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Contact: Dr. David Hopf (DISSS Coordinator)
City: Hannover, Germany
State: **
Email: fellowship@LCSS.uni-hannover.de
Website: visit our website...
Description:
The Leibniz Center for Science and Society (LCSS) invites international researchers for flexible research stays of 1-18 months in our fellowship program \"Disruptions in Science and Society\" (DISSS). We award fellowships for collaborative projects with LCSS researchers, including but not limited to book projects, journal publications, project proposals, or science communication initiatives. Projects should focus on the critical examination of disruptions—recent societal crises or transformations affecting the relationship between science and society.
We are looking for:
Established researchers (3-11 years since PhD), and
Leading researchers (on permanent positions)
with a demonstrable track record in science studies or higher education research or similar fields such as philosophy of science, history of science etc. Fellows must have spent at least 12 of the last 18 months outside Germany.
We offer:
Flexible research fellowships for stays of 1-18 months
Monthly fellowship of €3,000 (established researchers) or €3,500 (leading researchers)
Additional allowances for mobility, and accompanying family members and travel cost reimbursement for arrival and departure
Dedicated office space in our new research building \"Forum Wissenschaftsreflexion\" at LUH
An excellent environment within the interdisciplinary research community at LCSS
Application requirements: Letter of interest, research proposal (max. 1-2 pages), academic CV, list of publications, and doctoral certificate.
Next deadlines:
October 16, 2025 (visits starting January 2026 or later)
January 31, 2026 (visits starting May 2026 or later)
Application information and further details are available on the program website.
Funded by zukunft.niedersachsen, the joint science funding program of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation.
Ad Title:
Contact: Greg Lusk
Email: greg.lusk@durham.ac.uk
Website: visit our website...
Description:
The Centre for the Humanities Engaging Science and Society (CHESS) in the Philosophy Department at Durham University UK is seeking applicants for funded PhD Studentships in Transformative Humanities.
Each studentship will offer a tuition fee waiver, a stipend for 3.5 years (full time) or 7 years (part time), additional funding opportunities, and access to training and placement resources. This scheme will support outstanding candidates beginning a PhD programme in October 2026 on projects related to the themes of our Transformative Humanities framework. Successful applicants will become members of the CHESS research group and be based in the Philosophy Department.
CHESS is particularly interested in supporting applicants studying history or philosophy of science that has interdisciplinary links. We encourage projects that align with our academic faculty’s expertise, including in areas like:
Philosophy of Science and the Environment
Philosophy of Hazard, Risk, or Resilience
Science and Society
Philosophy of Medicine
Philosophy and the Social Sciences
AI Epistemology and AI Ethics
History of Science
History of Medicine
Applicants interested in this opportunity should contact Dr. Greg Lusk (CHESS Co-Director) at greg.lusk@durham.ac.uk to discuss this opportunity ASAP, ahead of writing their application.
Deadline for funding consideration: 23.59 (UK time) on 16 January 2026
Applications for this scheme will open on 3 November 2025. Please see this website for further information.
Applications will consist of:
- a research proposal (max. 1,000 words) that clearly defines research questions and context, the intended approach and methods, the relevance of the project to transformative humanities, and the fit with Durham University.
- a CV
- an equal opportunities monitoring form (please see the website)
- the names of two referees. Upon submission of the application, referees will receive an automated message and will have two weeks to submit their references.
Prospective applicants for this scheme are welcome to join an information and Q&A session at 3pm (UK time) on 10 November 2025. Please use this link to join the event.
Successful applicants will be notified in March 2026.
Philosophy at Durham University
Durham Philosophy is a vibrant, pluralistic and growing community of scholars and academics, situated in the North East of England. We have a thriving and supportive PhD program, with a strong emphasis on student participation and a competitive placement record. In REF2021, we were ranked 7th in the UK in terms of Research Power, and the department was ranked 31st in the world by the 2025 QS World University Subject Rankings. The department has also been ranked in the top 10 for Philosophy in the latest Guardian and Times University rankings, and Durham University has been named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026.
Ad Title:
Contact: Rachel A. Ankeny
Email: rachel.ankeny@wur.nl
Description:
We are excited to announce that we are hiring an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy of the Life Sciences!
Are you an outstanding early career researcher whose focus is philosophy of the life sciences, biotechnologies, or related areas, grounded in fields such as epistemology, philosophy of science, social/political philosophy, ontology, or ethics? Are you seeking a challenging role in a nurturing and collegial setting that supports rigorous philosophical teaching and research as well as opportunities for productive collaborations with social and life scientists? The Philosophy group at Wageningen University & Research offers an exciting opportunity to make significant impacts and build a successful academic career in a supportive and welcoming setting.
This position is in the Philosophy (PHI) group led by Prof. Rachel A. Ankeny. The PHI group is recognized for its cutting-edge research and innovative teaching in applied philosophy and philosophy of the life sciences in practice, drawing on multiple philosophical traditions and interdisciplinary methodologies, often in collaboration with natural scientists and incorporating empirical approaches. Wageningen University is internationally renowned as a leading institution in the life sciences, particularly food, agriculture, and environmental sciences, and prides itself on its excellence and impact.
For more information and instructions on how to apply, please see https://lnkd.in/gzbguXaG. Deadline is 12 January 2026.