Postdoctoral research • United States
MCPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 at the University of Minnesota
A research opportunity in philosophy of science. Use this guide to check the call and prepare a focused application.
Fellowship details
The Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science (MCPS), University of Minnesota, invites applications for a full-time, two-year fellowship starting in late August 2027.
| Deadline | 4 December 2026, midnight Central Time |
|---|---|
| University job ID | 376417 |
| Residence | Twin Cities metropolitan area |
Salary is not stated in the linked announcement. The fellowship cannot be deferred.
Eligibility, duties and application documents
A doctorate in philosophy or history and philosophy of science must fall within five years of the start. A dissertation or substantial publication in philosophy of science is required. Logic and mathematics are included.
Duties include research, group and colloquium participation, a first-semester talk, one undergraduate course and co-leading an interest group in semester three or four.
- Cover letter with intended start date; CV; published or unpublished writing sample.
- Project description: maximum 1,000 words, plus up to one single-spaced page of references.
- Three reference letters, sent separately using the notice’s instructions; Interfolio preferred.
- Doctoral award or formal-completion documentation meeting the stated timing rule.
Read the official notice for the precise degree-completion wording and reference-letter destination.
Plan a clear application
The following suggestions are CareerAidHub guidance. They do not replace the university’s requirements.
Build the proposal around one question
Open with the problem you want to solve. Explain why existing arguments leave it unresolved. Then describe your approach and the evidence or concepts you will examine.
Set out a manageable sequence of work. Identify the likely outputs without treating publication acceptance as certain. Leave enough space to explain what would count as progress.
Connect your record to the project
Use your CV and writing sample to support the proposal. Make your contribution to joint work clear. Keep dates, titles and publication status consistent across documents.
Avoid repeating the CV in the cover letter. Instead, explain the connection between your previous work, the proposed question and the research environment you seek.
Make a submission checklist
- Read the full official announcement and locate the university job record.
- Check degree timing against your own completion records.
- Draft the proposal, then check the word and reference-page limits separately.
- Ask referees to follow the separate delivery instructions.
- Preview each file and retain a copy of the submitted application.
Submit ahead of the deadline. If a requirement is unclear, seek clarification from the programme using the contact details in its notice.
Career Accelerator Program support
CareerAidHub’s Career Accelerator Program offers profile review, opportunity mapping, tailored CV and cover-letter feedback, research statement guidance, outreach planning and one-to-one mentorship.
For this application, support can focus on the proposal’s scope, the evidence in your CV and the connection between your writing sample and future research. Applicants remain responsible for their arguments and the accuracy of every document.
CareerAidHub is independent of the University of Minnesota. Support does not guarantee an interview or appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I submit the application?
Follow the official notice below to the university jobs system and search the job ID shown above.
Should I clarify the midnight deadline?
Yes. The notice uses “midnight, Central Time.” Submit early and ask the programme if you need an exact portal cutoff.
How should I choose a writing sample?
Choose work that makes your argument and individual contribution easy to assess. Check that it supports the project you propose.
What makes a focused project?
State a specific question, explain the gap it addresses and outline a feasible route to an answer. Avoid promising several unrelated projects.
How can I show fit with MCPS?
Read the current work of its researchers. Explain a concrete intellectual connection rather than simply listing names.
How should I brief my referees?
Share your proposal, CV and the official instructions. Ask early enough for them to prepare specific evidence about your work.
What should I confirm before accepting?
Request written details of salary, benefits, appointment dates and any immigration support. Use those details to assess relocation costs.
Does CareerAidHub select fellows?
No. The university makes recruitment decisions. CareerAidHub provides independent application guidance.
Official announcement and application instructions
Last reviewed: 26 October 2026. Recruitment details above are summarised from the MCPS announcement dated 1 October 2026. Check the university job record for updates and full appointment terms.
