THE GENESIS OF MATHEMATICAL KNOWLEDGE: COGNITION, HISTORY, PRACTICES” (P12-HUM-1216)

2-year postdoctoral fellowships available within Project based at Univ. Sevilla, Spain

Expressions of interest are invited for a postdoc grant (financed by Junta de Andalucia) associated with the following research project: 

“THE GENESIS OF MATHEMATICAL KNOWLEDGE: COGNITION, HISTORY, PRACTICES” (P12-HUM-1216). 

Main researcher: Jose Ferreiros

Contact: josef@us.es

The grant consists in a 2-year research contract to be held at the University of Sevilla. Salary is in the range of 84000 euros for 24 months.

Holders must have obtained their PhD before the start of the grant, and at most 10 years ago (exceptions apply in case of maternity leave). They will be doing research along the lines of this interdisciplinary project -- devoted to philosophy of mathematics, links between cognition and mathematical practice, and the interactions logic/mathematics and physics/mathematics. 

Knowledge of Spanish is desirable, although it is not a formal requirement.

The call for these grants, issued by Junta de Andalucia, will be open from early December, allowing for only 15 days. Applications will be made to the Junta de Andalucia, but we invite candidates to get in touch with the project IP in advance, so that we can coordinate and assist you. 

If you are interested in applying, please contact the IP by email as soon as possible, explaining briefly your situation and interests. Keep in mind that the selection will be made on the basis of fit between the candidate's research project and the topic of the project.