JOB DESCRIPTION

The Centre for Logic and Analytic Philosophy at KU Leuven invites applications for a full-time position as a postdoctoral research 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: 2 years
STARTING DATE: October 1, 2014.
SALARY: A competitive salary is offered commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
TEACHING: The candidate may be asked to teach up to a total three courses over the course of the 2 years (i.e., on average, less than one course per semester).

The candidate will be part of Christoph Kelp’s research group and will work on topics related to the project. (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 doctoral and 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

* A PhD in philosophy
* Area of Specialisation: Epistemology (preferably: virtue epistemology and/or knowledge first epistemology)

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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.