Postdoctoral Associate

The Duke University Philosophy Department invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in philosophy. The ideal candidate will have strong research interests in comparative philosophy, with possible intersections with fields such as the history of philosophy, ethics, social and political philosophy, epistemology, and metaphysics. We have a special interest in Chinese-Western comparative philosophy but will also consider applicants who engage in comparative work in areas such as Indian-Western and African-Western philosophy.

The Postdoctoral Associate will work no more than 20 hours per week serving as Associate Director of the Duke Center for Comparative Philosophy and will devote the remaining hours conducting their own research. The associate may also have opportunities to teach or co-teach, depending on the discretion of the Directors of the Center for Comparative Philosophy and the Chair of the Philosophy Department.

Salary and benefits are competitive. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to two further years. The position will begin on September 1, 2025. The successful candidate must have completed their PhD by the time of appointment.

All candidates should submit the following: 1. A letter of application describing their background, experience, and interests related to the research areas listed above. 2. A full CV. 3. A recent writing sample. 4. At least two confidential letters of reference.

Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. Applications received by January 6, 2025 will receive full consideration. We expect to hold interviews of finalists in early March, and will notify applicants of decisions by April 15, 2025.

We strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from disadvantaged or underrepresented minorities. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. The success of our community depends on the robust exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives. We are committed to ensuring that all individuals feel welcome and respected and that their voices are heard.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.