Two postdoctoral researcher positions in "models and inferences in science; logical, epistemological and cognitive aspects", Rome (Italy)

The Department of Philosophy, Communication and Media Studies of the University of Rome (Roma TRE) is seeking two postdoctoral researchers to work within a national research project funded for the period 2014-2017, and whose activities are led locally by Professor Mauro Dorato. The general topic of the project is 'Models and inferences in science. Logical, epistemological and cognitive aspects', and the two postdocs will be expected to do research on one or more issue related to this domain. Special interest will be devoted to the naturalistic viewpoint in the study of scientific models, inferential techniques in the empirical sciences and the applicability of mathematics in the sciences, especially physics.

The bursary will be for one year, and amounts to Eur. 22820 gross (approx. Eur. 1000-1100 p.m. after taxes). The deadline for application is April 8, 2014.

Details concerning the two posts and how to apply can be found online at http://host.uniroma3.it/uffici/ricerca/modulistica/. Unfortunately, the document is only in Italian. For any questions, get in touch with Silvia Chiappa (silvia.chiappa at uniroma3.it). For general inquiries on the project and the position, you can send an e-mail to Prof. Mauro Dorato (mauro.dorato at uniroma3.it).