Postdoctoral Research Fellow
UCL - Department of Philosophy
| Location: | London, Hybrid |
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| Salary: | £45,103 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 5th March 2026 |
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| Closes: | 2nd April 2026 |
| Job Ref: | B03-02909 |
About us
The UCL Department of Philosophy wishes to appoint a full-time postdoctoral research fellow to work with Dr Jonathan Gingerich on a research project entitled ‘The Spontaneity of Freedom’ (SPONT). The five-year-long project, selected by the ERC and funded by UKRI, investigates the nature of spontaneous freedom.
This position is available for up to three years, commencing as early as 1 July 2026. Some flexibility regarding starting date is possible.
About the role
The primary obligation of the appointee will be to engage full-time in philosophical research and its dissemination. The appointee will plan and carry out a program of high-quality original research, disseminate this research through scholarly presentations and publications, and engage in the intellectual life and activities of the SPONT research project.
If you have any queries related to the role, please contact Principal Investigator Jonathan Gingerich (j.gingerich@ucl.ac.uk).
About you
The appointee will hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field or nearing completion of such a PhD and on track to submit dissertation in advance of the agreed start date. They will have a research specialization in value theory, history of philosophy, phenomenology, and/or philosophy of mind.
The appointee must be able to satisfy UK right to work requirements. This means either holding a relevant citizenship or settled status in the UK or being eligible to secure a UK visa. At the time of advertisement, a successful applicant for this role would be eligible to apply under the Endorsed Funder Route of the Global Talent Visa.
What we offer
The appointment is expected to be at Grade 7, at UCL spine point 31. Appointment at a higher spine point within Grade may be possible if the appointed individual has significant relevant research experience post-PhD. The salary at this spine point is £45,103 in 2025/26 (inclusive of London Allowance).
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