PhD fellow at the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation

The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) currently has one PhD fellowship available at the Faculty of Science starting on 1 September 2015. Applications are now invited from excellent candidates wishing to conduct research in a research area within ILLC that fits naturally in the Faculty of Science.

Tasks:

Complete and defend a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration of four years. Regularly present intermediate research results at international workshops and conferences, and publish them in proceedings and journals;

collaborate with the researchers in other relevant parts of ILLC;

participate in the organisation of research activities and events at ILLC, such as conferences, workshops and joint publications;

assist in teaching activities at ILLC.

Description

A Master's degree with excellent grades in a relevant field, such as logic, computer science, mathematics, artificial intelligence, linguistics, philosophy, musicology or cognitive science;

good academic writing and presentation skills;d organisational skills;

strong interest in a scientific career.

Nr of positions available : 1

Research Fields

Physics

Career Stage

Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate) 
Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc) 
More Experienced researcher or >10 yrs (Senior) 

Research Profiles

Not defined

Benefits

2125 - 2717

Benefits

The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a period of 4 years for 38 hours per week. In the first instance, a contract will be given for 18 months; if positively evaluated, the contract will be extended for another 30 months.

On the basis of a full-time appointment, the gross monthly salary will be €2.125 during the first year, rising to €2.717 during the fourth year, excl. 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end of year bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement for the Dutch Universities is applicable.


Requirements

Required Research Experiences
Main Research FieldPhysics
Required Languages
LanguageENGLISH
Language LevelGood
Required Education Level
Degree FieldPhysics
DegreeUniversity Graduate
Required Research Experiences
Years of Research Experience1

Application Deadline

05/05/2015

Application website

http://www.academictransfer.