Postdoctoral position in theoretical philosophy, Konstanz (Germany)

At the Department of Philosophy (Theoretical Philosophy / Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller) of the University of Konstanz there is currently a vacancy for a Full-time Post-Doc Position (Salary Scale 13 TV-L), as part of the new research project "Agency and (quantum) physics", a three-year interdisciplinary project funded by the Templeton World Charity Foundation under their "Power of information" theme.

We are looking for a talented and dedicated young researcher with a strong PhD in a relevant area of philosophy (other relevant backgrounds may be considered) and with proven research capabilities, who is willing to work in an active interdisciplinary team. The research carried out in the project includes links to physics, computer science, logic and philosophy of science, and some background in these fields is a plus. Fluency in English is required.

The project will start in May 2014. Applicants should be willing to travel between Konstanz and Innsbruck on a regular basis, and to help in organizing the project's public activities. The position will be granted initially for 12 months, with an option for an extension of up to a total of 36 months. In principle the position can be divided into two half-time positions.

The deadline for applications is 20 April 2014. For more information, see http://www.uni-konstanz.de/stellenangebote/?cont=stellausw&seite=2014/