Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy of Action / Philosophy of Mind

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy of Action / Philosophy of Mind


Institution: Institut Jean Nicod (CNRS / EHESS / ENS), École normale supérieure, Paris


Position Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship


Duration: 2 years


Start Date: 1 August 2026

Area of Specialization (AOS): Philosophy of Mind + Action; Ethics; Cognitive Science


Area of Competence (AOC): Moral Psychology; Cognitive Control; Consciousness

Institut Jean Nicod invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in philosophy of action and philosophy of mind, as part of an interdisciplinary research project on cognitive control and action.

The successful candidate will conduct research at the intersection of cognitive control/executive functions and action within an interdisciplinary environment spanning philosophy and cognitive science. The postdoctoral fellow will be part of the action team at Institut Jean Nicod and work under the supervision of Denis Buehler. 

Applicants should have an active research program in empirically informed philosophy of mind + action, particularly cognitive control or executive functions, and in ethics. Further areas of competence should include moral psychology, cognitive control, and consciousness. The ideal candidate has published in internationally visible journals.

The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to teach one course per year at the intersection of cognitive science and ethics and to assist in the supervision of Master’s and PhD students. Experience teaching advanced courses (e.g. research seminars) or mentoring graduate students is desirable.

Applicants should demonstrate commitment to research and teaching excellence, as evidenced by publications, fellowships, awards, and teaching experience. Proficiency in independently pursuing third-party funding is expected. The position includes organizing conferences and workshops and disseminating research through edited volumes or special journal issues; relevant editing or organizing experience is highly desirable.

Applicants must have completed a PhD in philosophy by the start date of the appointment.

Application materials must be submitted to [email protected] 

Application Materials:


- Curriculum vitae


- Two writing samples


- A one-page research proposal outlining the project to be pursued during the postdoctoral fellowship

- 2-3 letters of recommendation

Application Deadline: 1 April 2026


For queries about the position, please contact:
Denis Buehler — [email protected]