Projectassistant within Reassessing Aristotelian Science (RAS) (PA2026/742)

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Description of the workplace

The philosophy department has three units: practical philosophy, theoretical philosophy and cognitive science. Theoretical philosophy has three main research areas: 1) philosophy, cognition and communication, and their history. 2) Knowledge and information quality, and their history. 3) Metaphysics of science, and its history.

We offer

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Duties and responsibilities

Reassessing Aristotelian Science (RAS) is a project financed by a Wallenberg Academy Fellowship (until 2027-12-31) on medieval Aristotelian philosophy of science from a socio-epistemic perspective. The project’s PI is Wallenberg Fellow Ana María Mora-Márquez. The call is for a project assistant. The holder of the position must conduct research in medieval philosophy of science that is relevant for the project Reassessing Aristotelian Science. They must also, in collaboration with co-workers, contribute to the research environment of the department.

Qualifications

Documented skills in academic writen English and in spoken English. Documented skills in Latin. Documented experience with research in medieval philosophy.

 Requirements for the position

• At least a Masters Degree in theoretical philosophy.
• The capacity to produce research of good quality.
• Pedagogical skills
• Good knowledge of medieval philosophy.

Other merits

Preference will be given to applicants who have earned their degree no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Knowledge and experience in medieval mathematics or physics. Education in the history of philosophy with an analytical focus. Proficiency in Latin.

The evaluation of applicants will primarily be based on their qualifications and potential as a research assistant. Particular emphasis will be placed on academic skill in the subject area.

Further information

This is a six-month fixed-term position (full-time) with a start date on September 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed. Positions at Lund University are based in Sweden; therefore, you are expected to reside in Sweden so as to be able to perform your duties on-site.

How to apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via the university’s recruitment system. Your application must include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it aligns with your qualifications. It must also include your resume, degree certificates or equivalent, as well as any other supporting documents you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, contact information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.)

The university applies individual salary determination. Feel free to indicate your salary expectations in the application.

Type of employment
Special fixed-term employment

Employment expires
2027-02-28

Contract type
Full time

First day of employment
2026-09-01 or according to agreement

Salary
Månadslön

Number of positions
1

Full-time equivalent
100

City
Lund

County
Skåne län

Country
Sweden

Reference number
PA2026/742

Contact

• Ana Maria Mora Marquez, Projektledare, ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ht.lu.se%2Fkontakt%2Fanstallda%2F&module=jobs&id=3217924" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ht.lu.se%2Fkontakt%2Fanstallda%2F&module=jobs&id=3217924" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.ht.lu.se/kontakt/­anstallda/

Union representative

• OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362, stst.lu.se
• SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kanslisaco-s.lu.se, kanslisaco-s.lu.se

Published
16.Mar.2026

Last application date
30.Mar.2026

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