Postdoctoral fellow for the FWO-WEAVE-project ‘Aristotle on Soul and Senses: Exchanges between

Organisation/Company KU LEUVEN Research Field Philosophy » Metaphysics History » Paleography Language sciences » Philology Philosophy » Philosophical anthropology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Final date to receive applications 17 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number BAP
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

The selected applicant will conduct independent research as members of the EXDADS-team and within the aims of the project. The selected applicant will be expected to participate in the organization of common activities related to the project, such as team meetings, presentations, and conferences, and in the research activities of the De Wulf-Mansion Centre for Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, in which the project is embedded.

The selected candidate will also work in close collaboration with the partner postdoctoral fellow in Tübingen. The candidate has

• a PhD degree in Arts, Philosophy, or another relevant subject, concluded with excellent results (or will have it before the start of the employment), and meet the requirements for recruitment as a postdoctoral fellow
• good command of academic English
• excellent knowledge of Latin and ancient Greek
• acquaintance with Latin and Greek medieval palaeography is an advantage
• experience in critical editing of (medieval) Latin texts is an advantage

The candidates are

• prepared to develop further expertise in ancient and medieval philosophy
• motivated to contribute to the overall goals of the project in close cooperation with the other team members and partner teams. For that purpose, the candidate is prepared to conduct their research at the partner institution in Tübingen for up to three months.

The successful candidate will be employed at KU Leuven under the standard conditions, and will work at the Institute of Philosophy under its postdoctoral policy. The fellowship provides for training opportunities, social and health benefits, and office space. Remote working is possible within the rules of KU Leuven insofar as it does not interfere with the necessities of functioning as a team member.

• CV (including at least the obtained degrees and other relevant experience)
• A motivational statement (1 page max.) that explains how the topic of the project fits within your academic career and research interests

Preferred starting date:
October 1, 2026

For further information, please contact Lisa Devriese ( ) and Pieter Beullens ( ).

The candidate has

• a PhD degree in Arts, Philosophy, or another relevant subject, concluded with excellent results (or will have it before the start of the employment), and meet the requirements for recruitment as a postdoctoral fellow
• good command of academic English
• excellent knowledge of Latin and ancient Greek
• acquaintance with Latin and Greek medieval palaeography is an advantage
• experience in critical editing of (medieval) Latin texts is an advantage

The candidates are

• prepared to develop further expertise in ancient and medieval philosophy
• motivated to contribute to the overall goals of the project in close cooperation with the other team members and partner teams. For that purpose, the candidate is prepared to conduct their research at the partner institution in Tübingen for up to three months.