About this role
Postdoctoral researcher Published Tuesday 27 Oct 2026 Deadline Monday 23 Nov 2026 Work area Academic staff Organisational unit Erasmus School of Philosophy (ESPhil) Salary € 4.925 - € 6.682 Employment 0.8 fte - 0.8 fte Introduction Erasmus School of Philosophy (ESPhil) seeks to appoint a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in the area of philosophy of technology and/or Science and Technology Studies and with a research interest in digital twins. The researcher will carry out research in the context of the European project "Transformative Horizons for Resilient Innovation in Virtualized Environments" on the social and ethical aspects of digital twins, led by prof. dr. Vincent Blok and dr. Rebecca Moody.
To this end, the candidate engages in an ELSA (Ethical, Legal, Social Aspects) social laboratory setting to conduct philosophical and interdisciplinary research on the philosophical, ethical and social aspects of digital twins that combines academic rigor with societal relevance and contributes to its responsible and inclusive re-design. To achieve this ambition, we envision a candidate who is able to work collaboratively, communicate across disciplines, and contribute to a respectful, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
Job description
The successful candidate will be supposed to:
- Conduct and publish original research within the scope of the project, with an emphasis on both academic quality and broader societal relevance
- Contribute to building and sustaining international networks with academic and societal partners, including collaborative and interdisciplinary engagement
- Co-organise conferences, workshops, and other events related to the research project
- Share and communicate research findings with diverse audiences, including at international and national academic events as well as through public or non-academic channels where appropriate
- Contribute to teaching and supervision (e.g. thesis superv...