Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
- Research Field: History » Ancient history
Philosophy » Logic - Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Application Deadline: 22 Sep 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)
- Country: Netherlands
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week: 38.0
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
You will be a postdoctoral researcher within the NWO-funded LALA project. You will conduct research on philosophical activities in late ancient Alexandria, specifically after the death of Hypatia and within the school of Ammonius. The thematic focus of your research may be in (philosophy of) logic, (philosophy of) mathematics or astronomy, metaphysics, religion, and/or history.
Your duties
- conducting research and publishing academic papers relevant to the overall aims of the LALA project
- taking part in research activities of the team
- organizing a workshop on the project's themes
- contributing to outreach activities
Where to apply
Website: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/363453/postdoctoral-position-in-ancient-philosophy/apply/
Requirements
Specific Requirements
- you have a PhD in history of philosophy, history of mathematics, history of astronomy, and/or ancient history
- you have research experience in the philosophy, logic, mathematics, astronomy, or history of Neoplatonism, late antiquity and/or Alexandria
- you have a very good command of Ancient Greek
- you are fluent in spoken and written English
As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.
Additional Information
Benefits
A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:
- a salary of minimum € 3.706,00 (Scale 10) and maximum € 5.760,00 (Scale 10) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Researcher 4. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
- a position of 18 full time research months, or a part-time equivalent. Your employment contract will be for at least 0.7 FTE and will last at most 2 years.
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:
- A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- contribution to commuting expenses
- the possibility to work partly from home
- space for personal development
Additional comments
Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application by September 22, 2026. You may apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please give a brief description (max. 200 words) of the research project you envision as your contribution to LALA. At a later stage, submitting a diploma and a reference check are part of the application process.
Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.
Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.
Website for additional job details: https://www.academictransfer.com/363453/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
City: Amsterdam
Postal Code: 1081HV
Street: De Boelelaan 1105
Contact
City: Amsterdam
Website: http://www.vu.nl/
Street: De Boelelaan 1105
Postal Code: 1081 HV
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