The NOVA Institute of Philosophy is seeking to recruit one Post-Doctoral Fellow within the scope of the project Cinema and Ecosophy: Values, Econarratives and Deep Ecology, funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia – FCT (project reference 2024.16542.PEX). Click here for project details.
Scientific Area
Philosophy
Admission requirements and additional information
- hold a doctoral degree in Philosophy or related fields, obtained in the three years prior to the date of submission of the grant application;
- have conducted their doctoral research at an institution other than the one hosting the grant;
- would not exceed, with the conclusion of the present contract, including possible renewals, an accumulated period of three years in this type of grant, consecutive or interpolated;
- have not previously held a post-doctoral research grant with the FCSH.
Preference will be given to applicants who fulfil the following conditions:
- Research experience in Philosophy and Environmental Ethics.
- Familiarity with contemporary debates in the field of environmental ethics, particularly in areas such as philosophy and ecosophy, sustainability in the Anthropocene era, ecological communities and moral play, and eco-aesthetics.
- Ability and willingness to engage with scientific literature beyond the candidate’s area of specialisation.
- Capacity to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of audiovisual media.
The grant is expected to start in June 2026.
The monthly pay is € 1 851,00 as per the salary table for research fellowships directly funded by FCT, I.P. in Portugal. This amount is supplemented by voluntary social insurance corresponding to the first level, should the candidate choose to opt for it, as well as personal accident insurance.
Application deadline
The call is open between 16 March 2026 and 23h59 (Lisbon time) on 27 March 2026.
Further information
Job description and Admission Requirements here.