Postdoctoral position in Philosophy of Mind (18m), Berlin (Germany)

The Berlin School of Mind and Brain invites applications for a Postdoc position at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, starting on 1 May 2010 and available until 31 October 2011 (extension possible). Area of specialization: Philosophy of Mind or Philosophy and Neuroscience. Area of competence: Philosophy of Science, Neuroscience and/or Psychology. A focus on one of the school's main research topics - 'conscious and unconscious perception', 'decision-making', 'language', 'brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny', or 'brain disorders and mental dysfunction' - is desirable.

The successful candidate is expected to pursue a project at the interface between philosophy and neuroscience. He or she will be a member of the Berlin School of Mind and Brain and of the Institute of Philosophy at Humboldt-Universität. He or she will be expected to teach at Bachelor or Master level and participate in the school's activities.

The code number for this position is: DR/007/10. Application deadline: 19 February 2010. For more information, see http://www.mind-and-brain.de/news/detail/.