Position as scientific assistant (.5 fte, 2y) in formal ontology, Saarbruecken (Germany)

A vacancy for a Scientific Assistant (0.5 fte, 2y) has arisen in the Institute for Formal Ontology and Medical Information Science (IFOMIS) at the University of Saarbruecken. The successful candidate will be required to contribute to ongoing research projects as well as to participate in designing and acquiring new ones. He or she is expected to collaborate in teaching at the Department of Philosophy (two hours per semester). The opportunity for writing a Ph.D. thesis is given.

Applicants must hold a university degree (B.A., M.A. or Diploma) in Philosophy, Computer Sciences, or Computer Linguistics by the start of appointment. Preferences will be given to candidates with competences in the areas of Logic and Ontology. Written and spoken competence in English is required.

Candidates should apply in writing by March 31, 2014. Please quote reference W816. For more information, see http://www.uni-saarland.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Campus/Service/.