Post Doctoral Associate

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Post Doctoral Associate in the Philosophy of Physics with a focus on research related to quantum gravity and scientific representation. This is a 2-year position providing opportunities for substantial independent research in a diverse academic environment, starting around August 2025.

Benefits

Benefits package for postdocs

Research allowance of $2,000

Qualifications

• Applicants should have received a PhD in a relevant subject by the start of their appointment.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Pursue research in philosophy of physics related to Professor Wallace’s activities.
• Carry out minor administrative work (10% of time).

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Research Skills

Education

PhD in Physics, Philosophy, or Mathematics

Job description

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2-year postdoc in Philosophy of Physics at Pittsburgh

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral associate position in the philosophy of physics at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated to the department of History and Philosophy of Science and the Department of Philosophy. The position will be supervised by David Wallace, and applicants should intend to pursue a course of research in an area or areas of philosophy of physics related to Professor Wallace’s research activities, if possible, to include quantum gravity, quantum field theory, the Everett interpretation and its connection with causal reasoning, and questions of scientific representation. The postdoctoral associate may be asked to carry out some minor administrative work to assist Professor Wallace’s research, amounting to at most 10% of their time, averaged over the period of appointment; the remainder of their time is available for their own research project.

The position is for one year in the first instance, to begin at an agreed-upon date in or around August 2025. The salary for year 1 is $62,232 + benefits, along with a $2,000 p/a research allowance. It is expected that the position will be renewable for one, but not more than one, year.

The postdoctoral associate will be expected to be a resident in Pittsburgh during the course of the position. It is hoped that the postdoctoral associate will be provided with office space in the Philosophy or HPS departments, but this unfortunately cannot be guaranteed. The associate will receive the University of Pittsburgh’s usual package of benefits for postdocs; details may be found at https://www.as.pitt.edu/right-sidebar/postdoctoral-fellowship-program/stipends-and-benefits .

Applicants should have received a PhD in a relevant subject (physics, philosophy, or mathematics) by the start of their appointment. Applications should comprise an academic CV, a brief (2-3 paragraph) statement of planned research, and either a writing sample or a link to a publicly available writing sample. To receive full consideration, applications should be made by June 27, 2025.

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

To learn more about the University's commitment to diversity, please visit https://diversity.pitt.edu

History & Philosophy of Science

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Campus

Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Attachments

Curriculum Vitae, Other (see posting for additional details)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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