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University of Twente
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Postdoc in Philosophy of Science on Knowledge Security and Research in a Geopolitical Context University of Twente in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
This is a full-time, two-year position with a gross monthly salary of €3,706–€4,599 under the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities. Benefits include an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, a pension scheme, leave entitlement, free campus sports facilities, parental leave, and professional development support.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
University of Twente
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About this position
The University of Twente invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in philosophy of science or a related philosophical field to join the NWA-funded project Fostering the Resilience of the Dutch Knowledge Sector: Knowledge Security and Research in a Geopolitical Context (KNOWSEC).
The project investigates how knowledge-security rationales, rules, and regulations affect science in an era of geopolitical competition. The postdoc will help develop analytical perspectives, theories, and methodological tools for examining current knowledge-security frameworks and their consequences for universities and research practices.
The work will focus on conceptualizations of knowledge, openness, security, and their normative foundations. It will examine the epistemological trade-offs of these concepts for knowledge generation, scientific integrity, and academic freedom, as well as the risks of conceptual drift or concept creep into broader areas of science. The research may also address distinctions between pure and applied science, dual-use research, restricted academic exchange, and the securitization of knowledge production.
The postdoc will contribute analytical guidance to researchers—particularly PhD candidates—designing empirical studies within KNOWSEC. Collaboration will take place across the project’s task team, which includes expertise in geopolitics, comparative political science, international law and human rights, philosophy of science, and science and technology studies.
The successful researcher will be housed in the Philosophy Section at the University of Twente, an international group of more than 30 faculty members, postdocs, and PhD candidates. The section specializes in the philosophical and ethical study of science and technology and their effects on people, society, and the environment. The postdoc will also collaborate with the KiTeS section, which focuses on science studies and higher-education policy, and will be welcome to participate in colloquia and other collective activities.
Funding details
This is a full-time, two-year position with a gross monthly salary of €3,706–€4,599 under the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities. Benefits include an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, a pension scheme, leave entitlement, free campus sports facilities, parental leave, and professional development support.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in philosophy of science or a related science-and-technology philosophical field, such as ethics of science and technology or philosophy of technology, with experience in epistemological and conceptual analysis. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in knowledge security and/or scientific integrity, have experience collaborating across disciplinary boundaries and a willingness to work in a team, and preferably have previous project experience. An excellent publication record in peer-reviewed international journals and proficient English at C2 level are required.
How to apply
Apply through the AcademicTransfer vacancy page by the stated deadline. Submit a motivation letter of no more than two A4 pages and a curriculum vitae including completed courses and grades; publications, research experience, and contact details for up to three referees may also be included.
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