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PhD in Theoretical Philosophy, History and Philosophy of Experiment, Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Cosmology Stockholm University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Fixed-term employment as a doctoral student for up to four years of full-time doctoral education. The post is a salaried position with fixed salary; it may include up to 20% teaching, research, and administration. The employment is initially for up to one year and then renewed for up to two years at a time.
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Stockholm University
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Stockholm University is advertising a PhD student in Theoretical Philosophy within the ERC-funded DECIDE project led by Siska De Baerdemaeker. The project focuses on history and philosophy of experiment, with a partial emphasis on astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology, and more broadly on how scientists collectively decide which large-scale experiments to pursue.
The doctoral researcher will join the Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University, a large and internationally active department with strengths in philosophy of science, logic, language and mind, and related research networks. The post is embedded in a research environment connected to topics such as scientific modeling, theory succession, dark matter research, social epistemology, and science and technology studies.
Eligibility: applicants must meet the general doctoral admission requirements and the specific requirement of at least 30 ECTS credits in theoretical philosophy at advanced level (including an MA thesis), or equivalent competence. The selection process considers prior education, critical ability, English skills, creativity, independence, and the quality and feasibility of the proposed research plan. Experience in astronomy/astrophysics/cosmology is not required but may be an advantage.
Funding: this is a salaried doctoral employment, fixed-term for up to four years of full-time doctoral study. The position may include up to 20% departmental duties. No Swedish language requirement is stated; research will be conducted in English.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden.
Deadline: 15 October 2026.
Apply via Stockholm University’s recruitment system and upload a personal letter, CV, and the documents requested in the application form.
Funding details
Fixed-term employment as a doctoral student for up to four years of full-time doctoral education. The post is a salaried position with fixed salary; it may include up to 20% teaching, research, and administration. The employment is initially for up to one year and then renewed for up to two years at a time.
What's required
Applicants must meet general doctoral entry requirements: a second-cycle degree, or at least 240 higher education credits including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge. They must also meet the specific requirement of at least 30 ECTS credits in theoretical philosophy at advanced level, including an MA thesis, or equivalent competence. Selection is based on depth and breadth of prior education, critical ability, English language skills, creativity, independence, and the quality, relevance, originality, and feasibility of the proposed research plan. Previous experience in history and philosophy of astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology is not required but may be meritorious. No Swedish language requirement is needed; research will be conducted in English.
How to apply
Apply through Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter, CV, and all documents requested in the application form. Ensure the application is complete and submitted before the deadline.
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