{"id":8194,"date":"2026-10-05T12:47:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centrostudiubi.it\/?p=8194"},"modified":"2026-10-05T12:47:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:47:27","slug":"bam%ce%be-opens-a-postdoctoral-position-on-next-generation-theories-of-consciousness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centrostudiubi.it\/en\/news\/bam%ce%be-opens-a-postdoctoral-position-on-next-generation-theories-of-consciousness\/","title":{"rendered":"BAM\u039e opens a postdoctoral position on next-generation theories of consciousness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Bamberg Mathematical Consciousness Science Initiative (BAM\u039e)<\/strong> at the Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg is inviting applications for a two-year <strong>Postdoctoral Researcher<\/strong> position within its <strong>Next-Generation Theories of Consciousness Project (NEXTOC)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>BAM\u039e is an international initiative devoted to <em>Mathematical Consciousness Science<\/em> and interdisciplinary research on consciousness. NEXTOC aims to develop a new paradigm for formulating theories of consciousness, capable of integrating theoretical and empirical approaches that are currently often investigated separately.<\/p>\n<p>The research directions considered by the project include new introspective and phenomenological methodologies, the study and mapping of non-ordinary and meditative states of consciousness, insights from contemplative traditions and practices, mathematical and dynamical models, novel approaches to measuring consciousness, and the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>Applications are welcomed from researchers across a broad range of disciplines \u2014 including neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, philosophy, mathematics, physics and computer science \u2014 provided that their PhD or postdoctoral work has directly engaged with consciousness.<\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the NEXTOC project, prepare academic publications and conference presentations, collaborate with researchers within BAM\u039e and its international network, and co-organise scientific workshops related to the project.<\/p>\n<p>The position is <strong>full-time, remunerated according to E13 TV-L, and fixed-term for two years<\/strong>. The preferred starting date is <strong>1 January 2027<\/strong>, or as soon as possible thereafter. Where compatible with the role\u2019s responsibilities, part of the work may also be carried out remotely.<\/p>\n<p>Applications should be submitted in English as a single PDF file to <a href=\"mailto:applications@bamxi.org\"><strong>applications@bamxi.org<\/strong><\/a>. Required materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic publications, links to recordings of scientific talks if available, academic references, one academic writing sample, and a statement explaining whether and how AI tools were used in preparing the application and writing sample.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application deadline: 5 November 2026, end of day (CET).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Full details are available in the official call published by the University of Bamberg.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bamberg Mathematical Consciousness Science Initiative (BAM\u039e) at the Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg is inviting applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Researcher position within its Next-Generation Theories of Consciousness Project (NEXTOC). BAM\u039e is an international initiative devoted to Mathematical Consciousness Science and interdisciplinary research on consciousness. 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