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CfA: 12-Month Postdoc in Philosophy – Project "Indeterminacy in Science" at LanCog, University of Lisbon (Portugal), Deadline: 20 February 2025

12 month Postdoc, Project Indeterminacy in Science at LanCog, University of
 Lisbon

Call for applications for one 12 month Postdoctoral Scholarship, Project "I
ndeterminacy in Science" at LanCog, Centre of Philosophy, University of Lis
bon, starting 1 August 2025.

We cordially invite applications for a Postdoc within the research project 
Indeterminacy in Science funded by the FCT and hosted by the LanCog group a
t the Centre of Philosophy of the University of Lisbon.

The project systematically investigates alleged instances of metaphysical i
ndeterminacy, mind- and language-independent indeterminacy in the world, in
 science.
It will both critically engage with arguments for the existence of indeterm
inacy in science, extend the scope of the investigation to, so far, under- 
or completely unexplored areas of the natural sciences, including relativis
tic physics, and elaborate and assess recent controversial suggestions to t
he effect that causal processes, or the laws of nature are indeterminate.

Seehttps://cful.letras.ulisboa.pt/lancog/cfulprojects/indeterminacy-in-s
cience/for further information on the project.

Applicant should have a strong background in metaphysics, metaphysics of sc
ience, philosophy of science, or philosophy of physics, or in other areas o
f philosophy which enable them to do high-quality research related to the t
opic of the project.

They have to hold a PhD in philosophy or a related area qualifying them to 
do work on the project which they have acquired no longer than three years 
before the submission of the application.

The Postdoc will work on at least one part of the project and will author (
potentially in collaboration with the PI or other team members) research pa
pers to be presented at workshops and conferences and published in recognis
ed international journals and will also support the communication and disse
mination activities of the project.

The project is integrated into the LanCog group (https://cful.letras.ulisbo
a.pt/lancog/) and the Postdoc will be a full member of the group.

The starting date of the position is 1 August 2025 and the Postdoc will be 
hired for 12 months. Please note that the official job ad (linked below) li
sts a possible extension of up to a further 12 months, but that this extens
ion is a mere possibility and by no means guaranteed, since it would requir
e an extension of the duration of the whole project.

Stipend amount: 1801 Euro per month

We are committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices and encourage membe
rs of groups which are underrepresented in philosophy to apply.

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How to apply:

Please send an email toc.filosofia@letras.ulisboa.pt, with Indetermin
acy in Science - Post-Doc application as the subject, with the following
 documents:

- application form -- download directly here:https://euraxess.ec.europa.
eu/sites/default/files/jobs/2025-01/FormularioDeCandidatura_0.pdf; -- pleas
e note that the list of application documents in this form is not accurate;
 the required documents are those listed here and in the official job ad;
- curriculum vitae;
- PhD degree certificate (PhD acquired no longer than three years before su
bmission of the application) or statement of compliance - download the form
 for this statement here:http://www.letras.ulisboa.pt/images/investigaca
o/templates/b13_declaracao_de_honra.docx; note that the official PhD certif
icate has to be submitted by the successful applicant before they sign thei
r contract.
- brief research statement, showing how your work fits the topic of the pro
ject (up to 500 words);
- writing sample (published or unpublished paper or chapter(s) of thesis. T
he total length should not exceed 10.000 words;
- long abstract of a research paper on the topic of the project (up to 500 
words).

All documents should be sent in a single PDF titled with the name of the ca
ndidate.

The application and all documents associated with it must be written in eit
her Portuguese or English.

Deadline for applications: 20 Feb 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online (zoom).

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Official job ad in English:https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/310649

Official job ad in Portuguese:https://www.letras.ulisboa.pt/pt/investiga
cao/investigar-em-letras/bolsas-de-investigacao#concursos-abertos-2

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If you have any question about the position or the application process, ple
ase contact Robert Michels: robert.michels@edu.ulisboa.pt

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