The Department of Philosophy and Education Sciences at the University of Turin, Italy, is hiring two postdocs to work on the research project “Hearing and Remembering,” led by Elvira Di Bona. The project investigates the relationship between sound and memory, combining philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science.
Applications are possible until August 31, 2026. The announcement reads:
The Department of Philosophy and Education Sciences at the University of Turin (Italy) invites applications for two 30-month Postdoctoral Fellowships in Philosophy of Mind, funded by the FIS 5-year Project “Hearing and Remembering (HeaR)” (FIS – Fondo Italiano Scienza). The project, led by Prof. Elvira Di Bona, investigates the relationship between sound and memory through an interdisciplinary approach combining philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science. It examines the temporal experience of sounds (including environmental sounds, speech, and music), compares auditory and visual perception, and investigates the nature of auditory memory.
Position 1: Philosophy of Memory (BANDO 28/POST DOC)
Salary: €36,622.37 gross per year
The successful candidate should have demonstrated expertise in philosophy of memory. Responsibilities include:
- conducting research in philosophy of memory within the analytic tradition;
- producing at least three research publications during the fellowship;
- teaching, in English, an introductory course in philosophy of mind;
- contributing to the organization of public engagement, outreach and dissemination activities related to the HeaR project (https://sites.google.com/unito.it/hear/home-page).
The provisional starting date of the job is Fall 2026. Applications have to be made via the PICA online system (“Piattaforma Integrata Concorsi Atenei”, https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/details.html?id=f6f6e24b-eed4-46de-a6b2-285da1d17722).
The deadline is August 31st 2026.
Position 2: Philosophy of Perception (BANDO 27/POST DOC)
Salary: €35,174.00 gross per year
The successful candidate should have demonstrated expertise in philosophy of perception. Responsibilities include:
- conducting research in analytic philosophy of perception on the relationship between temporal perception and auditory and/or visual perception;
- producing at least three research publications during the fellowship;
- contributing to teaching activities, including teaching a seminar, and undergraduate and graduate student supervision;
- contributing to the organization of public engagement, outreach and dissemination activities related to the HeaR project (https://sites.google.com/unito.it/hear/home-page).
The provisional starting date of the job is Fall 2026. Applications have to be made via the PICA online system (“Piattaforma Integrata Concorsi Atenei”, https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/details.html?id=bf535331-c0c6-4db3-8721-7bde3653424b).
The deadline is August 31st 2026.
Both postdoctoral researchers will work closely with Prof. Elvira Di Bona, collaborate with members of the MUMBLE group, and contribute to the research activities of the HeaR project. The working language of the project is English.
Prospective candidates are welcome to contact Prof. Elvira Di Bona (elvira.dibona@unito.it) with informal questions about the research positions. Questions regarding the call or the online application procedure should be addressed to: assegniricerca@unito.it.