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From: Samantha Ehli <samantha.ehli@ruhr-uni-bochum.de>
Date: Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 8:05 PM
Subject: [COGDEVSOC] Call for applications – RTG “Situated Cognition”: 13
PhD positions in Cognitive Science, Philosophy, Psychology, or Neuroscience
To: <cogdevsoc@lists.cogdevsoc.org>

Dear colleagues,

Within the research training group “situated cognition” the Department of
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology of the Faculty of Psychology at
Ruhr-University Bochum is looking for a PhD-student to empirically work on
the conditions under which pretend play may facilitate proactive problem
solving in children (project 7).

Please find attached a more detailed description of the positions, required
and preferred qualifications, and instructions on how to apply or find
information here: https://situated-cognition.com/call/

More information on the lab can be found at:
https://www.kli.psy.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/kkjp/kkjp_en.html

If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please forward this announcement to recent graduated who may be interested
in this research opportunity.

Thank you.

All the best,

Sam

Samantha Ehli, MSc

Doktorandin

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

AE Klinische Kinder- und Jugendpsychologie

Massenbergstraße 9-13
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/Massenbergstra%C3%9Fe+9-13?entry=gmail&source=g>,
Ebene 3, Raum 19

D-44787 Bochum

Telefon: 0234 32 23167

samantha.ehli@rub.de

RTG Situated Cognition

Ruhr-University Bochum

Universitätsstraße 150
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/Universit%C3%A4tsstra%C3%9Fe+150?entry=gmail&source=g>,

D-44780 Bochum

*Call for applications – RTG “Situated Cognition”: 13 PhD positions in
Cognitive Science, Philosophy, Psychology, or Neuroscience*

Call for applications – RTG “Situated Cognition”:
13 PhD positions in Cognitive Science, Philosophy, Psychology, or
Neuroscience
The interdisciplinary Research Training Group „Situated Cognition“, funded
by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), invites applications for 13
PhD positions (salary scale TV-L E 13, 65%; including social benefits) for
a three-year structured PhD program.
The program and all positions will commence June 1st, 2020. The RTG is
based at the Department of Philosophy II and the Faculty of Psychology at
Ruhr-University Bochum as well as at the Institute of Cognitive Science and
the Department of Philosophy at Osnabrück University.

Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Albert Newen (Ruhr-Universität Bochum); albert.newen@rub.de
Prof. Dr. Achim Stephan (Universität Osnabrück); achim.stephan@uos.de

All PhD positions are essentially interdisciplinary with an emphasis on one
of the subjects involved, i.e. philosophical theory formation, experimental
psychology or neuroscience. Applicants have to apply for one of the
suggested projects (max. two with indication of preference). In addition,
applicants are encouraged to submit their own original project proposal in
one of the theoretical areas, as long as the proposal fits the RTG’s
guiding idea. Information about the guiding ideas of the RTG and the PhD
projects can be found at www.situated-cognition.de.

Required qualifications (overview, please check the website for further
details):

Theoretical projects:
Candidates applying for or suggesting a theoretical project are expected to
have an excellent M.A., M.Sc. (or Staatsexamen degree) in Philosophy or
Cognitive Science. They should have expertise in at least one of the
following areas: Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of
Action or Philosophy of Perception. Furthermore, we expect advanced
knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Cognitive Psychology,
Behavioral Biology, Artificial Intelligence, or Neuroscience.
Empirical projects:
Candidates applying for an empirical project are expected to have an
excellent M.Sc. (or equivalent) in Cognitive Science, Psychology,
Neuroscience or in an equivalent field. Candidates have to prove that
she/he is able to work out one of the empirical projects described on the
website.

Applications should include the following documents, i.e.:

• the application form (please download from www.situated-cognition.com/call
)
• a letter of motivation including the applicant’s research interests and
motivation to work within the RTG. This should include a selection of one
(or two) PhD-projects (see website)
• a curriculum vitae
• copies of degree certificates
• a writing sample: the core chapter of the Diploma/Masters thesis or
preferably one relevant publication (if available)
• optional: an outline of an original theoretical project which fits into
the RTG’s framework (see the RTG-website and the websites of the PIs)

Your application should consist of two PDF files: one, containing your
personal documents and starting with the application form, and the second
containing your writing sample.

As certified family-friendly institutions, Osnabrück University and Ruhr
University Bochum are committed to furthering the compatibility between
work/studies and family life.

Osnabrück University and Ruhr University Bochum are highly committed equal
opportunity employers and strive to work towards a gender balance in
schools or departments where new appointments are made.

Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be favored.

Applications and inquiries should be addressed to:
Prof. Dr. Albert Newen, Speaker RTG Situated Cognition
Ruhr University Bochum
email: RTG-SituatedCognition@rub.de

www.situatedcognition.com

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