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École Normale Supérieure

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PhD in Philosophy on Disinformation, Risk Governance, and Social Trust École Normale Supérieure in France

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PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

3-year fixed-term doctoral contract (CDD de 3 ans) with remuneration according to the salary scale and experience; listed salary is about €2300 gross per month and the post notes a research environment will be provided for the doctoral candidate.

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Sep 24, 2026

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France

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École Normale Supérieure

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Keywords

Sociology
Communication Studies
Political Science
Philosophy
Political Philosophy
Misinformation

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About this position

PhD opening in philosophy at École Normale Supérieure (ENS-PSL), Université PSL, Paris, within the Re-Contract research program hosted by Republic of Knowledge. The project focuses on the theory of the social contract, contemporary crises, social trust, and the governance of risk. This doctoral position specifically examines disinformation as a risk object, looking at how misinformation, epistemic security, prevention, moderation, inoculation, and related regulatory technologies transform a political and epistemic issue into a governable risk.

The research topic sits at the intersection of philosophy, social epistemology, political philosophy, sociology, and communication studies, with strong links to studies of disinformation and risk governance. The selected doctoral candidate will contribute to research activities in axis 1 of the Re-Contract program and also help organize scientific events and animation for the project.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Master 2 in philosophy defended less than 3 years ago. A solid background in political philosophy and/or social epistemology is required, along with an interest in risk studies and openness to empirical work and regulatory frameworks. Strong English is expected. The call values the ability to build a doctoral project from an international state of the art and to work within a multidisciplinary setting.

Research environment and funding: this is a 3-year fixed-term doctoral contract with remuneration according to the salary grid and experience; the posting also lists an indicative gross monthly salary of about €2,300. A research environment is provided for the doctoral student.

Application deadline: 24 September 2026. Applicants should send a complete file including a detailed CV and cover letter by email to [email protected].

Location: 45 rue d’Ulm, Paris, France.

Funding details

3-year fixed-term doctoral contract (CDD de 3 ans) with remuneration according to the salary scale and experience; listed salary is about €2300 gross per month and the post notes a research environment will be provided for the doctoral candidate.

What's required

Master 2 in philosophy defended less than 3 years ago. Strong background in political philosophy and/or social epistemology. Familiarity with work on risk and openness to empirical research and regulatory frameworks related to disinformation are preferred. Ability to develop a doctoral project based on an international literature review and to work in a multidisciplinary project is valued. English proficiency is required. Technical skills should include conceptual development, critical argumentative analysis, and analysis of manuscripts, archives, and/or research datasets. Candidates should be able to integrate into a project team and work autonomously with rigor.

How to apply

Send a complete application file by email before 24 September 2026. Include a detailed CV and cover letter, and submit it to [email protected].

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