OpenFieldRein Vihalemm Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science and Technology Studies (STS)
Two-year postdoctoral position in the Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas examining the epistemic authority of climate models, algorithmic bias in governance, and scientific consensus formation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Philosophy, History of Science, or Science and Technology Studies completed within past 3 years
- English language proficiency
- Professional English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- First-author publications in leading STS, philosophy of science, or social studies journals
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- SEK 44,000/month gross academic salary + full Swedish national health and parental benefits
- Application fee
- SEK 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Staff postdoctoral position
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026 (Spring 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Södertörn University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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