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Postdoc in philosophy of science (or related domains) on knowledge security University of Twente in Netherlands

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Philosophy

Funding

Postdoc position with salary range €3,706–€4,599 per month under the Dutch universities collective labour agreement; full-time for 2 years, with benefits including holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, pension scheme, leave hours, and campus sports access.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Netherlands

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University of Twente

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Keywords

Philosophy
Open Science
Science And Technology Studies
Philosophy Of Science
Epistemology
Concept Analysis
Philosophy Of Technology
Scientific Integrity

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About this position

This postdoctoral position is part of the NWA-funded KNOWSEC project, Fostering the Resilience of the Dutch Knowledge Sector: Knowledge Security and Research in a Geopolitical Context. The project examines how knowledge security rationales, rules and regulations are reshaping science in the Netherlands and Europe, especially in a context where open science and international collaboration are increasingly balanced against geopolitical competition.

The postdoc will contribute a philosophical perspective to a large multidisciplinary collaboration involving Dutch universities and policy stakeholders. The role focuses on developing analytical perspectives, theories, and methodological tools to examine current frameworks for knowledge security and their implications for science. A central part of the work is to help clarify concepts such as knowledge, openness, and security, and to explore how different understandings of these concepts affect scientific practice, integrity, and academic freedom.

The project also invites reflection on issues such as conceptual drift, dual use research, closed boundaries, blocked academic exchange, and securitization in knowledge production. The successful candidate will support the wider team, including PhD researchers, by helping shape the conceptual and theoretical foundations that guide the empirical parts of the project.

The position is based in the Philosophy Section at the University of Twente, an international group with more than 30 members working on the philosophical and ethical study of science and technology and its impact on people, society, and the environment. The project team also collaborates with the KiTeS section, which specializes in science studies and higher education policy. The role sits at the intersection of philosophy of science, science and technology studies, and broader debates about research governance and academic freedom.

Funding details

Postdoc position with salary range €3,706–€4,599 per month under the Dutch universities collective labour agreement; full-time for 2 years, with benefits including holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, pension scheme, leave hours, and campus sports access.

What's required

A PhD in philosophy of science or another science-and-technology-related philosophical field such as ethics of science and technology or philosophy of technology is required, with experience in epistemological and conceptual analysis. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in knowledge security and/or scientific integrity issues, experience collaborating across disciplinary boundaries, a willingness to work as part of a team, an excellent publication track record in peer-reviewed international journals, and proficiency in English at C2 level. Previous project experience is a plus.

How to apply

Apply via the AcademicTransfer application page before 30 November 2026. Include a motivation letter of up to two pages A4 and a CV with completed courses and grades; you may also add publications, research experience, and contact details for up to three referees.

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