Postdoctoral Researcher in Contemporary Philosophy of Science

About the role

The ACPPS-UM6P Research Center at Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher for a one-year renewable position (October 2025–October 2026) in contemporary philosophy of science. The postdoc is co-supervised by Professor Ali Benmakhlouf (philosophy of ethics and philosophy of logic) and Professor Abdelouahab Rgoud (philosophy and epistemology of mathematics and the physical sciences). The work takes place within a group of more than ten researchers working on Arabic classical philosophy and philosophy of sciences.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out research in contemporary philosophy of science, in one or more of the following fields: philosophy/epistemology of contemporary physics, mathematics or logic; philosophy of artificial intelligence; ethics.
• Contribute to the research project proposed by the candidate.
• Act as a teaching assistant for the school, which provides valuable experience for an academic CV.

Required profile

• PhD degree.
• Helpful: demonstrated ability to conduct research, publications in international journals, and professional experience on collective intelligence-related themes.

Application process

• Send a full CV, a one-page motivation letter, a sample of academic writing (term paper or thesis chapter, max 30 pages), a research statement (1-2 pages), two letters of recommendation and full transcripts.
• Preselected candidates are contacted and interviewed.

What we offer

• Fully funded program, with roughly 20,000 dirhams per month (about 2,000 euros).
• Additional support for further teaching and/or consulting work, with opportunities through the ACPPS Center.
• A new campus near Marrakech in Ben Guerir, with public facilities and accommodation for doctoral students.