Researcher in History of Science or Digital Humanities (ERC DECIDE, Astronomy) at Stockholm University

Job Description

Stockholm University’s Department of Philosophy is hiring a researcher in history of science or digital humanities for the ERC project DECIDE (PI: Siska De Baerdemaeker). The researcher will lead a work package on the history of post-war astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology through the US Decadal Surveys, investigating how these fields changed in response to the surveys’ recommendations. The advert lists the position as permanent, with a generous travel budget and teaching opportunities.

At a glance

• Position: Researcher (1 post); the advert lists it as a permanent position
• Where: Department of Philosophy, Stockholm
• Project: ERC DECIDE, PI Siska De Baerdemaeker
• Reference: SU FV-2648-26
• Apply by: 8 November 2026
• Apply: 8 November 2026

About the history of science researcher role

• Lead a work package on the history of post-war astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology
• Study how fields evolved in response to Decadal Survey reports
• Develop your own research line
• Help organise DECIDE events
• Teaching opportunities during the position

About DECIDE

In astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology, research often runs at a scale no single lab can manage, instruments can cost billions of euros, and big experiments need funding from several agencies over decades, so only a few are ever built. DECIDE asks how scientists do, and should, decide which ones to pursue, and aims to build a new framework for that choice. Its main case study is the US Astronomy Decadal Survey. The team is the PI, two postdoctoral researchers and one PhD student. Candidates are assessed on their submitted materials and possibly an interview.

What Stockholm University is looking for

• A doctoral degree (Swedish or equivalent)

Nice to have

• A strong research background in history of science or digital humanities
• A high-quality research proposal relevant to DECIDE
• Teaching competence in theoretical philosophy
• Experience with history and philosophy of astronomy (not required)

Pay and location

Stockholm University sets the salary individually; the advert gives no figure. A generous travel budget is included.

How to apply

Apply through the official Stockholm University page. The closing date is 8 November 2026.

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