3-Year Postdoctoral Position at the MCMP (LMU Munich)

The Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) at LMU Munich invites applications for a

3-year postdoctoral position (full time)

starting on October 1, 2025 (or earlier). The successful candidate is expected to have a background in the philosophy of physics and work on the philosophy of effective theories (broadly construed).

Application deadline: February 23, 2025

About us:

The MCMP hosts a vibrant research community of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, doctoral fellows, master students, and visiting fellows. It organizes at least two weekly colloquia and a weekly internal work-in-progress seminar, as well as various other activities such as workshops, conferences, summer schools, and reading groups. The primary language at the MCMP is English and fluency in German is not mandatory.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

The successful candidate is expected to have a background in the philosophy of physics and work on the philosophy of effective theories (broadly construed), ideally (but not necessarily) in relation to the topic of reduction and emergence. The candidate is also expected to (co-)organize a workshop on the philosophy of effective theories and (co-)write a final progress report.

The position is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The candidate will be based at the MCMP, LMU Munich, and affiliated with the ERC project RESCALE (2025-2030) led by Sebastien Rivat.

Your qualifications:

• A PhD in philosophy, physics, history of physics, or related areas
• Qualified to do work on the philosophy of effective theories (broadly construed)

Benefits:

The position is remunerated with a full-time employment contract under the German TV-L E13 salary scheme (conditions apply) and limited to 3 years.

We also provide funds to cover costs to attend conferences and organize a workshop. A budget for gender equality measures is also available.

The successful candidates will partake in the MCMP's academic activities and enjoy its administrative facilities and support. Your workplace is centrally located in Munich and well connected to public transport.

We offer an inclusive environment and encourage members from underrepresented groups to apply.

Also possible in a part-time capacity.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Candidates should submit their application as a single PDF file by sending an email to the chair's office office.hartmann@lrz.uni-muenchen.de by 2025-02-23 with ‘DFG postdoc application’ in the subject line. Applications should include:

• a cover letter
• a CV
• a one-page research proposal
• a writing sample

For further information, please contact Dr. Sebastien Rivat sebastien.rivat@lmu.de.