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Organisation/Company Université Sorbonne Nouvelle Department DIRVED Research Field Philosophy » Philosophy of science Biological sciences » Other Cultural studies » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 15 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to expertise in the history of science and art/aesthetics,
especially as they intersect with strategies and tools of visual representation. This role
complements the PI’s focus on 18th–19th-century German philosophy and aesthetics. The
fellow will engage in both scholarly research and project coordination, particularly focusing
on Themes 1 and 2.

Key Responsibilities
Research and Scientific Contribution

• Conduct original research on the representational dimensions of German ecological
  thought
• Collaborate with the PI on aesthetic and epistemological aspects of the project
• Produce a monograph or a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles

Coordination and Dissemination

• Assist in the planning and execution of seminars, conferences, and public outreach
  activities
• Curate the bibliographic database, focusing on 18th and 19th-century German and
  European sources including visual materials such as maps, images, diagrams, and
  genealogical trees
• Contribute to the editorial and content strategy of the project’s website and podcast
  series
• Facilitate collaborations with scientists associated with or beyond the Oecologie
  project

Support administrative and logistical aspects of event organization and project
execution

Application Documents (in French):

• A detailed CV, including a full list of publications
• A motivation letter (1–2 pages) detailing the candidate’s interest in the project, and a research project (3 pages-long) reflecting the candidate's vision of the subject
• Copy of doctoral diploma
• PDF copy of the doctoral thesis and any relevant publications
• Contact details for three referees

E-mail stefanie.buchenau@univ-paris8.fr

Research Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in:
• German History of Philosophy (18th century to present)
• German History of Science (Biology, Geography, Paleontology, etc.)
• German History of Ideas and of Representations (18th century to present)

German History of Art and Aesthetics (18th century to present)

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven ability to conduct independent research
• Excellent written and spoken German and English
• Fluency in French (C1 level)
• Experience in organizing academic events and working collaboratively

Strong interest in the circulation of ideas and the aesthetic dimensions of ecological
thinking

Languages GERMAN Level Excellent

Languages FRENCH Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Biological sciences » OtherCultural studies » OtherHistory » History of scienceHistory » Other Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Selection process

Interviews will start from July 20, 2025