Postdoc in Theoretical Philosophy (3 years)

Lund University

Three-year postdoc in a philosophy-of-physics project examining theory construction, scientific progress and experimental discovery strategies in contemporary physics.

Lund, SwedenJoint Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Department of PhilosophyMonthly salary, amount not stated

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Vacancy terms

Career stage: Postdoctoral researcher
Employment type: Not stated
Contract: Not stated
Contract ends: Not stated
Original contract term: 3 years
Schedule: 100%, full time
Workplace: Not stated
FTE: Not stated
Salary: Monthly salary, amount not stated
Department or school: Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Department of Philosophy
Posted: 10 Jun 2026

Role

Responsibilities

Conduct independent research
Collaborate on journal articles
Mentor potential doctoral students
Present at conferences and workshops
Help organise project workshops
Participate in public engagement
Teaching and supervision up to 20%

Candidate profile

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

Doctoral degree or equivalent in Philosophy of Physics, Philosophy of Science, Theoretical Physics or closely related field
Ability to develop and conduct high-quality research
Teaching ability
Research expertise in Philosophy of Physics, Philosophy of Experimentation or Particle Physics
Strong peer-reviewed publication record relative to career stage
Ability to work independently and interdisciplinarily
High proficiency in English

Requirements

Research expertise in philosophy of physics, philosophy of experimentation or particle physics.
Doctoral degree or equivalent in Philosophy of Physics, Philosophy of Science, Theoretical Physics or a closely related field.
Philosophical analysis
Interdisciplinary physics-philosophy research
Academic writing
Conference presentation
Mentoring

Preferred qualifications

Doctoral degree normally completed no more than three years before deadline
Standard Model and/or effective field theory familiarity
Scientific realism and pragmatism literature experience
Doctoral mentoring experience
Interdisciplinary philosophy-physics collaboration

Employment conditions

100%, full time
3 years

Employment package

Benefits

Monthly salary, amount not stated
Special public-sector benefits, generous holidays and occupational pension. The advert explicitly states that international employees are supported in their move to Sweden.
100%, full time
3 years

Application

Documents and steps

Documents

Research plan
CV
Up to five publications
Publication list
Doctoral degree certificate

Steps

Apply through Lund University Grade Varbi Recruit using jobID 943624.

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