JOB DESCRIPTION

The Centre for Logic and Analytic Philosophy at KU Leuven invites applications for a full-time position as a PhD fellow as part of a research project on

KNOWLEDGE FIRST VIRTUE EPISTEMOLOGY

which is funded by a KU Leuven OT and an FWO grant (PI: Christoph Kelp) and will run until 2017/18.

DURATION: 3 years
STARTING DATE: October 1, 2014.
SALARY: approx. EUR 1800/month (after tax).

The candidate will be part of Christoph Kelp’s research group and will prepare a thesis on a topic related to the project under the supervision of Christoph Kelp. (For further information about the project please visit the project website at http://christoph-kelp.com/knowledge-first-virtue-epistemology/)

At present, there are two doctoral students working in the research group. Additional hires on postdoctoral level are expected.

The members of the research group will work closely together and are expected to actively contribute to the project and to activities at the Centre for Logic and Analytic Philosophy.

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QUALIFICATIONS

* MA (or equivalent) in philosophy

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APPLICATIONS

Candidates are requested to submit the following application materials to christoph [dot] kelp [__at__] hiw [dot] kuleuven [dot] be
* a cover letter
* a CV
* a research proposal on a topic related to the project (max. 1000 words)
* a writing sample
* two names and email addresses of referees who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation

The deadline for applications is May 30, 2014. Only electronic applications will be considered.

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THE RESEARCH UNIT

The Centre for Logic and Analytic Philosophy is a growing research unit at KU Leuven. At present it counts 5 senior members of staff, 4 postdocs and 7 PhD students among its members. In 2014/2015, 2 additional seniors members will join the Centre. The Centre hosts a bi-weekly research seminar and various workshops and conferences.