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Postdoctoral Researcher in Philosophy of Science and Agentic AI Ghent University in Belgium

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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This is a full-time, six-month contract of definite duration, starting no earlier than 1 December 2026. Remuneration is based on Ghent University salary scale PD1 to PD4 for doctoral-degree holders. Staff benefits include training and education opportunities, 36 days of annual leave for full-time employment, fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance, and eco vouchers.

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Nov 13, 2026

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Belgium

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Ghent University

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Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Philosophy
Open Science
Science And Technology Studies
Philosophy Of Science
Large Language Models

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About this position

Ghent University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Philosophy of Science to contribute to the EU-funded Horizon Europe project EOSC-ARENA, or AI Research Enhancement through Networked Agents. The project is supported by the European Commission’s GenAI4EU initiative.

EOSC-ARENA aims to develop a sovereign, generative, and agentic artificial intelligence environment for scientific researchers, integrated with the European Open Science Cloud. The postdoctoral researcher will examine the impact of AI on scientific research and knowledge production while contributing practical expertise in large language model harnesses and workflows.

The role combines philosophy of science with advanced artificial intelligence research. The researcher will assist the principal investigators in investigating how large language models and agentic AI systems can be engineered, deployed, and applied to advance scientific knowledge. Relevant connections may include scientific domains such as mathematics, physics, and theoretical biology.

The position is based in the Department of Philosophy and Moral Sciences at Ghent University and offers an interdisciplinary research environment spanning philosophy, AI, scientific methodology, and open science.

Funding details

This is a full-time, six-month contract of definite duration, starting no earlier than 1 December 2026. Remuneration is based on Ghent University salary scale PD1 to PD4 for doctoral-degree holders. Staff benefits include training and education opportunities, 36 days of annual leave for full-time employment, fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance, and eco vouchers.

What's required

Applicants must hold a thesis-based doctorate. They should combine philosophical understanding of large language models and agentic AI with direct practical experience engineering, deploying, and applying these systems to scientific research, supported by concrete examples and verifiable results in the cover letter. Advanced insight into the functioning of large language models, evidenced by relevant academic publications, is required. Connections between AI expertise and scientific fields such as mathematics, physics, or theoretical biology are desirable.

How to apply

Apply online through Ghent University's e-recruitment system before 13 November 2026 at 23:59 Brussels Time. Submit a CV, a PDF cover letter, and a transcript of the required degree if available; include a translation for eligible foreign diplomas not in Dutch, French, German, or English. Do not apply by email.

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