[PHILOS-L] Postdoctoral position at the University of Tartu to research imagination in contemporary philosophy and/or Ancient Greek philosophy

[Uku Tooming]

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We are inviting expressions of interest from researchers who plan to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF) 2026.The applicant’s project should relate to the research project funded by the Estonian Research Council: “Imagination in Cognition: Contemporary and Ancient Perspectives” (PRG2721), hosted by the Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics at the University of Tartu. This interdisciplinary project, led by Uku Tooming, explores imagination's cognitive role by integrating contemporary philosophy of mind with Ancient Greek thought. The project team also includes Roomet Jakapi, Toomas Lott, and Riin Sirkel.

An ideal candidate would be a philosopher interested in bringing contemporary and Ancient philosophy into mutually beneficial dialogue. The candidate is expected to contribute to the research project in the form of high-level publications, regularly participate in the activities of the research group, and exhibit openness to diverse intellectual traditions.

More information about the project: https://filsem.ut.ee/en/news/new-project-philosophers-explores-imagination-its-roles-and-its-applications-various-areas

Contact us by 1 June 2026 by writing to uku.t...@ut.ee 

NB! When suitable candidates have been found, the call may be closed before the deadline.

Opportunities beyond the initial application

By applying for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship to Estonia, you unlock three potential pathways to support your research journey in Estonia. 

• The first opportunity is to receive funding from the  MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship.
• If your proposal exceeds the quality threshold, but is not funded in the MSCA selection process, it will automatically go forward to the ERA Fellowship call. 
• Proposals above the quality threshold that did not receive funding from Horizon Europe – neither from MSCA nor ERA Fellowships – can in turn be submitted to the  Estonian Research Council (ETAG). ETAG will fund these projects without any further scientific assessment.

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