Postdoctoral Researcher

Laplace Apply; Rotterdam; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Erasmus University Rotterdam invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Erasmus School of Philosophy. The project studies ethical, legal and societal aspects of digital twins, with a focus on philosophy-of-technology, STS and responsible innovation.

The appointment is 0.8 FTE for 1 year with possible extension to three years; remuneration is 4,925–6,682 EUR gross per month, paid monthly. The workload is 30.4 hours per week and involves workshops, public engagement and

Qualifications

• PhD in philosophy, Science and Technology Studies or related field.
• Experience in technology ethics and ELSA research.
• Experience with public engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct philosophy-of-technology and STS research.
• Publish papers in peer-reviewed venues.
• Coordinate workshops, public engagement and interdisciplinary partnerships.

Skills

Science and Technology Studies

Technology ethics

ELSA research

Education

PhD in philosophy, Science and Technology Studies or related field

Job description

23 November 2026 (date-only displayed on listing; exact cutoff time not verified in the current pass)

About This Opportunity

Erasmus University Rotterdam offers Postdoctoral Researcher. At Erasmus School of Philosophy, the European Transformative Horizons for Resilient Innovation in Virtualized Environments project studies ethical, legal and societal aspects .

At Erasmus School of Philosophy, the European Transformative Horizons for Resilient Innovation in Virtualized Environments project studies ethical, legal and societal aspects of digital twins. The postdoc will carry out philosophy-of-technology and Science and Technology Studies research in an ELSA social-laboratory setting, contribute to responsible innovation, publish papers and help coordinate workshops, public engagement and interdisciplinary partnerships. Practical and application conditions: Contract or doctoral duration: 1 year initially; conditional extension up to 3 years; Advertised weekly workload: 30.4 hours/week; Published remuneration: EUR 4,925–6,682 gross per month; Stated application date: 23 November 2026 (cutoff time not independently validated).Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented project scope, it may particularly suit candidates with a PhD in philosophy, Science and Technology Studies or a related area focused on technology ethics, responsible innovation or empirically informed philosophy.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: The position is 0.8 FTE and the initial one-year contract may be extended to three years only if suitability and organisational circumstances allow; Dutch and qualitative or public-engagement experience are preferred.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The distinguishing feature is the specific combination of research questions and methods described above; applicants should weigh this focus against the documented prerequisites and working conditions.

Level Postdoc

Time Commitment Part-time

Duration 1 year initially; conditional extension up to 3 years

Reference Code 365062

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 4,925-6,682 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

• PhD in philosophy, Science and Technology Studies or related field, or equivalent research experience.

Experience

• Technical Skills Science and Technology Studies Technology ethics ELSA research