Akademische Ratsstelle (EXPIRED)

The University of Stuttgart has the aim of integrating engineering, natural sciences, humanities, and the social sciences to form a common profile. The re-staffed Chair for the Philosophy of Science and Technology plays a key role in this endeavor. Besides, it has the task to create a productive cooperation with the economic, cultural and political institutions of the city and the region as well as internationally. Attached to the new Chair for the Philosophy of Science and Technology, Professor Catrin Misselhorn, are two Postdoc positions.

Application deadline: March 2, 2012.

Salary

In accordance with German civil service pay scale A13, starting at about EUR 45,000 plus allowances. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Duties

The successful candidate is expected to strengthen and/or complement the chair’s lines of research at the interface of philosophy with sciences and engineering. The chair's new focus of research is going to be at the intersection of AI, robotics, the philosophy of mind and the neurosciences. The candidate will have a weekly teaching obligation at the Institute of Philosophy during term (2 classes a week à 90 mins each, there are two term periods per year, each lasting 15 weeks). Cooperation with the other members of the Institute with regard to administrative tasks will be expected. The candidate will have the opportunity to acquire further academic qualifications, in particular a German "Habilitation" (second book) according to established rules.

Framework

The duration of the position will be for 3 years initially. It can be extended for a further 3 years, up to a total of 6 years. The planned start date of the position is April 15, 2012. Later start dates are negotiable.

Requirements

Applicants should hold a PhD in philosophy or in a related area (like Cognitive Science or STS). In the latter case a strong philosophical background is indispensable.

Application

Applications may be submitted in either English or German. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, talks, and teaching), a pdf file with 1 sample of their philosophical work, and a research proposal detailing a research project associated with the chair (not to exceed 3 pages without references). All documents should be submitted electronically (pdf) to Professor Misselhorn at the email address below, subject: Rat. The deadline for applications is March 2, 2012. Inquiries about the post should be directed via e-mail to Professor Misselhorn.

According to German law, severely disabled persons with equal occupational aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

The University of Stuttgart strives to promote equal opportunities in science. Qualified female candidates are thus strongly encouraged to apply.