Mathias Girel

École Normale Supérieure (ENS-PSL) in Paris, France, invites applications for a three-year contractual PhD position in philosophy , focused on contemporary forms of disinformation. The doctoral research will be hosted by the République des Savoirs and supervised by Mathias Girel, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the Centre Cavaillès. The project examines disinformation not only as the circulation of false or misleading content, but also as mechanisms affecting the production, circulation, hierarchy, and reception of knowledge. Possible themes include philosophy of knowledge, social epistemology, philosophy of science, epistemic authority, research ethics, information pathologies, digital knowledge environments, expertise, and the vulnerabilities of scientific practice. Applicants may develop empirical applications involving health, environmental, technoscientific, or digital controversies. The project should combine rigorous conceptual analysis with engagement with relevant sciences and may draw on analytic philosophy, political philosophy, history of science, information and communication sciences, cognitive science, or another suitable discipline. Co-supervision with a scientific colleague may be possible. Applicants should hold a Master 2 or equivalent in philosophy or a relevant field, demonstrate strong interest in the advertised research areas, and be prepared for demanding conceptual and interdisciplinary work. Familiarity with debates on ignorance, expertise, epistemic trust, information environments, and digital transformations is desirable. The position is a 36-month CDD at 100% workload, offering gross remuneration of €2,300 per month , plus institutional employment benefits. Applications should include a CV, cover letter, research proposal of up to five pages excluding bibliography, relevant transcripts and diplomas, and optionally a master's thesis or summary. Apply by email to [email protected] . The position is available from 1 January 2027.