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Arnaud Pelletier

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Full-time one-year postdoctoral position at the Centre de recherche en Philosophie Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) in Belgium

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

History

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

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Belgium

University

Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)

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Keywords

History
Philosophy Of Science
History Of Science
Epistemology
Mathematical Logic
History Of Philosophy
Ethic
Social Philosophy
Aesthetic
Physics
Metaphysic

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The Centre de recherche en Philosophie at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral position within the EOS project Responses to Newton’s Mathematical-Experimental Paradigm in 18th-Century Philosophy (RENEW18).

The successful candidate will conduct an independent postdoctoral subproject aligned with the project’s focus on developments and debates in eighteenth-century philosophy, especially those connected to the impact of Newton’s mathematical-experimental paradigm. The position is supervised by Prof. Arnaud Pelletier and is based at ULB’s Campus Solbosch in Brussels, Belgium.

The postdoctoral fellow is expected to contribute to the wider research environment by participating in team meetings, talks, workshops, and conferences. The working language of the consortium is English. The fellowship is intended for researchers in international mobility who have not resided in Belgium during the last 12 months, although candidates already in Belgium may apply for a short-term contract depending on seniority.

Funding includes an approximate gross monthly fellowship of 4,600 EUR (around 3,180 EUR net), together with training opportunities, social and health benefits, office space, and a research budget. The appointment is for 12 months, with a preferred start date of 1 January 2027 or earlier.

Eligibility highlights include an outstanding PhD thesis in the history of modern philosophy by the start date, strong publication record, excellent written and spoken English, and a collaborative approach. Depending on the project, French, Latin, or knowledge of the history and philosophy of science may also be required.

Applications must be sent by 1 November 2026 to [email protected] and should include a cover letter, CV with publication list and referee contacts, a writing sample (15–25 pages), and a 2–4 page research statement following the FNRS template. Interviews are expected shortly after the deadline.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must have an outstanding PhD thesis in the domain of the history of modern philosophy by the starting date of the contract, outstanding relevant publications, excellent command of written and spoken English, and the ability to work as a team player. Depending on the project, knowledge of French, Latin, or the history and philosophy of science may be required. The opportunity is for researchers in international mobility, i.e. not residing in Belgium during the last 12 months, although researchers already in Belgium may apply for a short-term contract depending on seniority.

How to apply

Send a full application to [email protected]. Include a cover letter, CV with publication list and two referees, a 15–25 page writing sample, and a 2–4 page research statement structured according to the FNRS template. Interviews are expected shortly after the deadline.

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