Researcher associated with the ERC-funded project "Construction in the Formal Sciences" (C-FORS)

About the position 

A temporary position as Researcher (SKO 11009) is available at the Department of Philosophy, History of Arts and Ideas, and Classics, University of Oslo. The researcher position is funded by the European Research Council and is associated with the ERC Advanced Grant project Construction in the Formal Sciences (C-FORS). 

We seek a candidate who can contribute to Work Package 2: Formal Semantics and to the project as a whole, based on expertise in formal semantics and/or areas of logic or philosophy that are relevant to formal semantics.
 

Applicants are expected to submit a research proposal that contributes to the C-FORS research project. Relevant topics might include (but are not limited to): intensional entities (e.g. propositions, properties, relations, and groups) in formal semantics, logic, or metaphysics; nominalization and group formation; hyperintensionality in semantics; intensional and hyperintensional paradoxes (such as the Russell-Myhill paradox).

More about the position

The position is available for a period of 2 years. 

The successful candidate is expected to become part of the research environment/network of the department and contribute to its development.

Qualification requirements 

• PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in Formal Semantics, Philosophy, or Logic 
• The candidate's research project must be closely connected to the C-FORS research project 
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English 
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position

The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved. In exceptional cases, we can consider applications from candidates who do not yet have a PhD degree but who are close to completing one. If so, the degree must be awarded by the time the position is taken up.

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on: 

• The research proposal’s scientific merit and innovation, as well as its relevance to the C-FORS research project 
• The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and to contribute to the C-FORS research project 
•  Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines

We offer

• Salary NOK 595 000 - 690 000 per annum depending on qualifications 
• A professionally stimulating working environment 
• Good welfare schemes
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.

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Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

We hope that you will apply for the position. 

How to apply 

The application must include: 

• Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position 
• Curriculum Vitae with grades listed (with a list of education, employment history, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities) 
• List of publications 
• Project description (approx. 3 - 5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for project descriptions).The project description must present a feasible progress plan. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment
• Two article-length academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered 
• Names and contact information of three references 

Diplomas, certificates, doctoral thesis and other academic works may be requested later. 

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. 

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, jobbnorge.no. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system. 

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

General information

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Please refer to  Rules for the use of research posts SKO 1108, 1109, 1110 and 1183 at UiO.

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