Call for applications
One Postdoctoral Scholarship, up to three years
Associated with the Project “Upper Logicism”
At LanCog, Centre of Philosophy, University of Lisbon (CFUL)
Starting 1 January 2026
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For information on how to apply, see:
- https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/383999
- https://www.letras.ulisboa.pt/pt/investigacao/investigar-em-letras/bolsas-de-investigacao#concursos-abertos-2
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Project abstract: Through groundbreaking results showing that the axioms of arithmetic, rational and real analysis, and set theory are derivable in higher-order modal logic from the principle that there could have been any finite number of things, and a defense of the underlying philosophical presuppositions, Upper aims to finally consummate the logicist project via a novel synthesis between mathematics, logic and modal metaphysics.
For more information on the project, see https://www.letras.ulisboa.pt/pt/investigacao/i-d/projectos-de-investigacao#financiamento-nacional-2
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 philosophy of mathematics, philosophical logic, formal metaphysics, 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 1 January 2026.
The Postdoc will be initially hired for 12 months, extendable up to 36 months.
Stipend amount: 1851 Euro per month
Application deadline: 20 November