philo…σωφέρ: Διαδικτυακός οδηγός για τη φιλοσοφία

Ημερίδα Τμήματος Φιλολογίας Παν/μίου Πατρών: Ψηφιακές τεχνολογίες & νεοελληνική φιλολογία 20 Οκτωβρίου, 2014

Το Τμήμα Φιλολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών διοργανώνει την Τετάρτη 22 Οκτωβρίου στην Κεντρική Βιβλιοθήκη του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών ημερία με θέμα τις ψηφιακές τεχνολογίες και την εφαρμογή τους στο πεδίο της νεοελληνικής φιλολογίας.

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Υποτροφίες για διδακτορικούς φοιτητές-τριες στη φιλοσοφία (Βιέννη) 13 Οκτωβρίου, 2014

Two Phd studentships (fully funded for three years) at the University of
Vienna

The first studentship is earmarked for a project at the borderline of
philosophy of science and physics: (1) projects in general philosophy of
science with reference to the history or the current state of the physical
sciences; or (2) projects in the philosophy of physics itself. Projects in
(1) might focus on debates over scientific realism, on the unity/disunity,
pluralism/monism debates, on the relationship between experiment and
theory, or on the role of intuitions in physical theorizing. Projects in
(2) might e.g. focus on philosophical questions concerning quantum gravity
and quantum optics, or the role of irreversibility in philosophy and
(quantum) physics. -- Work in this area would be co-supervised by one of
the philosophers in the in the doctoral college (professors Kusch, Nemeth
or Stadler) together with a physicist (professor Aspelmeyer).

The second studentship can be in any area covered by the title "The
Sciences in Historical, Philosophical and Cultural Contexts", though
applicants should take into account that the list of possible supervisors
is restricted to the the staff of the doctoral college: Prof. Mitchell Ash
(History of Science), Prof. Markus Aspelmeyer (Physics), Prof. Martin
Kusch (Philosophy and Sociology of Science), Prof. Gerd Müller (Biology),
Prof. Elisabeth Nemeth (Philosophy of Science), Prof. Carola Sachse
(History of Science), Prof. Karl Sigmund (History of Science), and Prof.
Friedrich Stadler (History and Philosophy of Science).

Here follows the official text with details about the application process:

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At the University of Vienna (15 faculties, 3 centres, about 188 fields of
study, approx. 9.400 members of staff, more than 90.000 students)  the
position of a

Project Staff

at the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies

is vacant.

Identification number of advertisement: 5339


Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies, in cooperation with the
Faculties of Life Sciences, Mathematics, Philosophy/Education and Physics

The Doctoral Program (“DK program”) „The Sciences in Historical,
Philosophical and Cultural Contexts“ announces the award of

up to 2 fully paid doctoral student positions (Category a) and
up to 6 associate positions (Category b, for students with other basic
support)

for up to 4 years beginning 1 March 2015.

One of the positions in the category (a) will be awarded with priority to:
(1) projects in general philosophy of science with reference to the
history or the current state of the physical sciences; or (2) projects in
the philosophy of physics itself. Projects in (1) might focus on debates
over scientific realism, on the unity/disunity, pluralism/monism debates,
on the relationship between experiment and theory, or on the role of
intuitions in physical theorising. Projects in (2) might e.g. focus on
philosophical questions concerning quantum gravity and quantum optics, or
the role of irreversibility in philosophy and (quantum) physics.

The other position in the category (a) and the Associate positions
(category b) will be awarded with open field within the framework of the
DK program (see below).

With the support of the Austrian Science Foundation (FWF), the University
of Vienna offers a Ph.D. program, the aims of which are: to offer a
structured interdisciplinary curriculum in History, Philosophy and
Cultural Studies of Science with the collaboration of international
visitors, and to make possible the joint supervision of dissertations by
historians/philosophers of science and natural scientists/mathematicians.

Positions in the program are funded for up to 3 years; PhD students who
complete 6 months stay abroad will be awarded a 4th year of support.
Participation in the curriculum is required; members of the DK program (in
Category a and Category b) must therefore reside continuously in Vienna.
Participation once or more in the annual „Vienna International Summer
University“ in the first half of July is also part of the program.

Extent of Employment: 30.0 hours/week
Occupation group in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48
VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
On top of this relevant chargeable work experience determines the
assessment to a particular salary grade.

Areas of work:
Recipients of fully paid studentships (Collegiates, Category a) are
employed according to the provisions of the FWF and the standard labor
contract (Kollektivvertrag) of the University for 30 hours/week at the
University of Vienna. Involvement in teaching is possible beginning in the
second year of the program; remuneration for such activity will be
additional to basic funding. Health and social insurance will be covered
by the University. Tuition fee exemption, additional support for students
with children, and funding for research and research related travel
expenses are included.
Associates of the program (Category b) are not employed by the University
within the framework of the DK program, but may enter into other
research-related employment – including employment by the University of
Vienna. Associates must complete all curriculum requirements and also have
the right to apply for funding for research or research related travel
expenses.

Profile:
Employment requirements: Completed advanced degree
(Magister/Diplom/Master) in History, Philosophy, History of Science,
History and Philosophy of Science, a relevant natural, social or cultural
science or Mathematics. Applicants with one or more relevant BA/BSc
degrees may be considered in exceptional cases.

Application procedure:
An application for a studentship (Category a) or an associate position
(Category b) in the DK program, „The Sciences in Historical, Philosophical
and Cultural Contexts“ must be supported by the following documentation in
German or English:
- A cover letter stating the reasons for applying;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Documentation of previous studies and copies of all university degrees
received;
- A brief exposé of the proposed dissertation project (maximum 5 pages)
with bibliography (maximum one page), stating the relation of the proposed
project to the research topic areas of the program (see web site) or the
reasons for proposing a project outside the topic areas;
- Two letters of recommendation, one of which being preferably from the
advisor of the latest degree thesis. These should be sent separately by
the deadline date either by E-mail or by post to the Coordinator (address
below).
Applications for paid studentships (Category a) and for Associate
positions (Category b) must be submitted with the same supporting
materials. Applicants for paid studentships (Category a) may be offered
associate positions (Category b).

Deadline and Addresses for applications:
Applications will be considered during January 2015, and admissions
announced by the beginning of February 2015. Short listed applicants will
be invited to Vienna for a personal interview. Applicants residing in
Europe will receive reimbursement for travel to the interview; applicants
residing outside Europe will be interviewed by telephone or video
conference. Study in the program will begin on 1 March 2015.
Applications are due by 15 December 2014, and may be addressed to the Job
Center of the University of Vienna, Universitätsring 1, 1010 Vienna,
Austria (jobcenter@univie.ac.at) (key number 5339), or directly to the DK
program, „The Sciences in Historical, Philosophical and Cultural Contexts“
via dk-application2014@univie.ac.at. Application by E-mail with
attachments (MS Word or PDF format please) is preferred; applications by
post should be sent via priority air mail (latest postmark: 15 December).

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should
be sent via the Job Center to the University of Vienna
(http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 15 December 2015 and be
referenced to the identification number 5339.

For further information, please contact: Ash, Mitchell (Speaker)
+43-1-4277-40837, Aspelmeyer, Markus +43-1-4277-72530, Kusch, Martin
+43-1-4277-46422, Müller, Gerd +43-1-4277-56700, Nemeth, Elisabeth
+43-1-4277-46480, Sachse, Carola +43-1-4277-41207, Sigmund, Karl
+43-1-4277-50612, Stadler, Friedrich +43-1-4277-46497, +43-1-4277-41209,
Pils, Ramon (Project Manager) +43-1-4277-40872.

The University of Vienna intends to increase the number of women on its
faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically
invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants women
will receive preferential consideration.

Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Identification number of advertisement: 4638
E-Mail: jobcenter@univie.ac.at



-- 
______________________________________________________
Prof. Martin Kusch

ERC Advanced Grant Project (2014-2019):
"The Emergence of Relativism"

Department of Philosophy
University of Vienna
NIG Building (room C 208, 2nd floor)
Universitätsstraße 7
A-1010 VIENNA
Phone (office): +43-1-4277-46422

Secretary: Mrs. Ernestine Umscheider (9am to 1pm)
Phone (secretary): +43-1-4277-46402

Webpage: http://univie.academia.edu/MartinKusch/

Υποτροφίες για μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη φιλοσοφία (Βουδαπέστη CEU) 13 Οκτωβρίου, 2014

Central European University

Συνέδριο Αρχαίας Φιλοσοφίας για νέες ερευνήτριες (λήψη διδακτορικού: τελευταία 5 έτη) (Βερολίνο) 6 Οκτωβρίου, 2014

Πέντε διδακτορικές υποτροφίες στη φιλοσοφία (University of South Carolina) 6 Οκτωβρίου, 2014

5 Full-Time PhD Positions in Philosophy

Applications are invited for 5 PhD positions in philosophy 
at the University of South Carolina. 
Funding and teaching requirements vary depending on the 
quality of the application, 
but generally include stipends ($17-25,000), 
tuition and fees ($10,000). 
Students are generally required to assist faculty 
in teaching 2 classes per semester.

The research area for these positions is open, 
but we are particularly looking for
students whose interests compliment the research 
of our faculty members. 
For more information about the research going on 
in our department see
 http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/phil/faculty

Applications can be made here
 http://gradschool.sc.edu/prospective/apply.asp?page=apply
 For full consideration applications should be received by 15 January.
For more information about the program please contact 
Konstantin Pollok at pollok@sc.edu

The University of South Carolina is located 
in Columbia, SC, a thriving and diverse city. 
Columbia is home to miles of river walks, 
fine dining, museums and a vibrant nightlife. 
Three major interstates run through the city 
making it easy to travel to major cities 
such as Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA.