The Institute for Philosophy II at the Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB) invites applications for a PhD research position in the domain of nonmonotonic logics and formal argumentation.

- Duration: 4 years (incl. trial period)
- Starting date: 1. September 2015 (latest)
- Public salary TV-L 13, 65%
- Deadline for the application: *17. May 2015*

The candidate is supposed to have an MA degree (or equivalent) in philosophy, computer science or mathematics. Candidates with a background in formal logic and/or formal argumentation are preferred.

For the sake of internationalization and gender-equality, applicants from abroad as well as non-male candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Mastering the German language is not required.

The position is part of a research project on formal argumentation and defeasible reasoning (see http://tinyurl.com/k4f8wqy for details). The project is funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in the context of the Sofja Kovalevskaja Prize. By means of the funding a research centre on formal argumentation and nonmonotonic reasoning has been established at the Institute for Philosophy II at the Ruhr-University Bochum (see http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/philosophy/defeasible-reasoning).

The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the project and to activities of the research group. Research collaborations with other team members and with external members are encouraged. The candidate will also be encouraged to participate in international workshops and conferences, for which the standard traveling expenses will be covered.

For the application, please submit the following documents:

- a CV
- a list of publications and talks if applicable
- a motivation letter
- a writing sample (e.g., a part of the master thesis, an essay, etc.)
- contact details of two possible referees (no recommendation letters necessary)

Please submit your documents electronically to christian [dot] strasser [__at__] RUB [dot] de under the subject line "Application Kovalevskaja PhD 2" by latest *17. May 2015*. For any further inquiries please contact christian [dot] strasser [__at__] RUB [dot] de.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. For candidates from abroad the interview may be held in terms of a video-conference.