applications for the following position: Research Associate (PhD Position, 13 TV-L 50%).
The position is available from September 1, 2018 and will initially be limited for three years.

We seek a PhD candidate with a solid background in logic who is interested in writing a dissertation in the field of logic, epistemology or philosophy of language. The position involves 2 hours of teaching per week, active participation in the research activities at the chair of logic and assistance in organizing conferences and workshops. Applicants are required to have completed a Master degree in Philosophy. Required language skills: Excellent command of English, additional knowledge of German is a plus.

If you are interested in this position, please send your complete application documents (a curriculum vitae, a copy of the MA certificate, a list of publications (if any), a 1000 words outline of the research project you would like to develop during the Ph.D.) by 31st July 2018 as a pdf-document to ebrendel@uni–bonn.de. For further information please contact Elke Brendel (email: ebrendel@uni–bonn.de).

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university that offers a wide range of degree programs. With 200 years of history, about 38,000 students, over 6.000 employees, and an excellent domestic and international reputation, Bonn University is among Germany’s leading universities.
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore urges women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.