The Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, seeks to fill a

Junior-Professorship (W1) for Theoretical Philosophy with a Focus in the Philosophy of Cognition and the Philosophy of Mind

for a first period of three years and a possible prolongation of further three years.

The position shall participate in research and teaching tasks of the Philosophy department.  Teaching relates to the BA, MA and Magister study programs in Philosophy and should cover the area of Theoretical Philosophy with the above-mentioned focus. Teaching experience of the candidate is expected.

Concerning research, the candidate should be experienced in the above-mentioned areas, and should be competent in frame theory, neuronal nets, and their implementation. An important task of the position will be the participation in the research group FOR 600 "Functional concepts and frames" and in the planning of a Collaborative Research Centre which shall continue the research group.

Formal requirements: Doctor in Philosophy with a PhD in an area of Theoretical Philosophy which is relevant for the position to be filled.

The Heinrich-Heine-University is a equal opportunity employer and therefore specially encourages applications from qualified women. Handicapped applicants are welcome.

Applications with CV, including publications, presentations and courses taught, and a statement of research interests, should be sent to the following address, with the reference D3.1-38/08:

Dekan der Philosophischen Fakultät
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
Universitätsstrasse 1, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany

Please do not submit originals.
Deadline for receipt of applications is April 2nd, 2009.