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Postdoctoral Associate

Department of Linguistics and Philosophy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Job category Postdoc or similar / Fixed term
AOS History of Philosophy
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Start date July 2026
Job description

The Department of Linguistics and Philosophy invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position, effective July 2026. AOS: History of Philosophy. AOC: Open. Teaching: 2 courses/year or equivalent, graduate and undergraduate, semester system. Appointment is initially for one year, with opportunity to renew for up to two additional years.  Salary dependent on experience. 

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin.  MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here:  

https://policies.mit.edu/policies-procedures/90-relations-and-responsibilities-within-mit-community/92-nondiscrimination

Pay Range Minimum: $71,000; Pay Range Maximum: $90,000

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Submit the following items online to complete your application: Cover letter; Curriculum Vitae; Sample of written work in area of specialization; Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers)
Web address to apply https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30822
Hard deadline November 7, 2025, 11:59pm EST
Contact
Web address for more information https://philosophy.mit.edu
Contact name Prof. Alex Byrne
Contact email
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