PhD student position in the history and philosophy of programming, Lille (France)

The project PROGRAMme aims at a historical and philosophical study of computer programs. The aim is to develop a coherent, pluralistic understanding of the notion of 'program' and of its implications to theory and practice based on the physical, formal and socio-technical  modalities.

The PhD student is expected to develop a PhD project which will contribute to a more coherent and pluralistic understanding of (computer) programs. Different approaches will be allowed and it depends on the skills, interests and background of the PhD candidate which approach will be used. Candidates are required to have completed their Master degree in either history and/or philosophy of science and technology. Alternatively, a degree in the area of computing (e.g. computer science) is allowed, provided there is proven interest towards history and/or philosophy of computing.