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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">Postdoc position in philosophy of quantum physics<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">18 months<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">Reviewing process will start on 15 June 2023 (later submissions will be considered until the position is filled).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">1 September 2023 or upon agreement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">Project TIQuA: Tools for Interdisciplinarity in QuantAlps</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://quantalps.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/tiqua/"><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 15px;">https://quantalps.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/tiqua/</font></a>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">The project aims to foster the dialogue between fundamental research in quantum physics and its possible technological, social and philosophical dimensions, with an emphasis on innovation and ethical aspects on the
one hand, and philosophy of science and epistemological issues on the other. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">Since fundamental research in quantum physics is accompanied by the promise of scientific discoveries and technological innovations likely to revolutionise certain sectors of human activity and society, TIQuA aims
to prepare for these major transformations, in particular by granting a place to philosophy in order to reflect on their ontological and epistemic implications on the one hand, as well as on their ethical and political dimensions on the other.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">This postdoctoral research project is part of the Work Package (WP) "Humanities for Quantum" of TIQuA, which articulates in particular the contributions of theoretical and practical philosophy. The postdoctoral research
project focuses in particular on the task “Philosophy and Foundations of quantum physics” of the WP "Humanities for Quantum".<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">Current dominant realist interpretations/formulations of quantum physics are heterogeneous and often far removed from the actual research and concerns of the working physicists in quantum foundations (and even more
so in the context of developing quantum technologies). Our strategy is pragmatic and consists in identifying possible common features that are central to quantum theory and that cut across (several) realist interpretations. To this aim, we will exploit the
conceptual tools that have been developed in the recent decades in the philosophy and metaphysics of science, while at the same time paying attention to current developments in quantum foundations (and possibly beyond standard quantum theory, e.g. in the various
research programs in quantum gravity) that may shed a new light on realist understandings of the theory. The aim is to provide solid conceptual foundations not only for a realist attitude towards quantum physics, but also for the very quantum technologies
emerging from this theoretical framework. Moreover, in this context, particular attention will be paid on issues related to issues related to causation, spacetime and laws of nature.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">The post-doctoral collaborator will be co-supervised by the philosopher of science Vincent Lam (IPhiG, UGA & Institute of Philosophy, University of Bern) and the quantum physicist Cyril
Branciard (Néel Institute, CNRS). Vincent Lam is responsible for the task “Philosophy and Foundations of quantum physics” of the Work Package “Humanities for Quantum” of the project TIQuA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Missions</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">- Research in the fields of philosophy of physics and quantum foundations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">- To maintain the dialogue with the “Quantum ethics & responsible innovation” task of the WP “Humanities for Quantum” of the TIQuA project (e.g. on the role and status of quantum innovation
and quantum technologies in the context of the climate and environmental challenges). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">- To organize research activities (seminars, workshops,…)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Activities</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">1. Publications in leading peer-reviewed international journals and participation in relevant scientific conferences and seminars.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">2. Contribution to the scientific animation of TIQuA: organization of seminars, workshops and conferences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">3. Setting up scientific projects (ANR, Horizon Europe, etc.).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Skills/Qualifications</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Experience in setting up research projects (national and European) is a plus in the application.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Education, degree</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">PhD required in philosophy of science and/or in quantum foundations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Priority Expected Competencies</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">- Academic excellence.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">- Relevance of the research project for the strategic orientations of TIQuA.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">- International research experience: publications, participation in seminars and conferences.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">- Capacity for multidisciplinary dialogue demonstrated by previous activity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Professional skills/savoir faire</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">- Excellent English language skills, written and oral.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Personal skills</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">- Autonomy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">- Ability to dialogue with the various scientific communities involved in TIQuA and QuantAlps.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">Selection process<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">Applications should contain a motivation letter, a CV, a research statement describing the research to be pursued within the project (max. 3 pages) and a writing sample of no more than 10,000 words. The applications
(one pdf file named “TIQuA_Postdoc_Name.pdf”) as well as contact information for 3 references should be sent to <a href="mailto:vincent.lam@unibe.ch">vincent.lam@unibe.ch</a> and <a href="mailto:cyril.branciard@neel.cnrs.fr">cyril.branciard@neel.cnrs.fr</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">A multidisciplinary jury will evaluate and select the applications received. The candidates selected at the end of this first round will then be invited for an online interview.</span></p>
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