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Postdoc in Theoretical Philosophy and Philosophy of Physics at Lund University Lund University in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Philosophy
Funding
Three-year full-time postdoctoral appointment at Lund University. The position is partly funded by the LMK foundation. Salary is monthly; no stipend amount is stated. Teaching and related duties may take up to one-fifth of working time.
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Expired
Country
Sweden
University
Lund University

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Postdoctoral researcher position in Theoretical Philosophy at Lund University, within the Department of Philosophy and the research group of Adam Koberinski. The project, What’s Next For Frontier Particle Physics?, is a three-year philosophical investigation into contemporary particle physics, with close links to the philosophy of physics, philosophy of science, philosophy of experimentation, and the foundations of theoretical physics.
The research focuses on three strands: (1) the foundations and interpretation of the Standard Model and effective field theory, (2) the methodology of theory construction and scientific progress in particle physics, and (3) the epistemology of experimental discovery strategies beyond traditional accelerators, including precision measurements, small-scale terrestrial experiments, cosmological observations, and the HIBEAM+NNBAR experiment at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund.
The position is full time for 3 years and is partly funded by the LMK foundation. It is a career-development post with substantial intellectual independence, collaboration with the PI, regular seminars, co-authored outputs, workshop organisation, public engagement, and some pedagogical training. Teaching and related duties may be included up to 20% of working time.
Eligibility highlights: a doctoral degree in philosophy of physics, philosophy of science, theoretical physics, or a closely related field; strong research competence in at least one of philosophy of physics, philosophy of experimentation, or particle physics; a strong publication record; ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team; and high proficiency in English. Preferred experience includes familiarity with the Standard Model/effective field theory, scientific realism and pragmatism, mentoring doctoral students, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Applications must be written in English and include a research plan, CV, doctoral degree certificate, publication list, and up to five publications. The deadline is 16 August 2026. The position is based in Lund, Sweden.
Funding details
Three-year full-time postdoctoral appointment at Lund University. The position is partly funded by the LMK foundation. Salary is monthly; no stipend amount is stated. Teaching and related duties may take up to one-fifth of working time.
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent international degree in Philosophy of Physics, Philosophy of Science, Theoretical Physics, or a closely related field by the employment decision date. They should have the ability to develop and carry out high-quality research, teaching ability, high proficiency in English, and not have previously been employed as a postdoc at Lund University for more than one year in the same or related subject area. Strong research expertise in at least one of Philosophy of Physics, Philosophy of Experimentation, or Particle Physics is required, along with a strong publication record, ability to work independently and in a small interdisciplinary team. Desired qualifications include a PhD completed no more than three years before the deadline, familiarity with the Standard Model and/or effective field theory, experience with scientific realism and pragmatism, mentoring doctoral students, interdisciplinary collaboration, and interest in foundational questions at the frontier of physics.
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