The Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Program at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship beginning Fall 2026. The fellowship lasts one year, with the possibility of annual renewal for up to four additional years, contingent upon a satisfactory performance review and funding.

We seek a scholar whose research engages with questions at the intersection of political philosophy, philosophy of social science, and public policy. We are especially interested in candidates working on topics such as collective action and cooperation, the design and evaluation of policy interventions, social norms and institutions, trust and social capital, or the philosophical foundations of behavioral and social scientific inquiry. Candidates who bridge normative and empirical approaches, for instance, by connecting experimental methods with questions in political philosophy are particularly encouraged to apply.

The fellow will be affiliated with ...