postdoctoral researcher

RENEW18 aims to bring into focus the widely divergent responses to the mathematical-experimental paradigm elaborated in Newton's Principia mathematica (1687) and Opticks (1704) on the part of 18th-century philosophers. The project studies the direct and indirect effects of Newton's works on philosophers who drew from Aristotelian, Cartesian, Leibnizian, and Wolffian sources, covers the period between 1700 and 1800, treats developments in the Dutch Republic, England, France, and Germany, and foregrounds the impact of non-canonical authors and movements on canonical authors and the other way around.

Ihre Aufgaben

We currently invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher (18 months). The successful candidate will carry out research in the context of the project 'Responses to Newton's Mathematical-Experimental Paradigm in 18th-Century Philosophy' (RENEW18). The project is funded by the Belgian research councils FWO and F.R.S.-FNRS (EOS) and led by Karin de Boer (KU Leuven), Steffen Ducheyne (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), and Arnaud Pelletier (Université libre de Bruxelles).

Candidates are invited to propose their own project, preferably focused on the period between Wolff and Kant. However, other proposals on developments and/or debates in 18th-century German philosophy related to the impact of Newton's mathematical-experimental paradigm will be taken into consideration as well. The project will be supervised by Karin de Boer (KU Leuven).

In addition to carrying out one of the designated subprojects, the selected applicant is expected to participate in (the organization of) common activities such as team meetings, talks, workshops, and conferences. We seek to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender or cultural background.

Kontakt

https://www.renew18.be/jobs/

For any questions please contact Karin de Boer (karin.deboer@kuleuven.be)