Postdoctoral researcher
Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Studies, LMU Munich
| Job category | Postdoc or similar / Fixed term |
| AOS | Metaphysics, Philosophy of Quantum Physics |
| AOS categories |
Metaphysics Philosophy of Physics |
| AOC | Open |
| Workload | Full time |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Location | Munich, Bavaria, Germany |
| Start date | January 15, 2027 |
| Job description |
The Chair of Metaphysics in the Faculty of Philosophy at LMU Munich invites applications for two postdoctoral research positions in a European Research Council supported project on the metaphysics of quantum physics. These are fixed term (non-tenure track) positions that run for three years. The candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program in metaphysics and the philosophy of physics, including on metaphysical questions related to QBism and/or quantum information theory. They will also be expected to participate in the weekly group activities of the ERC project. The position will include some administrative tasks, such as the organization of workshops. Candidates must have a PhD in philosophy at time of application. |
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| Instructions |
Applications should be written entirely in English and include the following:
letter of interest
CV with certificates
writing sample
research plan (maximum three pages)
the names and e-mail addresses of three professors who can send letters of recommendation, if requested.
These materials should be compiled into a single PDF and sent by October 15, 2026 at the latest to: [email protected]. The e-mail subject line should include "ERC postdoc application" and the applicant's name.
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| Web address to apply | https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/d8cb0357b3fd8... |
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| Hard deadline | October 15, 2026, 11:59pm CET |
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| Web address for more information | https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/d8cb0357b3fd8... |
| Contact name | Alyssa Ney |
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| Scheduled expiry date | October 15, 2026, 11:59pm CET |
| Last updated | Yesterday, 9:04pm UTC |
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Position to begin January 15. 2027. |
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