比利时鲁汶大学哲学研究所2023年招聘博士后职位

比利时鲁汶大学哲学研究所2023年招聘博士后职位

荷语鲁汶大学（荷兰文：Katholieke Universiteit Leuven）全称天主教鲁汶大学，简称KU Leuven，位于比利时荷语区鲁汶市。1425年，天主教鲁汶大学在教宗马丁五世的授权下建立，距今已有近600年历史，是低地国家中最古老的大学。鲁汶大学是欧洲研究型大学联盟、科英布拉集团、Europaeum、欧洲大学协会等高校联盟的创始成员。

One-year part-time postdoctoral position as part of the ERC-project “Not another history of Platonism"

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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One-year part-time postdoctoral position as part of the ERC-project “Not another history of Platonism"

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The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Leuven invites applications for a one-year part-time postdoctoral position as part of the ERC-project “Not another history of Platonism. The role of Aristotle's criticisms of Plato in the development of ancient Platonism” (Acronym: PlatoViaAristotle), led by Prof. Dr. Jan Opsomer, starting 1 October 2023. The successful applicant will conduct research on the history of ancient Platonism from the perspective of Aristotle's criticism of Plato and his reports on Platonic philosophy. More information on the project can be found here:

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Responsibilities

We are looking for the following profile:

・ mereology in Proclus and Damascius.

・ axiomatisation of metaphysics in Proclus and its reception

In addition to conducting independent and collaborative research on topics relevant to the project, the successful applicant is expected to participate in the common activities, including meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences.

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Requirements:

・ An outstanding PhD thesis in the domain of ancient philosophy.

・ Outstanding hermeneutical and analytical skills

・ Publication(s) in the domain of ancient Platonism.

・ Excellent knowledge of ancient Greek, knowledge of Latin, excellent reading and writing skills in English. Proficiency (very good reading knowledge) in French, German, and/or Italian will strengthen your application.

・ Willingness to work in a collaborative research environment and to work and publish predominantly on the topic of the project.Offer

Successful candidates will be employed at KU Leuven under the standard conditions for Postdoctoral Fellowships. They will be offered a one-year contract. The fellowship provides for social and health benefits, office space, and a budget for research expenses.

Interested?

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Jan Opsomer (jan.opsomer@kuleuven.be).

Applications should include

- a cover letter

- CV

- a writing sample (between 10 and 20 pages)

- a one-page research statement, outlining your research priorities and emphases within the general frame of the project

KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us at diversiteit.HR@kuleuven.be.