[philmath_france] Postdoc, 1 year | Project RUSSELL | University of Lisbon | Deadline 14 May

[CANTU TESTA Paola]

Call for applications

One Postdoctoral Scholarship

Associated with the Project "RUSSELL - Russell's logic and the development of formal languages"

At LanCog, Centre of Philosophy, University of Lisbon (CFUL)

Starting 15 June 2026

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For information on how to apply, see:

• https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/432445
  
• https://www.letras.ulisboa.pt/pt/investigacao/investigar-em-letras/bolsas-de-investigacao#concursos-abertos-2

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Project abstract: What was Bertrand Russell's role in the development of formal languages? The RUSSELL project aims to clarify the divergences and similarities between the main trends in the development of early modern logic, with a particular focus on Bertrand Russell's work. There are three specific goals that the RUSSELL project seeks to fulfil. First, to determine to what extent Peano and Schröder's logics served as the foundation for Russell's logic. Second, to characterize Russell's views on metatheoretical results, both from a historical and a contemporary perspective. Third, to assess whether Russell's work on the theory of types, and more generally his conception of logical systems, can be connected — either partially or fully — to the development of the technical tools required for the formalisation of mathematical and logical theories.

For more information on the project, see https://cful.letras.ulisboa.pt/lancog/cfulprojects/russell-russells-logic-and-the-development-of-formal-languages/

The project is integrated into the LanCog group (https://cful.letras.ulisboa.pt/lancog/) and the Postdoc will be a full member of the group and of the CFUL (https://cful.letras.ulisboa.pt/about-cful/).

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Applicants should have a strong background in the history of analytic philosophy, philosophy of mathematics, or in other areas of philosophy enabling them to do high-quality research related to the project's topics and the postdoc roles within it.

They have to hold a PhD in philosophy or a related area qualifying them to do work on the project.

The PhD cannot be acquired longer than three years before the submission of the application.

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The starting date of the position is 15 June 2026.

The Postdoc will be initially hired for 12 months, extendable up to 36 months.

Stipend amount: 1901 Euro per month

Application deadline: 14 May

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We are committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices and encourage members of groups which are underrepresented in philosophy to apply.

If you have any question about the position or the application process, please contact Bruno Jacinto: jacint...@gmail.com