PhD student position in integrated history and philosophy of science, Durham (England)

The AHRC-funded project 'Contemporary Scientific Realism and the Challenge from the History of Science' invites applications for a PhD studentship in integrated history and philosophy of science, commencing on 1st October 2014. The studentship includes three years~ Home/EU fees, plus three years' maintenance at RCUK rates.

The project will critically evaluate contemporary scientific realism by looking to a number of episodes in the history of science which pose problems for this position. The successful applicant will have a good degree, and have (or be working towards) a Masters in a relevant discipline. He/she will work closely with the PI (Peter Vickers) and the Co-I (Timothy Lyons), as well as interacting with members of a wider project network. This is an exciting opportunity, including the possibility of a full year working in the US with leading philosophers and historians of science.

There is no set deadline. However, we will consider applications on 1st July 2014 with a view to making the selection, so applications after that date won~t be guaranteed consideration. Full details are available at http://community.dur.ac.uk/peter.vickers/PhD+studentship+-+Durham.pdf.