Phd Position in Philosophy, University of Bern

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Bern, Schweiz Universität Bern Universität Bern Vollzeit

**PhD Position in Philosophy, University of Bern**
**75%**:
Institute of Philosophy, University of Bern
Start of employment: 01.07.2024 or by agreement
Employment is fixed-term for 36 months.

The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Bern offers a PhD position within the international project "Beyond Causal Exclusion: New Challenges for Multi-Level Causal Models". The aim of the project is to develop a theory of causation that can adequately describe causal structures that span multiple levels (such as the physical, biological, and psychological levels).

**Responsibilities**:
You will conduct research within the overall theme of the project and write a dissertation in philosophy. The dissertation will be supervised jointly by Vera Hoffmann-Kolss and Thomas Krödel. In addition, you will organize workshops and meetings for the project, participate in international conferences, and regularly attend both internal project meetings as well as colloquia and seminars at the Institute of Philosophy in Bern. You may also contribute to teaching and supervision in areas relevant to your PhD project.

**Requirements**:

- Excellent Master's degree in philosophy or a field relevant to the project
- Ideally a background in metaphysics and philosophy of science with a focus on theories of causation
- Willingness to actively participate in an international research project
- Excellent writing and communication skills and a good command of written and spoken English

We offer
- Opportunity to work in an attractive and dynamic working environment with an international team of researchers
- Funding for three years
- Remuneration according to the cantonal guidelines of the University of Bern

Application and contact

- Cover letter
- CV
- Certificates
- Writing sample of about 5,000-8,000 words
- Description of your proposed PhD project of about 1,000-1,500 words
- Two letters of recommendation. The letters can be sent directly to Vera Hoffmann-Kolss.


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