Post-doc position in logic and/or philosophy of mathematics in Montreal

[Dirk]

The research group on "Knowledge and existence of mathematical
objects" (funded by Fonds de Recherche du Québec - Société et Culture
or
FQRSC) invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship
starting
on September 1, 2012. The research group includes, among others,
professors
from the four universities located in Montreal: Greg Lavers from
Concordia
University, Emily Carson, Michael Hallett and Dirk Schlimm from McGill
University, Yvon Gauthier, François Lepage and Jean-Pierre Marquis
from
Université de Montréal, and Mathieu Marion from Université du Québec à
Montréal. They have also working with them a number of graduate
students at
both the MA and the PhD level. The students are also fully integrated
into
the team.

The area of specialization is logic and/or philosophy of mathematics.
The
fellowship will preferably be held at the Université du Québec à
Montréal,
but may be held in one of the above-mentioned universities. The fellow
will
be expected to have a well-defined research project, help in
organizing
conferences and workshops, and participate in research activities.
Should
the opportunity arise in one of the departments, the fellow may teach
up to
one course each term.

All requirements for the PhD must have been completed by the starting
date
and no earlier than September 2007. The stipend is $50,000 (Canadian
dollars) per annum.

Specific inquiries about this position may be directed to Mathieu
Marion
(Philosophy, UQAM) at:

marion....@uqam.ca

Complete dossiers, including a cv, a recent sample of writing, and a
detailed research proposal, in electronic form (preferably in one
single PDF
file), as well as (separately) at least three letters of reference
should be
sent to the same address.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of
the applications will begin on June 15, 2012.