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École Normale Supérieure
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PhD in Philosophy of Knowledge and Contemporary Disinformation École Normale Supérieure in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Philosophy
Funding
This is a three-year contractual PhD position (CDD) at 100% workload with a gross monthly remuneration of €2,300. The post also mentions employment benefits including up to 49 days of leave, possible teleworking up to two days per week, professional training, campus services, transport reimbursement of up to 75%, sustainable mobility allowance, supplementary health coverage, and cultural vouchers.
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France
University
École Normale Supérieure
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École Normale Supérieure (ENS-PSL) in Paris, France, invites applications for a three-year contractual PhD position in philosophy, focused on contemporary forms of disinformation. The doctoral research will be hosted by the République des Savoirs and supervised by Mathias Girel, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the Centre Cavaillès.
The project examines disinformation not only as the circulation of false or misleading content, but also as mechanisms affecting the production, circulation, hierarchy, and reception of knowledge. Possible themes include philosophy of knowledge, social epistemology, philosophy of science, epistemic authority, research ethics, information pathologies, digital knowledge environments, expertise, and the vulnerabilities of scientific practice.
Applicants may develop empirical applications involving health, environmental, technoscientific, or digital controversies. The project should combine rigorous conceptual analysis with engagement with relevant sciences and may draw on analytic philosophy, political philosophy, history of science, information and communication sciences, cognitive science, or another suitable discipline. Co-supervision with a scientific colleague may be possible.
Applicants should hold a Master 2 or equivalent in philosophy or a relevant field, demonstrate strong interest in the advertised research areas, and be prepared for demanding conceptual and interdisciplinary work. Familiarity with debates on ignorance, expertise, epistemic trust, information environments, and digital transformations is desirable.
The position is a 36-month CDD at 100% workload, offering gross remuneration of €2,300 per month, plus institutional employment benefits. Applications should include a CV, cover letter, research proposal of up to five pages excluding bibliography, relevant transcripts and diplomas, and optionally a master's thesis or summary. Apply by email to [email protected]. The position is available from 1 January 2027.
Funding details
This is a three-year contractual PhD position (CDD) at 100% workload with a gross monthly remuneration of €2,300. The post also mentions employment benefits including up to 49 days of leave, possible teleworking up to two days per week, professional training, campus services, transport reimbursement of up to 75%, sustainable mobility allowance, supplementary health coverage, and cultural vouchers.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master 2 degree or equivalent in philosophy or another discipline considered relevant to the project. They should demonstrate a strong interest in philosophy of knowledge, social epistemology, philosophy of science, and contemporary disinformation; the ability to conduct demanding conceptual research; genuine openness to interdisciplinarity and dialogue with empirical researchers; and ideally initial familiarity with debates on ignorance, expertise, epistemic trust, information environments, and digital transformations in knowledge circulation. The application must include a CV, cover letter, research project of no more than five pages excluding bibliography, relevant transcripts and diplomas, an optional master's thesis or summary, and any other useful supporting document.
How to apply
Send the complete application by email to [email protected], including a CV, cover letter, research project of up to five pages, relevant transcripts and diplomas, and any optional supporting documents. Auditions, if held, are expected in November.
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy
France
Research Interests
Philosophy
Research Ethics
Misinformation
Philosophy Of Science
History Of Science
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