Postdoc (EXPIRED)

The University of Cologne invites applications for two postdoc positions in conjunction with the Cologne Center for Contemporary Epistemology and the Kantian Tradition (CONCEPT). The positions will end on June 30, 2023 and are not renewable.

Requirements. To qualify for the position, the applicant must have a Ph.D. in philosophy and must have expertise in contemporary epistemology. Research communication skills and new media literacy are desirable as is experience in grant writing. ABD candidates will be considered. Knowledge of the German language is not required. It is not necessary to have the citizenship of an EU member state.

Job Description. The successful candidate will have an active research project in contemporary epistemology and will work closely with the other members of CONCEPT. The position comes with no teaching duties because it is funded by a grant from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. The successful candidate is expected to regularly attend team meetings and lectures and to support in the organization of event held by CONCEPT and the writing of grant proposals. 

Job title, salary & start date. The German job title is "Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter" and the salary level is 13 TV-L, 100%. The net salary depends on age, tax level (family situation), and years of experiences. The minimum annual net salary is 25.629 Euros. The start date is October 1, 2021. The position ends on June 30, 2023.

Diversity & Inclusiveness. The University of Cologne supports diversity, the multiplicity of perspectives, and equal opportunities. The University of Cologne particularly encourages applications from disabled persons and strongly encourages women to apply. Applicants will be hired in concordance with § 36 of the University Law of the State of North-Rhine Westphalia.