Dear Potential Postdocs, The African <https://www.uj.ac.za/aceps> Institute of Epistemology & Philosophy of Science (ACEPS) (https://www.uj.ac.za/aceps) at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa invites application for a stipendiary philosophy postdoctoral fellowship (ZAR 250 000 per annum tax free) starting 1 January 2027 (or later depending on visas for international candidates), renewable for up to 2 years.
ACEPS's core areas of expertise are epistemic decolonisation, epistemic oppression, African epistemology, social epistemology, the political philosophy and epistemology of the internet/AI. The Institute has 5 postdocs (2 international) (https://uj.ac.za/aceps/team), one of the biggest international network of Rеsearch Associates and visitors (see ACEPS website), as well as great funded opportunities to present at local and international conferences. The candidate will: * have obtained their PhD in Philosophy no earlier than 1 Jan 2025 or will graduate in 2026 * be proficient in English * have a burgeoning publication record in the epistemology of climate change (broadly construed) * be required to be present in person at ACEPS and actively contribute to its vibrant life * be expected to publish 2 or more journal articles per year * be expected to apply for external postdoctoral funding, NRF or others To be considered, please email to [email protected] the following by 30th September 2026: 1. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2. Certified copies of qualifications 3. A copy of the doctoral thesis abstract 4. A motivation letter outlining a) suitability for the fellowship and b) fit within ACEPS 5. A concise research proposal (3–5 pages) aligned to the host research area 6. The names of two referees 7. Evidence of research outputs/publications 8. One published paper as a writing sample ACEPS especially encourages applications from marginalised groups in Philosophy. Veli Mitova --- Professor: Philosophy (University of Johannesburg) Director: ACEPS (University of Johannesburg) Associate Editor: Philosophical Studies; AI & Society --------- SydPhil mailing list To unsubscribe, change your membership options, find answers to common problems, or visit our online archives, please go to the list information page: https://mailman.sydney.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/sydphil
