Postdoctoral Fellowships – Center for Possible Minds at Indiana University, Bloomington, USA
About the Position
The Center for Possible Minds at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for 2–4 Postdoctoral Fellowships under its Program for Advanced Research in Diverse Intelligences. These prestigious fellowships are designed to support early-career scholars working across disciplines on topics related to cognition, intelligence, and the mind in diverse forms—biological, artificial, and collective.
This is a unique opportunity for scholars who value interdisciplinary collaboration, intellectual freedom, and a community devoted to pushing the boundaries of knowledge.
Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
- Number of Posts: 2–4
- Institution: Indiana University, Bloomington
- Department: Center for Possible Minds, College of Arts & Sciences
- Location: Bloomington, Indiana, USA
- Appointment Type: Non-Tenure Track
- Job Category: Postdoctoral Research
- Expected Start Date: Flexible, as early as August 1, 2025
- Duration: 2 years (initial 1-year contract with potential renewal)
- Salary: $60,000 annually
- Benefits: Health insurance + $3,000/year in research support
Research Themes
- Diverse intelligences (biological, artificial, collective)
- Cognition and the mind
- Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration
- Philosophical, scientific, and computational perspectives on intelligence
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research
- Engage in interdisciplinary projects with other fellows and faculty
- Organize Center events, workshops, and initiatives
- Participate actively in Center seminars and discussions
- Propose and lead new initiatives under the Center’s mission
Eligibility Criteria
- Ph.D. required by the time of appointment (any field related to intelligence, mind, or cognition)
- Strong record of scholarly achievement or potential
- Early-career researchers who do not yet hold tenure-track positions
- Evidence of interdisciplinary interest and collaboration
- Applicants must demonstrate potential to contribute to and benefit from a collaborative research environment
Application Process
Submit the following materials online at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/29547
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter (addressed to Professors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Statement (outlining research and professional goals)
- 1-page Statement of Proposed Activities or Initiatives at the Center
- Names and contact information of 3 referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: March 2025 (tentative)
- Deadline: June 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST
- Interviews: To be scheduled after application review
🔗 Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.indiana.edu
- Job Posting: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/29547
- Apply Now: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/29547
- 📬 Contact for Queries:
- Prof. Erica Cartmill – ericac@iu.edu
- Prof. Jacob Foster – jacobf@iu.edu
