PhD student position Theoretical Philosophy, Utrecht (The Netherlands)

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Utrecht is looking for a researcher in either one of the following two fields:
1. application of formal methods in the philosophy of science (including logical and statistical methods);
2. epistemology, preferably with an interest in scientific, mathematical, or formal knowledge.

The PhD student position is intended for doing research leading to a doctorate thesis. Apart from that, the position involves some teaching and management tasks, including help with applications for funding and with organizing workshops or conferences. For more information concerning the section Theoretical Philosophy please visit the section's website.

Applications must be received before June 16, 2008. For more information, see http://applicaties.csc.uu.nl/uuvacature/ or contact Dr. Thomas Mueller at Thomas.Mueller at phil.uu.nl or by telephone: +31 (0)30 253 2097. Reference number of this vacancy is 68846.