PhD student position in nonmonotonic logics and formal argumentation, Bochum (Germany)

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. The position is part of a research project on formal argumentation and defeasible reasoning.

Duration: 4 years (incl. trial period). Starting date: 1. September 2015 (latest). Public salary TV-L 13, 65%. 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. Mastering the German language is not required.

Deadline for the application: 17 May 2015. For more information, see http://homepages.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/defeasible-reasoning/call-phd2.html.