The Department of Philosophy and the Tilburg Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science invite applications for a Ph.D Student m/f, 1.0 fte, 3 years, commencing September 1, 2010.

vacancy number 500.10.01

Project requirements
We seek a candidate with a master degree in philosophy, a strong interest in doing research in a very active international and interdisciplinary research environment. We also expect excellent academic qualifications and writing skills. The selected candidate is expected to have written a PhD thesis (which may be based on articles) by the end of the contract.

Procedure
Candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a research proposal of 1000 to 2000 words, certificates, a transcript of courses taken (including grades), and two letters of recommendation. The deadline of application is 15 April 2010. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 23 April 2010 and invited for a job interview in the second week of May 2010.

Terms of employment
Tilburg University is rated among the top Dutch employers, offering excellent terms of employment. The collective labor agreement of Tilburg University applies. The selected candidate will start with a contract for one year, concluded by an assessment. Upon a positive outcome of the assessment after the first year, the candidate will be offered a contract for the remaining two years.

According to the Dutch university salary scale system (UFO) a PhD candidate (promovendus) receives a starting salary of minimally € 2.042.-- gross per month in the first year, and receives up to € 2.492.-- in the third year (amounts are based on a fulltime position). Furthermore, the usual facilities (desk, computer, options model) are offered, as well as support with housing, immigrations, etc.

Information:
For further information please contact Professor Stephan Hartmann via email at S.Hartmann@uvt.nl.

Applications:
Applications should submit a curriculum vitae, a research proposal of 1000 to 2000 words, certificates, a transcript of courses taken (including grades), and two letters of recommendation.

Applications should be received before 15 April 2010 at solliciterenGW@uvt.nl, or by regular mail at Tilburg University, Faculty of Humanities, attn. Human Resource Management, room D302, PO box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands. In your letter, please refer to the relevant vacancy code.

It is the policy of the university to increase the number of women employed. Also members of ethnic minority groups and handicapped people are expressly invited to apply.