Post-doctoral researcher (f/m/d) in philosophy (EXPIRED)

The Philosophy Seminar at Heidelberg University is looking for a

Post-doctoral researcher (f/m/d) in philosophy

from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029, full-time.

The position:

• The post-doctoral researcher conducts internationally recognised research in philosophy
• The position contributes to interdisciplinary research by bridging philosophy and other disciplines

Your profile:

• The successful candidate has a Ph.D. in Philosophy and specializes in ethics, theory of action, or a related field
• Research experience in biomedical ethics or moral psychology is an asset
• The successful candidate has interdisciplinary experience and is keen to collaborate with colleagues from the sciences
• They contribute to events and administration at Heidelberg

What we offer:

• A dynamic, collegial, and interdisciplinary working environment, including resources for empirical research
• Opportunities to teach and supervise students, if desired
• Opportunity for ‘Habilitation’, if desired
• An English-speaking academic community; German language skills are not required

The position can be shared. Salary is in the German TV-L E 13 pay range (currently €52-74.000/year before tax, depending on experience). Employment includes social security and child benefits (if applicable), health insurance, pension, and sick pay.

Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market.