Post-doc position in History and Philosophy of Science

Overview

Post-doc position in History and Philosophy of Science at the Department of Science Education, University of Copenhagen. Project: Human Variables in Biodiversity Assessment (HUMAN_BIAS), funded by a Carlsberg Foundation Semper Ardens Accelerate grant. Two-year position with research and teaching components.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Carry through an independent research project within the scope of the HUMAN_BIAS project
• Actively contribute to the local research group and research environment, including organizational tasks relevant to the research project
• Participate in teaching and knowledge dissemination activities (approx. 8 weeks per year)
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals

Qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent in philosophy, history and philosophy of science, science and technology studies, conservation science, ecology, or related fields
• Curious mindset with a strong interest in practice-oriented philosophy of science
• Good English skills, written and spoken. Danish is not required
• Desirable: secondary training in a relevant science discipline or in publishing in history and/or philosophy of science journals
• Interest or experience in teaching philosophy of science to science students is advantageous
• Comfort with working in a research group and collaborative work
• Experience with archival research and/or qualitative methods is desirable

Place of Employment

The position is based at the Department of Science Education, Section for History and Philosophy of Science. Training in university pedagogy is available.

Terms of Employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Salary and terms follow the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Salary negotiation for supplements is possible.

Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW. Include:

• Cover letter explaining qualifications and research focus (max two pages)
• Motivation letter with reasons for applying and a suggested post-doc project (max two pages)
• Curriculum Vitae (education, experience, language skills, other relevant skills)
• Copies of diplomas and transcripts in original language with English translation if applicable
• PhD defense date if not yet awarded
• Publication list
• Separates of up to three relevant publications
• Names and emails of two references (letters not required)

Application Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025, 23:59 (GMT+1)

Online interviews are expected in the week of December 8–12, 2025 and/or January 5–9, 2026.

Contact

For information about the Post-doc position and the HUMAN_BIAS project, contact Joeri Witteveen ( ).

Employer information: University of Copenhagen invites applicants regardless of background. International Alliance of Research Universities member with a strong research and teaching environment.

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